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Double "Porridge" Part 2 Trivia Quiz

This is another quiz on the classic comedy series "Porridge", starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Fletcher. This quiz deals with series two and the Christmas special in 1975. Enjoy!

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

Author
JaneMarple

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,413

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
571

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (7/10), Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 185 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 'Just Desserts', what sort of tinned fruit disappears? Hint

Apples

Pears

Pineapple chunks

Peaches

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who took the tin of pineapple chunks in 'Just Desserts'? Hint

Ives

Harris

Mr Barrowclough

Mr Mackay

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 'Heartbreak Hotel', what is the name of Godber's girlfriend? Hint

Diana

Deirdre

Doris

Denise

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 'Disturbing the Peace', which prison did Mr Wainwright, the new prison warden, know Fletcher from? Hint

Wormwood Scrubs

Strangeways

Pentoville

Brixton

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 'No Peace for the Wicked', what does McLaren ask Fletcher for? Hint

To borrow his magazine

Ping-pong ball

Chewing gum

To join the drama society

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 'Happy Release', what has Fletcher broken? Hint

Ankle

Leg

Arm

Nose

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played old prisoner Blanco in 'Happy Release'? Hint

David Jason

Sam Kane

Christopher Biggins

Ronald Lacey

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 'The Harder they Fall', what weight did Godber fight at? Hint

Featherweight

Lightweight

Middleweight

Heavyweight

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the Christmas Special, 'No Way Out', who is trying to tunnel out of Slade Prison? Hint

Harry Grout

Harris

Fletcher

Tommy Slocombe

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many children does Fletcher have? Hint

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Apr 21 2024 : Guest 81: 7/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 185: 10/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 193: 7/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Mar 01 2024 : Guest 82: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 'Just Desserts', what sort of tinned fruit disappears?

Answer: Pineapple chunks

In this episode, there is a thief in Slade prison. Fletcher is horrified - what is the world coming to when there is stealing inside a prison? This is a hilarious episode for me.

2. Who took the tin of pineapple chunks in 'Just Desserts'?

Answer: Mr Barrowclough

Mr Barrowclough found the tinned pineapple chunks in Fletcher's cell. He takes it home and has gammon steak Hawaii. Godber decides to make Fletcher happy by stealing another tin of pineapple chunks from the kitchens. This only complicates things further.

3. In 'Heartbreak Hotel', what is the name of Godber's girlfriend?

Answer: Denise

In this episode, Godber is in trouble, after attacking a prisoner. He had just had a letter from his girlfriend who tells him she has got married to a sailor. Fletcher is horrified to realise Godber is now setting his sights on Ingrid, his daughter.

4. In 'Disturbing the Peace', which prison did Mr Wainwright, the new prison warden, know Fletcher from?

Answer: Brixton

In this episode, Mr Mackay, the prison warden, is going on a course. Fletcher thinks it is going to be easier at Slade prison. This is until his replacement arrives. None of the prisoners like Mr Wainwright and Mr Barrowclough manages to calm down a rebellion.

5. In 'No Peace for the Wicked', what does McLaren ask Fletcher for?

Answer: Chewing gum

All the prisoners are watching the prison football match. Fletcher takes the opportunity to have a peaceful afternoon in his cell. However, he is constantly being disturbed. The prison chaplain pushes Fletcher too far.

6. In 'Happy Release', what has Fletcher broken?

Answer: Ankle

In this episode, Fletcher is in the hospital wing. Mr Mackay thinks Fletcher is pretending. The old prisoner, Blanco, is also on the hospital ward, as well as Norris, who isn't very popular. Norris takes some of Blanco's belongings when they gamble at cards. Blanco tells Fletcher a story of stolen goods, and where it is buried. This is another very funny episode.

7. Who played old prisoner Blanco in 'Happy Release'?

Answer: David Jason

David Jason and Ronnie Barker will later star together in 'Open All Hours'. Christopher Biggins played 'Lukewarm'; Sam Kelly played Warren and Ronald Lacey as Harris. Blanco appeared in three episodes of "Porridge" - 'No Peace for the Wicked', 'Happy Release', and 'Pardon Me'.

8. In 'The Harder they Fall', what weight did Godber fight at?

Answer: Middleweight

In this episode, Godber has taken up boxing. However, Harry Grout wants Lennie to purposely lose the match. Fletcher, as usual, comes out on top, when he bets that both prisoners would lose the match.

9. In the Christmas Special, 'No Way Out', who is trying to tunnel out of Slade Prison?

Answer: Tommy Slocombe

In this episode, some prisoners are digging a tunnel to escape from Slade Prison. Fletcher ends up visiting a civilian hospital. Harry Grout asks Fletcher to collect something for him from the hospital.

10. How many children does Fletcher have?

Answer: 3

In 'Heartbreak Hotel', Ingrid, his daughter, comes to see Fletcher. He also has a daughter, Marion, and a son, Raymond. There is a five-year gap between each child, as Fletcher kept getting a five-year jail term.

Source: Author JaneMarple

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