Going Straight (1978): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1978, Going Straight is a comedia series.

What it’s about. Going Straight is a BBC sitcom which was a direct spin-off from Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, newly released from the fictional Slade Prison where the earlier series had been set. It sees Fletcher trying to become an honest member of society, having vowed to stay away from crime on his release. The title refers to his attempt, 'straight' being a slang term meaning being honest, in contrast to 'bent', i.e., dishonest. Also re-appearing was Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber, who was Fletcher's naïve young cellmate and was now in a relationship with his daughter Ingrid. Her brother Raymond was played by a teenage Nicholas Lyndhurst. Only one series, of six episodes, was made in 1978. It attracted an audience of over 15 million viewers and won a BAFTA award in March 1979, but hopes of a further series had already been dashed by Beckinsale's premature death earlier in the same month.

Who’s in it. Going Straight stars Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, Timothy Bateson as Oaksey, Pete Postlethwaite as Thomas Clifford Crowther and Alfred Lynch as Dave Pipers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Going Straight has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In Reino Unido you can stream it on Now TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Straight page.

If you liked it. Fans of Going Straight tend to enjoy Rick y Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.