THANKS LADS FOR SUCH A GREAT BRITISH SHOW, AND REST PEACEFULLY LADS, YOUR FOREVER MISSED. WILL AND ELAINA.

Great writing and acting. I actually wept watching this. ‘Your loyalty isn’t rewarded … you’re just a number!’ How very true.

Ronnie Barker . One of our greatest actors , comedians . RIP .

@tomvecchione3475

4 ай бұрын

He sure was. Truly great actor.

@lynnegee6814

2 ай бұрын

And comedy writer 🖋

That handshake at the end was one of the greatest moments in TV history

@minilymo

23 күн бұрын

i can't understand why fletcher didn't take the bag. They missed a trick.

@TheDjackso1

5 күн бұрын

​@@minilymoClue is in the title of the show. He's going straight but you can see he was tempted

@minilymo

4 күн бұрын

@@TheDjackso1 listen to the title song though, he's going straight back into crime.

@TheDjackso1

4 күн бұрын

@@minilymo No you've misheard it. The lyrics are 'and I don't think straight back to crime'

@minilymo

4 күн бұрын

@@TheDjackso1 i guess i should have written all of the scripts for this.

Nearly forty years old and still fresh as a daisy. Genius

@adventussaxonum448

Жыл бұрын

43 years old, I think.

@andrewhyde3146

2 ай бұрын

September 1974 was the first episode of porridge

Fletcher looking at his diary: "No entry after September 11th - that fateful day." How bizarrely prescient!

@koen8185

3 ай бұрын

Norman 'Nostradamus' Fletcher...

@IanGammer-vj9cb

3 ай бұрын

I thought that too, and then the "cost of living" statement too.

@martinworld7214

3 ай бұрын

@@koen8185 very good :)

@vallejomach6721

3 ай бұрын

Not bizarre at all. Mere coincidence, made more trivial if you happen to look up what has happened on that day throughout history. The same day as when William Wallace lead the Scots to victory against the English, for example. Twice as many deaths as the event to which you refer. Or, how about 9AD when Germanic Barbarians ambushed and crushed the Romans causing as many as 20,000 losses by destroying three entire legions, six auxiliary cohorts and three cavalry squadrons. Two amongst dozens of events that have happened on that day. 356 to 1 odds of something happening are not all that long in the general scheme of things.

@dan-fo8qr

2 ай бұрын

Every generation has suffered cost of living... And as for the September 11th comment , it was his date of imprisonments.... No tinfoil hate or conspiracy​@@IanGammer-vj9cb

poor Richard Beckinsdale he left us too young

@SpeccyMan

Жыл бұрын

Poor Richard Beckinsale having his name misspelt!

@Marvin-dg8vj

Жыл бұрын

@@SpeccyMan that aside he was incredibly unlucky to drop dead from a heart attack at the age of 33 with almost no warning.

@scottandrewbrass

11 ай бұрын

He was 31 Marvin.

@peterfitzpatrick7032

10 ай бұрын

@@Marvin-dg8vj its a common occurance these days.... 💉

@Marvin-dg8vj

10 ай бұрын

@@peterfitzpatrick7032 one in ten thousand

The old comedies are always more fun than the modern ones.

@johnsmith-rs2vk

2 ай бұрын

A lot of lines and comments would be now forbidden . Alf Garnett ?

Fletch and Godber RIP. You did good lads, you did real good.

@jacob-nh7fv

6 жыл бұрын

couldn't have said it better myself lad and *does anyone know of a working sky recharger for nowtv passes?* tired of using youtube as my main source of entertainment

@kabsb2713

6 жыл бұрын

jacob try freego sky recharger, best one for movie, tv and sports passes mate been using it months now and it ent cost me a penny

@d-o-c516

3 жыл бұрын

Modest Adventurers pp

@barrymcguire7124

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacob-nh7fv godber not dead

@jmnd2682

Жыл бұрын

@@barrymcguire7124 Godber aka Richard Beckinsale died in 1979 age 31 of a heart attack (his daughter is Underworld and Van Helsing star Kate Beckinsale)

I feel so relaxed and laid back when watching this and porridge. I find it really comforting. Brilliant

@brucebird133

22 күн бұрын

agree

Ronnie Barker was the king of British sitcoms.

