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Going Straight

Going Straight
7.7 /10
Going Straight
1978
Creator: Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
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Going Straight

7.7 /10 (15) 1978
Comedy
Creator Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Director Sydney Lotterby
Screenplay Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
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
1
Episodes
6
Country
Status
Ended

Cast

Ronnie Barker
Ronnie Barker
Norman Stanley Fletcher · 6 eps
Pete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
Thomas Clifford Crowther · 1 eps
Nigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Worm Wellings · 1 eps
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Raymond Fletcher · 4 eps
Timothy Bateson
Timothy Bateson
Oaksey · 1 eps
Rowena Cooper
Rowena Cooper
Shirley Chapman · 2 eps
Milton Johns
Milton Johns
Mr. Kirby · 1 eps
Fulton Mackay
Fulton Mackay
Mr. Mackay · 1 eps
Patricia Brake
Patricia Brake
Ingrid Fletcher · 5 eps
Dave Hill
Dave Hill
Arthur Boyle · 1 eps
Royston Tickner
Royston Tickner
Sergeant · 1 eps
Alfred Lynch
Alfred Lynch
Dave Pipers · 1 eps
Norman Jones
Norman Jones
Mr. Tanner · 1 eps
Ron Pember
Ron Pember
Percy · 1 eps
Michael Stainton
Michael Stainton
Painter and Decorator · 1 eps
Richard Beckinsale
Richard Beckinsale
Lenny Godber · 4 eps

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Episodes

1Going Home
24 Feb 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.
2Going to be Alright
03 Mar 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.
3Going Sour
10 Mar 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.
4Going to Work
17 Mar 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.
5Going, Going, Gone
24 Mar 1978 · 30 min
As hotel porter, Fletch recognises an unscrupulous guest and suspects a scam.
6Going off the Rails
07 Abr 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.

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Where to watch Going Straight? Going Straight is available for streaming on Now TV.
Who stars in Going Straight? The main cast of Going Straight includes Ronnie Barker.
Who directed Going Straight? Going Straight (1978) is directed by Sydney Lotterby.
Who created Going Straight? Going Straight was created by Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement.
What genre is Going Straight? Going Straight is a Comedy film. It has a rating of 7.7/10 with 15 votes.
How many seasons does Going Straight have? Going Straight has 1 season and 6 episodes.

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