Porridge (1973)
- TV sitcom
- BBC One / BBC Two
- 1973 - 1977
- 21 episodes (3 series)
Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean and guiding his young 'roomie' Godber, whilst residing in HMP Slade. Stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Michael Barrington and more.
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The top 10 British sitcoms of the 70s
The 1970s is rightly lauded as the golden age of British sitcom.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 1st December 2018New version of Porridge ends after one series
The new version of Porridge has finished after one series. The BBC says they have no plans to film any more episodes.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd February 2018Fawlty Towers named comedians' favourite sitcom
A survey of comedians has revealed that Fawlty Towers is their favourite sitcom, and Alan Partridge meeting his superfan is their favourite scene. "Don't tell him Pike" was picked as the favourite one-liner.
British Comedy Guide, 4th January 2017Porridge feature
With a remake in the pipeline as part of the BBC's tribute season to classic sitcoms, we look at Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais' brilliant 1970s comedy about the inmates of Slade Prison.
Andrew Martin, BBC, 22nd May 2016Cast confirmed for new version of Porridge
Kevin Bishop has been confirmed as the lead actor in the new version of Porridge. The cast list also includes Mark Bonnar, Ralph Ineson and Dave Hill.
British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2016Christopher Biggins slams down Porridge reboot
'I wish they would leave these things alone,' the actor, who appeared as Lukewarm in the comedy series, admitted after the Beeb decided Porridge would be one of five programmes to come back to our screens in 2016.
Rebecca Lewis, Metro, 23rd November 2015BBC to produce new Porridge spin-off
The BBC is to revive classic sitcom Porridge. A new pilot episode will focus on Fletcher's loveable rogue grandson, who is also in prison.
British Comedy Guide, 15th November 2015James Cary's top 10 sitcoms, #3 - Porridge
How good and well regarded is Porridge? Here's how. Google it. The TV show comes out ahead of the food.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 7th August 2015Unseen Porridge material to be screened in documentary
The TV channel Gold is working on a new three-part documentary series about prison sitcom Porridge.
British Comedy Guide, 16th December 2013Porridge: The best lines from Britain's greatest sitcom
No one does British comedy quite like Porridge. Here are six of our favourites that'll tickle you pink.
Chris Collier, Sabotage Times, 30th September 2013