@jasondickson8712

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good at sketch comedy too. Plus he wrote a large chunk of material as Gerald Wylie.

@CARLIN4737

2 жыл бұрын

Taught David Jason all he knows...

@CARLIN4737

2 жыл бұрын

Another king of Comedy..

@KebabMusicLtd

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I never felt Ronnie got the credit he deserved. I cannot think of anything he was in that wasn't good.

@darrenhirst9900

Жыл бұрын

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel 😊

Two legends of comedy. It makes me smile just seeing Ronnie and Fulton play opposite one another. Sadly missed souls.

I loved that in this episode Mackay and fletch parted ways with a hand shake and respect for each other

@MisterHampshire

3 жыл бұрын

Thing is, even in Porridge I think they had respect for each other, or, at least, they understood each other.

@jasondickson8712

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Beautiful ending to a long antagonism.

@andrewstones2921

3 жыл бұрын

It would not surprise me at all if a senior prison officer were to shake the hand of a departing prisoner and wish him luck. I’m sure it’s not commonplace, but even within that environment there has to be a degree of mutual respect by a percentage of prisoners and prison staff even if that percentage may be small. What Fletch said about there being relatively few prisoners aged over 35 was certainly true in those days, with the exception of long term prisoners sentenced when younger and still In prison, the likelihood of ending up in prison fell dramatically with age, the vast majority of all crime being committed by 15-26 year old men. Many criminals, even repeat offenders, do actually grow out of it and literally go straight.. however, and this is very important, in the 60s and 70s ex-prisoners could turn over a new leaf and find employment much easier than today because jobs were not vetted for criminal records as they are today. In real life a prisoner who served as long as fletch even in the 60s would still have his convictions held against him when applying for many jobs, as his record would remain until he reaches 99 years old even if his last sentence began in 1974.

@p.s.w4744

2 жыл бұрын

U all now its not real its called TV acting lol

@gaskellr44

2 жыл бұрын

@@BillCompo He was going straight ...remember...as an arrow apparently.

Comedy doesn't get much better than this!

Fletcher and Mackay actually did like eachother and although they were from opposite worlds they had a mutual respect It was a lovely touch and the only way to say goodbye to Porridge and hello to Going Straight . And the brilliant writing reversed roles for Fletcher and Mackay And Gobder and Fletcher Just watching this happen on the train was an evolution of fantastic writing and a wonderful conclusion. Words are hard to find and harder to justify

@user-yg2vw8cc8c

7 ай бұрын

Is often the case in real life a lot of criminals have more morals than most give them credit for

@dannyholmes5156

7 ай бұрын

@@user-yg2vw8cc8c completely agree with that There's an honesty about certain criminal elements

@philcollinson328

6 ай бұрын

Much of the character's respect for each other came from the episode where Mackay was replaced by a sadistic senior prison guard. When Mackay returned, Fletch led a tribute to Mackay by singing ''For he's a jolly good fellow''. Mackay was hard, by the books..but never cruel.

@dannyholmes5156

5 ай бұрын

​@philcollinson328 he also understood the equilibrium if the line too He was tolerant to an extent

@adamgrimsley2900

3 ай бұрын

Nah.. He didn't like him.

Ronnie wrote material for others too, even under a pseudonym. He was an acting and writing genius! RIP a true funny man.

@ZadenZane

Жыл бұрын

I remember people going on and on about Morecambe and Wise and endless tributes to Les Dawson after he died. Yes they were great but Ronnie Barker was always my comedy hero. And I much preferred The Two Ronnies to Cannon and Ball, Morecambe and Wise, Little and Large and all the others.

@SpeccyMan

Жыл бұрын

This wasn't written by Ronnie Barker.

@geoffcaptaincpaige1167

Жыл бұрын

@@SpeccyMan I didn't say it was, just stating that Ronnie wrote 'other' stuff using another name.

@scottandrewbrass

Жыл бұрын

@Geoff. Yes. For himself and Ronnie Corbett. Not for others.

@eddherring4972

Жыл бұрын

Gerald Wiley

Brilliant episode and great acting, genuine shame only six were made. RIP those from this series who have passed away, they don't make quality television like this too often nowadays.

