Porridge (1974 – 1977)

1974 • 3 seasons • Comedy • TV-14

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Episode 5 — A Test of Character

Name: Episode 5 — A Test of Character
Released: 1977-03-18
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde

Season 3 • Porridge

Released: 1977-03-18 • Comedy

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Godber is working hard for an extra O-level. Fletcher tries to persuade him that cheating would be a good way of ensuring success in the examination. Godber isn't convinced.

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Season 3 · Episode 5 · Streaming in USA

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Episodes

Episode 1
A Storm in a Teacup
1977-02-18

Episode 2
Poetic Justice
1977-02-25

Episode 3
Rough Justice
1977-03-04

Episode 4
Pardon Me
1977-03-11

Episode 5
A Test of Character
1977-03-18

Episode 6
Final Stretch
1977-03-25

Information

Episode air date	18.03.1977
Episode runtime	30 min
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	Comedy
TMDB series rating	8.1
IMDb series rating	8.3
Series status	Ended
Age rating	14+
Country	GB