Plot hole: Fletcher and Warren steal what they think is the right paper, so Godber can study it before he sits the exam. They are adamant that he has a very short time to go through it as they have to put it back before anyone misses it. After Godber refuses to cheat by reading it, Fletcher berates him, throws the paper on the cell floor, and storms out. What happened to replacing the stolen exam paper?
Porridge (1973)
Episode list - season 2
Starring: Fulton Mackay, Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Richard Beckinsale
Genres: Comedy
| All season 2 mistakes | Mistakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just Desserts | 0 |
| 2 | Heartbreak Hotel | 0 |
| 3 | Disturbing the Peace | 2 |
| 4 | Happy Release | 0 |
| 5 | The Harder They Fall | 0 |
| 6 | No Peace for the Wicked | 0 |
| 7 | No Way Out | 1 |
| 8 | The Desperate Hours | 2 |
More mistakes in Porridge
Mackay: There are only two rules in this prison: 1 - do not write on the walls. 2 - You obey all the rules.
Trivia: Before Richard Beckinsale was cast, Ronnie Barker had suggested Paul Henry (Benny from the TV soap opera "Crossroads") for the role of Lennie Godber.
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