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Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC
Porridge

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.

  • Series 3, Episode 5 repeated Tuesday 7th January at 8pm on BBC4
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 987

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Porridge features

Friday Night Dinner. Martin (Paul Ritter). Copyright: Popper Pictures, Big Talk Productions

The greatest sitcom dads

For Father's Day, we celebrate some of the best examples of that comedy staple - the irascible, regularly baffled sitcom father, from across the decades.

6 Dates With Barker. Fritz Braun / 'Lola' (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Ronnie Barker Pilots

Ronnie Barker is well known for sitcom Porridge and sketch show The Two Ronnies in particular; but the former was born from a string of broadcast pilots showcasing his wide comic talent.

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