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 2 repeated Sunday at 12:10am on BBC4
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Poll reveals the best sitcom Christmas specials
The finale of The Office has been voted as the best TV Christmas sitcom special by readers of Radio Times.
British Comedy Guide, 11th December 2019Clement & La Frenais to publish memoir
Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais - the creators of sitcoms including Porridge and The Likely Lads - are to publish a memoir in September.
British Comedy Guide, 29th May 2019Fawlty Towers tops Radio Times greatest British sitcom list
Fawlty Towers has come out top of a list of the greatest British sitcoms, as compiled by Radio Times magazine.
British Comedy Guide, 9th April 2019The 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 2015