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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Paul Byrne

Burglar with 'unenviable record' jailed by judge using words from BBC sitcom Porridge

A career criminal had Ronnie Barker’s words ringing in his ears as he was served more “porridge”.

Burglar Alan Wild was told his court appearances had become an “occupational hazard”.

The same phrase was used by the judge who sent down fictional Slade Prison inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher, who was played by Barker in the legendary BBC 70s sitcom Porridge.

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