"Porridge" Rough Justice (TV Episode 1977) Poster

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(1977)

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Rough Justice
Prismark1011 May 2020
Warning: Spoilers
The episode carries on from the previous one. Judge Rawley is making himself at home in prison while his appeal is pending.

Rawley is giving legal advice to other prisoners and Fletcher tells the judge that he should not be doing it for free. Fletcher offers to handle the delicate financial negotiations and go halves with the judge.

When Rawley's watch goes missing, oily Harris is the main suspect. He never likes Rawley especially as he is back at the pig farm. So late in the evening a court hearing takes place with Rawley as the judge, Fletcher as the prosecutor and dyslexic Warren as the defence lawyer for Harris.

Another good episode and the kangaroo court scenes were hilarious. Also on a more serious note when his appeal is successful. Rawley remarks on the gap between the rich and the poor when it comes to justice. Rawley is free because he could afford clever lawyers.
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8/10
Another thief among us
snoozejonc14 May 2024
Judge Rawley continues to have problems with that nerk 'Arris.

This is a strong episode with good comic dialogue and social commentary.

The general banter between Fletch and other inmates is at it's usual high standard, but for me the kangaroo court scene stands out as having the best moments. In a silly comical way it takes a good swipe at the disparities found in the justice system. Clement and La Frenais use the characters of Rawley and Harris particularly well.

Ronnie Barker is on great form as ever. Ronald Lacey is also a standout as he embodies his character in a way that brings out hints his evilness, but does it in a funny way. Sam Kelly also has some memorable moment as Warren.
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