Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions
Porridge

Porridge

  • 1979 film

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy. Also features Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Peter Vaughan, Geoffrey Bayldon and more.

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Press clippings

The unknown starring role Chelmsford City FC played in Porridge film

Some stars from the Chelmsford City FC team at the time had cameo roles.

Matt Lee, Essex Live, 3rd July 2022

Sitcom Season reviewed

If you are meant to leave the best until last, does that mean that you put your worst first? If that's the case, then the BBC is following that rule with its sitcom season.

Shouting At The Telly, 2nd September 2016

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