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Going Straight

★7.7 1978 1 Season Ian La Frenais TV-MA

Going Straight is a BBC sitcom which was a direct spin-off from Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, newly released from the fictional Slade Prison where the earlier series had been set. It sees Fletcher trying to become an honest member of society, having vowed to stay away from crime on his release. The title refers to his attempt, 'straight' being a slang term meaning being honest, in contrast to 'bent', i.e., dishonest. Also re-appearing was Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber, who was Fletcher's naïve young cellmate and was now in a relationship with his daughter Ingrid. Her brother Raymond was played by a teenage Nicholas Lyndhurst. Only one series, of six episodes, was made in 1978. It attracted an audience of over 15 million viewers and won a BAFTA award in March 1979, but hopes of a further series had already been dashed by Beckinsale's premature death earlier in the same month.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Going Home

Episode 01

Going Home

Feb 24, 1978 · 30 min

Fletch has now reached the end of his stay in Prison and says his goodbyes to McLaren. On the train journey home Fletch bumps into Mackay and an old friend. His old friend makes an early attempt to tempt him from the straight and narrow but it's Mackay who almost commits a crime.

Going to be Alright

Episode 02

Going to be Alright

Mar 3, 1978 · 30 min

Fletch visits his probation officer and reveals that his wife, Isobel, has left him for someone called Reg Jessop who owns a cardboard box factory. Fletch doesn't seem too concerned about getting a job and the reason is a legacy from a previous crime which he attempts to dig up by stealing Godber's lorry and driving off to the site where the loot was buried. He is out of luck, however, when he discovers a housing development has been built on the field.

Going Sour

Episode 03

Going Sour

Mar 10, 1978 · 30 min

Fletch is diverted from his own problems when he comes across a young punk girl and tries to set her on the straight and narrow.

Going to Work

Episode 04

Going to Work

Mar 17, 1978 · 30 min

Fletch's probation officer sets him up with a job as a night porter. Fletch is nervous about his first ever job and can't face it but Godber and Ingrid make sure he turns up.

Going, Going, Gone

Episode 05

Going, Going, Gone

Mar 24, 1978 · 30 min

As hotel porter, Fletch recognises an unscrupulous guest and suspects a scam.

Going off the Rails

Episode 06

Going off the Rails

Apr 7, 1978 · 30 min

Fletch is almost tempted off the straight and narrow on the day Ingrid is to marry Godber. He has a change of heart before it's too late but almost gets into trouble with a walkie talkie. Godber married Ingrid with Fletch giving away the bride and acting as best man.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.7 /10

based on 16 votes

Synopsis

Going Straight is a BBC sitcom which was a direct spin-off from Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, newly released from the fictional Slade Prison where the earlier series had been set. It sees Fletcher trying to become an honest member of society, having vowed to stay away from crime on his release. The title refers to his attempt, 'straight' being a slang term meaning being honest, in contrast to 'bent', i.e., dishonest. Also re-appearing was Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber, who was Fletcher's naïve young cellmate and was now in a relationship with his daughter Ingrid. Her brother Raymond was played by a teenage Nicholas Lyndhurst. Only one series, of six episodes, was made in 1978. It attracted an audience of over 15 million viewers and won a BAFTA award in March 1979, but hopes of a further series had already been dashed by Beckinsale's premature death earlier in the same month.

Comedy

Cast

1 principal cast

Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

Norman Stanley Fletcher

Where to watch Going Straight

Going Straight is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 7.7/10 by 16 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Going Straight have?

Going Straight has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Going Straight still on the air?

Going Straight has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Going Straight?

Going Straight airs on BBC One.

When did Going Straight first air?

Going Straight first aired on February 24, 1978.

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