Disturbing the Peace (Porridge) Disturbing the Peace (Porridge) "Disturbing the Peace" is an episode of the BBC sitcom "Porridge". It first aired on 7 November 1975. In this episode, Mr Mackay leaves Slade Prison to go on a course. The rest of the prison rejoices, until they realise Mackay's replacement is Mr. Wainwright who Fletcher remembers from Brixton. Fletch realises that Wainwright is a threat, but this does not stop the prisoners teaching the ill-mannered warden a lesson he’ll never forget... The episode opens in the library where Fletcher is working. Fletcher asks Barrowclough to sign the order form for new books, but Barrowclough
Porridge (TV series) more bearable by beating the system, even in trivial ways. The BBC was forced to look around for locations because the Home Office refused permission for any production filming inside or outside a real prison. Instead the main gatehouse of the disused St Albans Prison (in the town's Victoria Street) was used in the opening credits. Exteriors were first filmed at a psychiatric hospital near Watford. However, after the completion of the second series, the hospital withdrew permission for more filming following complaints from patients' families. Another institution near Ealing was then used for the third series. Scenes within cells