Name: Going Straight
Released: 1978-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake

TV Show · Comedy

Ronnie Parker stars in this sequel to Porridge, Norman Stanley Fletcher has been released from jail, having served 3 years, 8 months and 4 days. After numerous spells in prison and at the age of 45, he's decided to go straight. But life in the outside world is just not the same as it used to be...

1978 · 29m

Starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, Richard Beckinsale, Patricia Brake

Director Sydney Lotterby

EPISODE 1

Going Home

Fletcher stands on the verge of freedom, but how will he cope with life on the outside?

29 min
EPISODE 2

Going to Be Alright

Fletch's probation officer is disappointed that he hasn't found a job. Fletch plans to dig up some loot he buried in Essex before he went to prison, but there's a problem.

28 min
EPISODE 3

Going Sour

Fletch meets a runaway teenage girl and gives her the benefit of his wisdom.

29 min
EPISODE 4

Going to Work

Fletch's probation officer finds him a job as a night porter in a small hotel - but the prospect of a steady job gives Fletch cold feet.

28 min
EPISODE 5

Going-Going-Gone

Fletch recognises an old confidence trickster whose scam was to steal jewellery left in the night safe by a female accomplice, who then claims compensation.

29 min
EPISODE 6

Going off the Rails

When Fletch discovers his ex-wife and her boyfriend are going to pay for his daughter Ingrid's wedding reception, he is tempted by an offer to make some quick money.

29 min