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A Test of Character

PorridgeSeries 3
Episode 5 of 6

Classic comedy series set in a prison. When Godber starts working hard to get another O level before leaving prison, Fletcher cannot understand his appetite for all the hard work. Why doesn't he cheat?

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30 minutes

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Sat 11 Jan 202523:40
BBC Four

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Credits

FletcherRonnie Barker
GodberRichard Beckinsale
Mr BarracloughBrian Wilde
Mr MacKayFulton Mackay
SpraggonAlun Armstrong
WarrenSam Kelly
McLarenTony Osoba
DirectorSydney Lotterby
ProducerSydney Lotterby
WriterDick Clement
WriterIan La Frenais

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