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Porridge S2E3 — Disturbing the Peace
8.3
Porridge•Season 2•Episode 3

Disturbing the Peace

8.3/10 · 197 votesNov 7, 197530 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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When Mr Mackay leaves Slade Prison, Fletcher thinks that "happy days are here again". Until, that is, he meets Mr Mackay's replacement.

Directed bySydney Lotterby
Written byIan La Frenais, Dick Clement
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Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

Norman Stanley Fletcher

Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale

Lennie Godber

Fulton Mackay

Fulton Mackay

Mr. Mackay

Brian Wilde

Brian Wilde

Mr. Barrowclough

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Ian La Frenais

Ian La Frenais

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Dick Clement

Dick Clement

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Sydney Lotterby

Sydney Lotterby

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Ray Millichope

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Episode Summary

"Disturbing the Peace" is episode 3 of Porridge season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 197 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Sydney Lotterby and written by Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement, it aired on November 7, 1975.

Next: E4 · No Peace For the WickedBest of Season 2