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Series 3

6 episodes · 18th February 1977

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Episodes

01 A Storm in a Teacup still A Storm in a Teacup Episode 118th February 1977 When a bottle of pills goes missing from the Doctor's surgery, Harry Grout is worried that investigation of the theft by the prison authorities will jeopardise some of his activities. Grout insists that Fletcher must find the pills and return them before the warders can take action. 02 Poetic Justice still Poetic Justice Episode 225th February 1977 Fletcher's new cellmate turns out to be the judge who sentenced him to five years in Slade Prison. 03 Rough Justice still Rough Justice Episode 34th March 1977 Fletcher is worried that Judge Rawley might rob him of his main source of income - writing letters for illiterate inmates. 04 Pardon Me still Pardon Me Episode 411th March 1977 Old Blanco is doing time for the murder of his wife. He still swears he wasn't guilty. Now he's up before the Parole Board and it looks as if he's sure to be released. Blanco surprises everyone by turning down parole when it's offered to him. He explains that, if he accepts parole, he'll also be admitting that he was guilty of a crime for which he was wrongly convicted. He insists that he'll only leave prison if he's offered a full pardon. Fletcher comes up with a plan to help him. 05 A Test of Character still A Test of Character Episode 518th March 1977 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. 06 Final Stretch still Final Stretch Episode 625th March 1977 Godber is due to appear before the parole board, but a fight with another inmate puts his parole in jeopardy. It's up to Fletcher to save the day.
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Cast & Crew

01 Ronnie Barker profile Ronnie Barkeras Norman Stanley Fletcher 02 Richard Beckinsale profile Richard Beckinsaleas Lennie Godber 03 Fulton Mackay profile Fulton Mackayas Mr. Mackay 04 Brian Wilde profile Brian Wildeas Mr. Barrowclough 05 Dick Clement profile Dick ClementCreator 06 Ian La Frenais profile Ian La FrenaisCreator
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