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Going Straight

1978Show1 season6 episodes

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Going Straight episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Going Home, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Going to Be Alright, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Going Sour, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Going to Work, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 Going Going Gone, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Going Off the Rails, 8.5

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sydney Lotterby
Written by
Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Produced by
Sydney Lotterby

Everyone

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Facts

February 24, 1978 · April 7, 1978 · Ended

First aired
February 24, 1978
Last aired
April 7, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Going Straight?"

Questions about Going Straight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Going Straight?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Going Straight worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7).

Is Going Straight okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Going Straight?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.

Will Going Straight make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Going Straight?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.