Tuesday 7 January, 8:00pm - 8:30pmon BBC Four

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Name: 11:40pm - Series 3 Episode 5
Start: 2025-01-11T23:40:00Z
End: 2025-01-12T00:10:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

Series 3 Episode 5: A Test of Character

When Lennie starts working hard to get another O-level before leaving prison, Fletcher cannot understand his appetite for all the hard work. Why doesn't he just cheat?

Category: Sitcom
Original air date: 18/03/1977

Cast and crew

Sidney LotterbyDirector
Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley Fletcher
Richard BeckinsaleLennie Albert Godber
Brian WildeMr. Barrowclough
Fulton MackayMr. Mackay
Alun Armstrong
Tony Osoba
Sam Kelly
Alan Armstrong

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Upcoming broadcasts

Tuesday 7 January, 8:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 3 Episode 5
Saturday 11 January, 11:40pmon BBC Four
Series 3 Episode 5
Saturday 11 January, 11:40pmon BBC Four HD
Series 3 Episode 5