Going Straight (1978)

1 season 6 episodes 30 min Comedy

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.

Seasons

Temporada 1 1978 · 6 episodes

Cast

Production

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC One
CountriesUnited Kingdom
First aired02/24/1978
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Crew

Sydney Lotterby Director
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Sydney Lotterby Producer

Questions about the series Going Straight

What is Going Straight about?

Going Straight: 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 …

How many seasons does Going Straight have?

Going Straight has 1 season, with 6 episodes in total.

Is Going Straight still running?

Going Straight has ended in 1978.

How long is each episode of Going Straight?

Each episode of Going Straight runs about 30 minutes.

Who stars in Going Straight?

The cast of Going Straight includes Ronnie Barker, Timothy Bateson, Pete Postlethwaite, Alfred Lynch and Roberta Tovey.