T.V program - Porridge

[sophj-26]

What was Fletcher arrested for in the T.V series Porridge? In the intro it says how long he will serve but not what his crime was?

Anyone know?

[marval]

Have a look here

http://en.wikipedia.o...rman_Stanley_Fletcher

[nungate]

If I remember rightly Fletcher was a burglar

[squarebear]

It doesn't say, just that he is a habitual criminal.

[marval]

From my link on Wiki.

He was sentenced to serve the particular stretch of 'porridge' detailed in the series after a failed attempt to steal an articulated lorry. It was only after climbing into the driving seat and starting the engine that Fletch realised he had no idea how to operate the vehicle. The subsequent crash sent him through the back of several gardens. He was arrested for robbery and dangerous driving, although "several other fences were taken into consideration". The conviction led to a sentence of five years in Slade prison.

[mickrog]

he was a burglar...there are one or two referances in the series.....eg....when he tells Gotper about his son having the best school uniform.....due to the fact that he had just robbed a school outfitters

[sophj-26]

Thank you

[marval]

Glad to help