@darren253

8 ай бұрын

Agree the old comedy shows are still funny. But your right they would not get made nowadays.

@CricketEngland

6 ай бұрын

Shame this series was never as good as Porridge

@dan-fo8qr

2 ай бұрын

​@@CricketEnglandoaksey was in porridge film....

26p a pint of beer, retirement at 55. A lot can happen in forty years. I last brought a pint some years ago and it was over £5 then, I can't imagine how much it is now. As for retirement at 55, my dear old mother is 68 and still has to work every day with no hope of ever actually retiring.

@steveg2251

Жыл бұрын

Cost me mate £5.30 for a pint on Tuesday. I was on a dry.

@dan-fo8qr

2 ай бұрын

That's London prices.... I still get pints for £3 maximum.

@taffytop

2 ай бұрын

And no final salary pension

@dan-fo8qr

2 ай бұрын

@@taffytop what

@eilrahc__

2 ай бұрын

I paid £7.50 for a pint at the Oval cricket ground a couple of years back. Didn't even enjoy it, although the taste was probably soured by how much lighter my wallet was.

Anyone else notice at the beginning when he is leaving the prison he says, "September 11th, that fateful day"...

The stoicism of being British summed up to perfection with the buffet car scene. Always having an answer for what lies ahead; Fletch & Mackay, all our yesterdays. Golden times.

@donrobertson4940

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry. With high inflation and rising energy costs, those happy days will be here again.

@nickmullerITFC78

Жыл бұрын

They made sandwiches for you no packet ones you get now 🚜🚜🔵⚪️⚫️

@janeybundybird

11 ай бұрын

Stoicism? Ha, no one panics and goes to pieces in a mild crisis like a Brit.

Drunk Mackay is hilarious haha he was a fantastic actor, shame this spin off only lasted 6 episodes it was pretty decent.

@VanlifewithAlan

6 жыл бұрын

It was watching this that I really appreciated how good he was as n actor.

@jackwyatt360

5 жыл бұрын

poor richard beckinsale died before anything could be sorted regarding 2nd series

@DSDMovies

4 жыл бұрын

@Qasim Hussain It had very good viewing numbers and won a BAFTA, I think it definitely would have come back.

@jasondickson8712

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic actor and playwright. Talented man.

@Hysteria98

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I think it ended perfectly, a second series would have perhaps ruined it. Fletcher HAD to really go through the trials and tribulations of living an honest life from scratch, without cheating his way, and the reflection of prison life from within the pet shop reminded him in the end that it always ends the same way and that he really had to commit this time.

Fletch and Mr Mackay parting with a handshake. Brilliant.

Am 35years old, glad i found this

His acting as a drunk was on point .

@martinworld7214

3 ай бұрын

on pint :)

The portrayal of Fletcher by Ronnie Barker is a superb performance.

@caravanstuff2827

Жыл бұрын

A extremely talented man.💕🇬🇧

@jamessullivan4177

Жыл бұрын

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David Jason and Ronnie Barker taught each other so much 💜❤️💜

2:14 no entry after September 11th that fateful day.. eerie stuff lol

Fulton Mackay was such a brilliant convincing drunk I did wonder whether he was really drinking mini' Johnnie Walkers....class!!

A brilliant two hander, seemless acting and a perfect script. One of the best ever

@ian_b

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking, classic two hander.

Fulton McKay and Ronnie Barker play the slightly oiled part brilliantly

One of the best series ever . Vastly underrated and overshadowed by the genius of porridge

@peterowen9183

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Far and away the most under-rated sitcom of the 20th century in the UK. Far from being a 'Porridge spin-off', this is a great, great show. This episode, of course, has great two-hander scenes for Barker and McKay, two brilliant comic actors at the top of their game. Plus, always a joy to see the great Milton Johns, a stalwart of BBC comedy/drama.

@captainplatinum

Жыл бұрын

@@peterowen9183 absolutely. The scene in episode one on the train where flectcher says there is no great organisation when you retire is genius . Puts them both on a level playing field . Very humbling .

Ronnie Barker a true comedy legend. RIP. Spoilt for choice, porridge? Open all hours? All gold.

