A Test of Character

Episode aired Mar 18, 1977
TV-14
30m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

143

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Comedy Crime

Godber is doing his history O Level exam and Fletch means to help him pass by getting Warren to steal the test paper for him, which he does. However, Godber prefers to pass on his own merits... Read allGodber is doing his history O Level exam and Fletch means to help him pass by getting Warren to steal the test paper for him, which he does. However, Godber prefers to pass on his own merits and refuses to accept it. Warren spies on him and sees him peep at the paper so that, whe... Read allGodber is doing his history O Level exam and Fletch means to help him pass by getting Warren to steal the test paper for him, which he does. However, Godber prefers to pass on his own merits and refuses to accept it. Warren spies on him and sees him peep at the paper so that, when Godber finishes the exam and claims to be happy that pass or fail, it will have been all... Read all

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7Prismark10

A Test of Character

All Godber wants is some peace and quiet so he can study for his O Level History exams.

Fletcher is determined to yap. His education was interrupted by the war. Mackay is pleased to see Godber improve himself.

The educational achievement at Slade prison has been poor. Only one person got an O Level the previous year. It was in Spanish by some bloke called Gomes.

Fletcher decides to help out Godber by stealing the answers from Barrowclough's office. He needs help from McLaren and Bunny Warren to do it.

The question will Godber be prepared to cheat?

Alun Armstrong features as an inmate who uses writing to express his more violent tendencies. As we know from previous episodes that Bunny Warren could not read. The punchline was easy to spot.

9snoozejonc

never been in no nick!

This is a very strong episode with great character moments.

The comedy banter is as good as always, with Fletch, Warren, Barrowclough, and MacKay used very well by the writers. That being said the plot regarding the exam paper is very predictable.

Ronnie Barker is exceptional, making the best of the material. He not only displays fantastic comic timing, but when required he shifts to a slightly more dramatic tone to convey the character's insecurities and his care for Godber. The "cross roads of your life" speech he delivers is one of the best moments of the entire show.

8.5/10 for me but I round up.