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Prison slang is an argot used primarily by criminals and detainees in correctional institutions. It is a form of anti-language . [ 1 ] Many of the terms deal with criminal behavior, incarcerated life, legal cases, street life, and different types of inmates.
The show's title is a 1950s British slang term for a prison sentence, derived from the traditional breakfast that used to be served in British prisons. [ 1 ] Porridge was critically acclaimed and is widely considered to be one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time.
Fletch is a Tottenham Hotspur supporter; in 'Porridge' S1E6, Fletch tells an inmate that he spent a weekend on compassionate leave "in the pub," "eating roast beef," and "watching Spurs win at home." [3] In Going Straight S1E1 he collects his personal possessions upon his release from the prison which includes a Tottenham Hotspur key chain. [4]
Porridge is a British sitcom, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977. The programme ran for three series and two Christmas specials, and was followed by a feature film of the same name (in the United States, the film was released under the title Doing Time).
Porridge [1] is a food made by heating or boiling ground, crushed or chopped starchy plants, ... and so "doing porridge" became a slang term for a sentence in prison. ...
"Ways and Means" is an episode of the British sitcom Porridge, made for the BBC. It first aired on 3 October 1974, [1] and is the fifth episode of the first series. In this episode, Fletcher intends to help new prisoner who has an attitude problem, when they decide to hold a rooftop protest.
"New Faces, Old Hands" is the first episode of British sitcom Porridge, produced for the BBC. It first aired on 5 September 1974, [1] and forms part of the first series of the sitcom. The episode focuses on Norman Stanley Fletcher's arrival at Slade Prison alongside two others, where he attempts to manipulate things to his benefit.
Fletcher arrives at Slade Prison, where he is checked in amongst the new arrivals. Mackay, knowing of Fletcher's past history, instructs him with telling the new arrivals of what life in prison is like, including giving the lesson to the young and naive Lennie Godber, a first time offender. Fletcher naturally takes a liking to Godber, despite ...