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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.
- Episode 1 repeated Tuesday 10th September at 8pm on BBC4
Streaming rank this week: 4,606
Porridge - Series One
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The first series of the timeless prison classic, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale.
Also includes a special interview with Ronnie Barker himself.
First released: Sunday 30th September 2001
- Distributor: BBC Worldwide
- Region: 2
- Discs: 1
- Catalogue: BBCDVD1059
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