@chrisholland7367

3 жыл бұрын

Always porridge 👍

Ronnie Barker was a very underrated actor, fletch and Arkwright, what a talent! R.I.P

@chrisholland7367

Жыл бұрын

Porridge was an absolute gem ,have the box set never get tired of watching it .

@spongebobsquaretits

Жыл бұрын

Under rated ??? By who, hes considered by nearly everyone that he is the finest comedy actor the UK has ever produced

@donrobertson4940

Жыл бұрын

11 bafta nominations, 4 awards, two lifetime achievement awards, and an OBE.

@DaveDexterMusic

Жыл бұрын

you must know he wasn't underrated at all

McKay drunk on the train was class acting. Love this episode it even mentions my favourite ever horse Red Rum.

@procta2343

2 жыл бұрын

He really gave Fletch a hard time in the pilot, now he is getting pissed with him on the way home, how funny is that

@rotpeter9148

Жыл бұрын

My favorite horse ever was Laughing Boy|!

@laurahoward5426

Жыл бұрын

And Red Rum from the Shining

@nagoranerides3150

Жыл бұрын

My father's immortal words of advice: "It'll never win a third time; pick a different one." Oh, well! I saw him in the street once, in Ayr. I suppose they were taking him down to the beach or something for exercise before a meet. Unmistakable and a very handsome animal.

@pigeonlove

Жыл бұрын

@@nagoranerides3150 How baseless people are to whip a horse to near death for a punt. How would you like it if I did that to you!

Ronnie Barker's timing on the Sun joke - perfect!

Love this T.V series proper old school really appreciate the people who put all these old fashioned T.V series on KZread for everyone to watch thank you very much from Mr Ben Golby

Fulton McKay was brilliant in this episode 😊😅😂

Although Going Straight was good, I feel that this episode was the only one which retained the magic of Porridge. The last scene between Mackay and Fletcher is a real lump in the throat moment.

@GilesArt

7 жыл бұрын

I think it transitioned into it's own thing quite well. It's just unfortunate that Beckinsale passed away when he did. Going Straight was a roaring success, but they (quite commendably) didn't want to go on without him.

@GilesArt

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, if you look at the ratings, it was a perfect success, but it getting cut short due to Beckinsale's death is what makes people mistake it for failing.

@dannyall8399

6 жыл бұрын

Going Straight was reasonable. But I think Barker himself said that people preferred Fletcher as the big fish in a small pond, a bit of a winner in prison. In this show he was a little bit of a loser. I think it was a mistake to not introduce any of the new supporting cast in episode 1.

@rorymckernan502

6 жыл бұрын

I love that Mr Mackay made one last appearance. He and Fletcher put aside their animosity, had a drink and shook hands and went their separate ways.

@jameselliott9866

4 жыл бұрын

@@dannyall8399 Spot on. Fletcher was at his best winning little victories against the system. He didn't really thrive on the outside - which, when you think about it shows the extraordinary quality of the characterization. That is the reason why he kept getting caught and sent to prison in the first place - it was the only place where he could really be a success in his life.

even after all these years and hundreds of re watching still adore it

Watched this with me dad in the 70s and 80s,wish he was here,now I'm 54 and CA see how time and memories work.

@SundaeExpress

Жыл бұрын

It started and ended in 1978.

@roybennett9284

Жыл бұрын

@@SundaeExpress thanks that's sad because I thought if would have legs to on like porridge would, certainly shows its time with prices and the shocking 1970s in the u.k

Fulton McKay is excellent at playing drunk

@vohdoun

6 жыл бұрын

David Parsons What will you do man, what will you do?

@Raven4508

6 жыл бұрын

Reminded me of my dear old Dad - he was from Edinburgh and he used to deport himself like Fulton McKay in this role... he was with the Royal Artillery in Korea...

@seancoules793

4 жыл бұрын

Fulton Mckay, great actor.

@psammiad

4 жыл бұрын

He's a Scotsman, that's his natural voice! It's the rest of time he was playing sober! :D

@michaelhelme6313

4 жыл бұрын

Fulton appeared in an episode of "Z Cars" called "Breakage" as an oddball drifter. A funny, poignant performance far removed from the martinet he played in "Porridge".

National Rail system those were the days .

Love this episode, how these two acted together was brilliant.

