When a bottle of pills goes missing from the Doctor's surgery, Harry Grout is worried that investigation of the theft by the prison authorities will jeopardise some of his activities. Grout insists that Fletcher must find the pills and return them before the warders can take action.
Guest Stars:
Peter Vaughan, Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, John Moore, John Dair
Fletcher's new cellmate turns out to be the judge who sentenced him to five years in Slade Prison.
Guest Stars:
Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Michael Barrington, Paul McDowell, Ronald Lacey
Fletcher is worried that Judge Rawley might rob him of his main source of income - writing letters for illiterate inmates.
Guest Stars:
Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Ronald Lacey, Maurice Denham
Old Blanco is doing time for the murder of his wife. He still swears he wasn't guilty. Now he's up before the Parole Board and it looks as if he's sure to be released. Blanco surprises everyone by turning down parole when it's offered to him. He explains that, if he accepts parole, he'll also be admitting that he was guilty of a crime for which he was wrongly convicted. He insists that he'll only leave prison if he's offered a full pardon. Fletcher comes up with a plan to help him.
Guest Stars:
David Jason, Sam Kelly, Michael Barrington, Christopher Biggins
Godber is working hard for an extra O-level. Fletcher tries to persuade him that cheating would be a good way of ensuring success in the examination. Godber isn't convinced.
Guest Stars:
Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Alun Armstrong