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Poetic Justice

Episode 2 of 6

Classic comedy series. Fletcher is incensed when his peace and quiet is disrupted by the arrival of a third cellmate. To add insult to injury, the screws are being extra polite to the newcomer and giving him all the cushy jobs. Fletcher is determined to discover the reason why.

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28 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
FletcherRonnie Barker
GodberRichard Beckinsale
Mr BarrowcloughBrian Wilde
Mr MackayFulton Mackay
RawleyMaurice Denham
HarrisRonald Lacey
WarrenSam Kelly
McLarenTony Osoba
GovernorMichael Barrington
Mr CollisonPaul McDowell
DirectorSydney Lotterby
ProducerSydney Lotterby
WriterDick Clement
WriterIan La Frenais

Broadcasts

  • Fri 25 Feb 197720:30
  • Sun 13 Sep 200919:30
  • Tue 19 Nov 202420:00
  • Sun 24 Nov 202400:10

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