The mutual respect between the both of them is just wonderful writing here even though both couldn't be more different & the final handshake says it all.....

Omg. A young Arkwright, I can't believe I've never seen these before. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏👏👏

@RCassinello

2 жыл бұрын

You say "young", but the first series of Open All Hours was before this!

This man is the best actor in comedy in Europe ever

@dilwich

4 жыл бұрын

@Qasim Hussain Comic actors not comedians. . .

@dilwich

4 жыл бұрын

@Qasim Hussain Comic actors . . .

@susansherlock7474

3 жыл бұрын

@Qasim Hussain Ronnie Barker was a better actor than David Jason is...

@callumwhite516

Жыл бұрын

@Qasim Hussain sir David is my fav of the two but Ronnie was a better comic actor than David, but David is a better actor overall because David went into serious acting, whereas Ronnie was purely comedy. But both are the two greatest British comedy legends

'September 11th, that Fateful day.' Yeah. Life mimics Art.

September 11th, that fateful day…

I’ve seen this episode many times because when Fletcher speaks of “ loyalty “ to the establishment it is still today so painfully true

I always loved the relationship between Fletch and Mr McKay in Porridge. This first episode of Going Straight is I’m my top 3 episodes across both series’. ‘No no you mustn’t point your little miniature at me now’

I remember being about ten years old and being almost unable to wait for this to come on TV after Porridge and watching it with my Dad. I recall being horrified that it wasn’t really Porridge. Thankfully all these years later YT has allowed me the privilege of appreciating what a superb performance this was by Barker and McKay. What is produced today can’t hold a candle to the comedy of the late 70s early 80s when we all had a sense of humour about ourselves and one another and we didn’t get professionally offended at having the piss taken out of ourselves. This and Rising Damp superb work.

@gaskellr44

2 жыл бұрын

@@bolshevikproductions You must be his teacher.

@hatednyc

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@hatednyc

2 жыл бұрын

@@gaskellr44 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ZadenZane

Жыл бұрын

That's true but I saw something recently, it was really lame and lacklustre 70s/80s style comedy the kind of mush we'd all forgotten about with dreadful punny jokes just flabby and stale. I couldn't place what it was... Then I found out it was the reboot of Open All Hours (or something like that)... That's the problem with all the forgettable stuff from that era. We really have forgotten about it. But the standout stuff was pure gold.

@BlookbugIV

Жыл бұрын

@@ZadenZane I definitely forget about specifics but I don’t think I can be that unusual in that i have a strong enough sense that most of the stuff broadcast was worthless. Stands to reason when the stand outs can be listed in a top twenty but there was decades of content.

This was a great series and follow up to Porridge. I wish it had ran more than six episodes. Ronnie Barker was pure genius 👍

@ashleyp.4932

Жыл бұрын

Sadly it never took off, mainly because while in prison Fletch was the wise one, helping out his mates, and keeping order, once he was released he was the one needing help from others, and so the whole dynamic changed, and it wasn't the same. I think it was also sad that his wife had left him in series, whereas when he was inside, she was totally devoted to him.

@KebabMusicLtd

Жыл бұрын

@@ashleyp.4932 Although it probably lost a little something from being cast in the shadow of the excellent Porridge series, Going Straight did pick up a couple of awards and there were plans to make a new series, but the tragic death of Richard Beckinsale effectively ended those plans once and for all. Looking back at it now, it was a very good series and certainly better than a lot of other comedy series that were on televions at that time in 1978-79.

@AngelWingzzz

Жыл бұрын

Ronnie Barker wisely recognized that without Godber.. Fletcher would be without context. Wise wonderful man. May both their lovely souls rest in peace.

@craiglancastermarr4016

Жыл бұрын

I regard it as the 4th series of Porridge rather than a less successful spinoff.

@ChadQuick270W

Жыл бұрын

@@craiglancastermarr4016 That’s a great way of looking at it. It’s so sad that Richard Beckensale (spelling might be incorrect there) passed away so young as he was also great on ‘Rising Damp”.

RIP you two Legends

40+ years later and I'd like a Pound for every time I've watched one of (sadly) only a handful of series starring Ronnie Barker. Of course he was not alone but the best shows. Thank you for oh so many outstanding comical moments! :0)

Absolutely magic. Wonderful writing, terrific comic acting. Fultons portrayal of ex sergeant major,hilarious!

