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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

Role Contributor
Fletcher Ronnie Barker
Godber Richard Beckinsale
Mr Barrowclough Brian Wilde
Mr Mackay Fulton Mackay
Rawley Maurice Denham
Harris Ronald Lacey
Warren Sam Kelly
McLaren Tony Osoba
Governor Michael Barrington
Mr Collison Paul McDowell
Director Sydney Lotterby
Producer Sydney Lotterby
Writer Dick Clement
Writer Ian La Frenais

Broadcasts

  • Fri 25 Feb 1977 20:30
  • Sun 13 Sep 2009 19:30
  • Tue 19 Nov 2024 20:00
  • Sun 24 Nov 2024 00:10

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