Going Straight 1978
What is Going Straight?
Going Straight is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 24, 1978
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Going Straight is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A freshly released convict vows honesty, but old habits and family ties test his resolve.”
- Ronnie Barker reprises his beloved role as Fletcher.
- The show humorously tackles life after prison.
- It leans on familiarity with the original series Porridge.
Watch it if you enjoy witty British comedy about an ex‑prisoner trying to go straight.
The series is a light‑hearted sitcom suitable for general audiences.
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What series does Going Straight spin off from?
Going Straight is a direct spin‑off of the BBC sitcom Porridge.
Who stars as the main character?
Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher.
What is the basic premise?
The series follows Fletcher after his release from Slade Prison as he tries to live honestly.
Which former character returns?
Richard Beckinsale returns as Lennie Godber, now in a relationship with Fletcher's daughter.
What does the title mean?
The title refers to Fletcher's attempt to stay honest, with 'straight' meaning lawful.
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