Such a talanted group of actors.

This is a totally fantastic episode!!!!! What a programme!!!

Two absolute greats of British comedy, both very fine actors whether in comedies or not!

Having a drink with Mackay on the train just after being released was such a good scene lol

Would have been a belter to see Fletchers face if Mackay got a job as his parole officer.

@rorymckernan502

6 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@NexusDarkworld338

4 жыл бұрын

Now I want to see that...Damn.

You've gotta love the golden oldies!!!

Why have I never heard of or seen this programme before? Thanks for the share.

Great stuff, I like how the barman keeps serving them with no mention of money!

@martinworld7214

3 ай бұрын

yet clearly implies he was edgy about Fletch being an ex con & said he would collect the money when they had finished (and duly asked for them to settle up at the end!!)

Mackay's character in Porridge and this is one of those strict but intrinsically honourable people. Such people are often far preferable to those who seek to be nice to your face but would knife you in the back without hesitation . When asked by the man on the buffet counter (who unknown to Mackay knows Fletch is just out of prison) if he knew Fletch he choses not to say it was as Officer and Inmate, but merely that they were from the same establishment.

What a duo, the best.

Absolute magic. Ronnie Barker bless u for breathing. Fank u for the laughs. Xx

The script and humour-timing is so excellent this episode works well as radio/audio as well as video. The Lord bless and keep your families Barker and McKay. Great talents made available for our entertainment. Thanks! And thanks for the uploading!

@beachcomber1able

Жыл бұрын

We're you indoctrinated as a nipper. 🤔

My parents used to watch porridge but this series I've never seen nor heard of. Really enjoyed it.

I never even knew there was a sequel. How did that pass me by? Pretty decent to.

@procta2343

2 жыл бұрын

i never saw this on Tv at all, it was only by chance i came a cross it. I don't think it was as strong as porridge, but i know it was planned for a second series, with Richard dying just after the porridge film was competed, it was dropped.

Fantastic double act. Fulton Mackay was a great drunk !

26p for a beer 😂 thanks for uploading, have just watched the entire Porridge box set now this. 👍

@johnking5174

3 жыл бұрын

26p in 1978 is worth around £2 in 2021.

@ShadSimm

Жыл бұрын

Sounded like Mackay asked for a Mcewans but got a can of Tartan..

Superb follow to Porridge. Rarely can a follow up series produce the same, as said RIP lads.

"September 11th, that fateful day", turns out Fletcher was Nostradamus.

@stevelantz4684

7 жыл бұрын

It's called "pre-programming". Those towers were planned to be demolished even before they were built.

@carlesq2341

7 жыл бұрын

Steve Lantz Correct sir

@VanlifewithAlan

6 жыл бұрын

The very same thing went through my mind.

@demusmorgan9622

6 жыл бұрын

@3m48s "Jammy Arab, Jammy Arab"

@ivornappinion9406

6 жыл бұрын

i know,what a daft thing to say

As both an ex-Army and ex-Correctional Officer myself, Fletcher's comment that ‘Your loyalty isn’t rewarded … you’re just a number" rang very true. After 10 years and 19 years of service respectively, I left with barely a thank you.

rip grouty 2016

His last diary entry on Sept 11th was like Neo's passport expiration date in The Matrix.

Great stuff. Haven't seen this for 40 years since it was first broadcast. A pity one of the digital TV stations doesn't show it . They're always showing Porridge after all. Can't believe only 11000 views of this.

@andrewstones2921

3 жыл бұрын

I loved Porridge, but when this was released it’s seemed a bit lame compared to Porridge and I never watched it at the time.. love in now though.

@Useaname

Жыл бұрын

1.2 million views now

great series thank you mr macky my nan only just 89 never seen this series after porridge thanks for uploading she never knew there was a re make after porridge

Ronnie Barker . A great actor ,. RIP . I love his scenes with Grouty -

@geoffpoole483

Жыл бұрын

Grouty, played by the late Peter Vaughan appeared in just three episodes although his name frequently cropped up. Ronnie Barker also wrote a lot of sketches for the Two Ronnies. It would have been interesting to see how this series would have developed had Richard Beckinsale not died.

