8.3

Porridge•Season 3•Episode 6

Final Stretch

8.3/10 · 165 votesMar 25, 197730 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

Godber is due to appear before the parole board, but a fight with another inmate puts his parole in jeopardy. It's up to Fletcher to save the day.

Directed bySydney Lotterby

Written byIan La Frenais, Dick Clement

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Seasons3

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Season 3 Episodes6

A Storm in a Teacup

Poetic Justice

Rough Justice

Pardon Me

A Test of Character

Final Stretch

Cast4

Ronnie Barker

Norman Stanley Fletcher

Richard Beckinsale

Lennie Godber

Fulton Mackay

Mr. Mackay

Brian Wilde

Mr. Barrowclough

Crew5

Ian La Frenais

Writer

Dick Clement

Writer

Sydney Lotterby

Director

John Dunstan

Editor

Howard Dell

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Final Stretch" is episode 6 of Porridge season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 165 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Sydney Lotterby and written by Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement, it aired on March 25, 1977.

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