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Classic comedy series about the inmates of HM Slade Prison. Fletcher decides that Harris must be put on trial for stealing from another prisoner.
Classic comedy series about the inmates of HM Slade Prison. Judge Rawley, awaiting his appeal, is gradually becoming accepted by the other inmates. When a theft is discovered at the prison, Fletcher decides the right course of action is to have a proper trial with himself as prosecuting counsel, Rawley as judge and Warren as the defending counsel.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Fletcher | Ronnie Barker |
| Godber | Richard Beckinsale |
| Mr Barrowclough | Brian Wilde |
| Mr Mackay | Fulton Mackay |
| Judge Rawley | Maurice Denham |
| Harris | Ronald Lacey |
| Warren | Sam Kelly |
| McLaren | Tony Osoba |
| Governor | Michael Barrington |
| Mr Collison | Paul McDowell |
| Producer | Sydney Lotterby |
| Writer | Dick Clement |
| Writer | Ian La Frenais |
| Director | Sydney Lotterby |
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