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Porridge Trivia Quiz

Classic comedy from the late '70s set in Slade prison as Ronnie Barker plays Fletcher, a cheeky inmate who has spent most of his life doing porridge.

A multiple-choice quiz by CIS02. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
CIS02

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,140

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1284

Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (8/10), Guest 65 (10/10), Guest 86 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Fletcher's cellmate Lennie Godber from? Hint

Leeds

Liverpool

Birmingham

Newcastle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Fletcher's home address, as mentioned in "New Faces, Old Hands"? Hint

107 Johnathon Park Crescent

107 Alexander Park Crescent

107 Samantha Park Crescent

107 Christopher Park Crescent

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Question 3 of 10

3. How much did Horrible Ives say was the weight of the potatoes when betting with Fletcher in "The Hustler"? Hint

Just over 27

Just over 28

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Question 4 of 10

4. Brian Wilde played Prison Officer Barrowclough in "Porridge", but what has he also been in? Hint

Dad's Army

Heartbeat

Only Fools and Horses

Last of the Summer Wine

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Question 5 of 10

5. Strict prison officer Mackay was from which country? Hint

Scotland

Wales

England

Ireland

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "Just Desserts" what was stolen from Fletcher and how much did it weigh? Hint

3lb tin of Oranges

3lb tin of Pears

2lb tin of Pineapple Chunks

2lb tin of Peach Segments

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Question 7 of 10

7. In a Christmas special what is the name of the govenor's secretary? Hint

Miss Nesbitt

Miss Jameson

Miss Smith

Miss Watkins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which best loved actor played Old Blanco Webb? Hint

John Thaw

Ronnie Barker

David Jason

John Cleese

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "A Storm in a Teacup" what dropped from above into Fletcher's cup of tea? Hint

A Coin

False Teeth

Knitting Needle

Bottle of Pills

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many "Porridge" episodes were ever made including the Christmas specials? Hint

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 17 2024 : Guest 2: 8/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 65: 10/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 86: 10/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 51: 10/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 77: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Fletcher's cellmate Lennie Godber from?

Answer: Birmingham

Godber was from Birmingham and had a very strong brummie accent. Unfortunately, he supported Aston Villa. He was nicked in Smethick trying to rob the flat next door.

2. What was Fletcher's home address, as mentioned in "New Faces, Old Hands"?

Answer: 107 Alexander Park Crescent

This is mentioned on Fletcher's arrival at Slade prison when giving his details. He checks in with Godber and Hislop. It was broadcast on 5/9/1972 and was the start of Series 1.

3. How much did Horrible Ives say was the weight of the potatoes when betting with Fletcher in "The Hustler"?

Answer: Just over 27

Ken Jones played Ives in three episodes and Porridge the Movie despite being linked as a main character. He appeared in episodes two, three and four but sadly died in 1999.

4. Brian Wilde played Prison Officer Barrowclough in "Porridge", but what has he also been in?

Answer: Last of the Summer Wine

Brian played Foggy in "Last of the Summer Wine", but both Foggy and Barrowclough were light years apart but both hilarious in many different ways.

5. Strict prison officer Mackay was from which country?

Answer: Scotland

One of "Porridge"'s best loved characters. Fulton Mackay (real name) was a stereotype prison officer in the '70s, very unforgiving and strict. He and Fletcher had a slight personality clash which helped make "Porridge" a success.

6. In "Just Desserts" what was stolen from Fletcher and how much did it weigh?

Answer: 2lb tin of Pineapple Chunks

Fletcher accuses everyone on his cell block of pinching his 2lb tin of pineapple chunks, but later finds out that Mr Barrowclough has taken them home for a Gammon Steak Hawaii!

7. In a Christmas special what is the name of the govenor's secretary?

Answer: Miss Jameson

Miss Dorothy Jameson was the govenor's secretary and was held hostage by prisoner Reg in her only episode appearance. It was later revealed that she was having an affair with Barrowclough who was also hostage. June Wenham also appeared in "An Inspector Calls."

8. Which best loved actor played Old Blanco Webb?

Answer: David Jason

David Jason is of course best loved for his role As Del-Boy in "Only Fools and Horses", but acted with Ronnie Barker in "Porridge" and "Open All Hours". "Only Fools" co star Nicholas Lyndhurst who plays Rodney was in the spin-off to "Porridge", "Going Straight".

9. In "A Storm in a Teacup" what dropped from above into Fletcher's cup of tea?

Answer: Bottle of Pills

"Storm in a Teacup" was part of Series 3 and Starred Peter Vaughn as "Genial" Harry Grout. When the pills that Harris whipped fell into Fletch's tea, Grouty ordered him to retrieve them even though Fletcher didn't realise he had them all along. Peter is most remembered for his role in "Our Friends in the North".

10. How many "Porridge" episodes were ever made including the Christmas specials?

Answer: 20

"Porridge" had 20 episodes, a movie and a spin-off series called "Going Straight". It ran from 1974-1977 and was highly successful, making Ronnie Barker one of Britain's best loved comedy characters.

Source: Author CIS02

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