Going Straight was great to watch (10/09/2022)

The studio audience reaction to seeing Mr Mackay at 9:16 was just great. They were not expecting him to appear.

@tonymccalllion1544

Жыл бұрын

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@interabang

Жыл бұрын

There was no audience, it's canned laughter.

@johnking5174

Жыл бұрын

@@interabang Wrong, it was recorded at BBC Television Centre in London. Canned laughter was not universally used by British broadcasters back in the 70s. Also, I would like to know your evidence

@interabang

Жыл бұрын

@@johnking5174 "In the UK all of the BBC’s comedies, such as Are You Being Served?, had laugh tracks " That's from a BBC web page. You can tell it's not natural laughter anyway just by listening to it.

@johnking5174

Жыл бұрын

@@interabang Sorry to say you are wrong. I know for a fact that Going Straight for recorded in Studio TC8 at BBC Television Centre in London in front of a studio audience of 250 people. Production of sitcoms back in the 60s, 70s and 80s were all recorded with a live studio audience. I remember Steve Coogan who played Alan Partridge had an argument with a fan who didn't believe that they filmed I'm Alan Partridge in a studio with an audience, and he had to explain to them that they did. They used Studio TC1, and used an "in the round set" with the audience sitting mostly outside of the main set. Now I do know a lot of Television Centre, I know that place well, and I have done my research, so sorry, it was recorded with an audience. Please can you send me the BBC link, as I want to report that link to the BBC as being a false statement. Thank you.

this episode is beautiful... "you done me a great favour though you don't know it..." funnily nailed the old-boy thing!

Remember the 70s with affection, those buffett cars and tartan beer, captured the time. I think it was a different world.

@SpeccyMan

Жыл бұрын

You'd remember British Rail sandwiches too since they had a tendency to repeat on you. 😁

This was pretty good, after finishing the original, I am enjoying seeing Fletch on the outside.

Every bit as good as Porridge. Both the acting and the writing.

Tour de force acting - as Fletch and McKay gently deteriorate under the influence. The power of great comedy to raise profound questions and provoke deep emotion.

I still remember jumping on the trains as they were pulling of .

What a great first episode. So well written.

2:16 “September the 11th that fateful day “.......😮😮😮😮

We need more TV like this it ain't the same these days

I didn’t know they made these after porridge,I just watched one episode and I’m definitely goi g straight into the next one! Thanks for putting these on yt

First time I ever saw this show (I have never watched Porridge either). I did not expect much - other than good acting. I was VERY surprised. This was rather funny and very entertaining. With a nice ending. Thank you for posting this. ☮

My favourite episode for obvious reasons. To be fair the spin off has grown on me over the years. Especially the hotel episode with the jewellery con, that's a classic that could have lifted straight from porridge

@ScottyBugler2005

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, the hotel episode with the great Nigel Hawthorn as Worm Wellings. Fletch thinking that Wellings is in league with the old lady with the supposedly expensive necklace as part of an insurance con when he steals it. Only to find out that it’s not actually worth anything

This episode 1978, and they refer to September 11th as "that fateful day".

Establishing shot of a Class 45 Peak diesel locomotive turns into a Class 84 electric at Stafford!

@danielsellers8707

Жыл бұрын

A class 86.

@martinworld7214

3 ай бұрын

its a fkn long way south from Carlisle tbf

@andrewhutchinson36

2 ай бұрын

There was a period in the 70s before the WCML electrification was completed to Glasgow, when locos were changed from diesel to electric en route. But I think this practice had been discontinued by 1978 when this episode was set.

This would of been fantastic as a last episode of Porridge

@SpeccyMan

Жыл бұрын

This would HAVE been ...

You know... I've never seen this before now. I'll have to add that to my list. Porridge was one of the greats, as was Open all Hours.

A real and rare pleasure 🌟 Milton Johns, smiling 3:52 👍 FM as Mr. M, getting real life coaching 👌 Middleborough FC 1978 playing style/team joke 🤔 And.......Carnation corn plasters 😉

2:15 September the 11th that faithful day.😮

02:15 ''September 11 that fateful day''

@paulkenney700

3 жыл бұрын

yes spooky