Porridge (TV Series)

Final Stretch (1977)

Fulton Mackay: Mr. Mackay

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• Mackay : I've noticed a change in your attitude since Laddo's release.

  Fletch : I just want out, that's all. Ten months if I keep my nose clean.

  Mackay : Not throwing in the towel, are we, Fletcher? Or are you acknowledging that the system always wins?

  Fletch : Nobody wins, Mr Mackay, that's what's so tragic.

  Mackay : Normally I'd hesitate at putting a sprog in here, Fletcher, but I think the new Fletcher could be just what he needs.

  Fletch : Oh, going to have a bit of company down below, am I?

  Mackay : Got a young lad called Nicholson moving in here.

  Fletch : He's not a Scot, is he? I mean, we do draw the line somewhere.

  Mackay : No, he's from Sunderland.

  Fletch : Dangerously close!

  Mackay : Bit of a tearaway, keeps lashing out. You'll keep an eye on him?

  Fletch : Difficult not to in a room this size!

  Mackay : No, I mean, you'll show him what you've learned.

  Fletch : All right. What have I learned, Mr Mackay?

  Mackay : That there's no use in bucking the system.

  Fletch : All right. I'll just tell him three things. One - bide your time. Two - keep your nose clean. And three - don't let the bastards grind you down.