Going Straight
Overview
Going Straight, a 1978 BBC sitcom, continues the story of Norman Stanley Fletcher, portrayed by Ronnie Barker, freshly released from Slade Prison, the setting of its predecessor, Porridge. Determined to lead an honest life, Fletcher strives to stay away from crime, with the title reflecting his commitment to "going straight." Richard Beckinsale reprises his role as the unsuspecting Lennie Godber, now dating Fletcher's daughter Ingrid, while Nicholas Lyndhurst appears as her brother Raymond. Though it garnered over 15 million viewers and won a BAFTA, only six episodes were produced due to tragic circumstances following Beckinsale's untimely passing.
Episodes
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1
Going Home
As Fletch prepares to leave prison, he shares heartfelt farewells with McLaren. While traveling back by train, he encounters Mackay along with an old ...
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2
Going to be Alright
Fletch stops by his probation officer’s office to share that his wife, Isobel, has left him for a man named Reg Jessop, who runs a cardboard box fac...
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3
Going Sour
Title: Turning Point Plot: Fletch finds himself distracted from his own issues when he encounters a rebellious young girl. Determined to help, he t...
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4
Going to Work
Fletch's probation officer arranges for him to work as a night porter, but he's filled with anxiety about starting his very first job and considers ba...
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5
Going, Going, Gone
Title: Vanishing Act Plot: Fletch, the hotel porter, spots a dubious guest and starts to believe there’s more than meets the eye. With his instinct...
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6
Going off the Rails
Title: A Wobbly Path Plot: On the day of Ingrid's wedding to Godber, Fletch finds himself swayed from his usual path. Just as he’s about to stray, ...
