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Porridge. Fletch (Kevin Bishop). Copyright: BBC
Porridge

Porridge (2016)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2016 - 2017
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Reinvention of the classic Ronnie Barker sitcom Porridge. Fletch's grandson, Fletch, is imprisoned for cyber crimes. Also features Kevin Bishop, Dave Hill, Mark Bonnar, Dominic Coleman, Jason Barnett and more.

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Kate Beckinsale gives blessing to Porridge special

Hollywood actress Kate Beckinsale, the daughter of Richard Beckinsale, has given her blessing to the BBC bringing back Porridge.

BBC News, 28th August 2016

Porridge review

Once the rhythms and characters are settled, it's like the old gang had never been away. And, yes, that means accepting Bishop as the new Fletch.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th August 2016

Why did they have to remake Porridge?

Even a strong performance from Kevin Bishop can't save this unnecessarily 'modern' reboot of a British comedy classic.

Tim Glanfield, Radio Times, 26th August 2016

Kevin Bishop interview

The controversial comedian, who is to pay tribute to Ronnie Barker in a new reboot of Porridge, talks bullying, fame and why he ditched LA for Brighton.

Daphne Lockyer, The Telegraph, 25th August 2016

Sitcom season will bring plenty of criticism & viewers

One-off returns for shows like Are You Being Served?, Porridge, Keeping Up Appearances and Goodnight Sweetheart could lead to big audiences and probably some full series, says Mark Jefferies.

Mark Jefferies, Radio Times, 11th August 2016

Comedy reboots: never go back

If we want to wallow in nostalgia, let's have repeats rather than retreads.

Deborah Shrewsbury, The Custard TV, 11th July 2016

Audio: Kate Beckinsale welcomes new Porridge episode

Kate Beckinsale has welcomed the BBC's update to classic sitcom Porridge, in which her father starred.

Speaking to 5 live Afternoon Edition's Colin Paterson, the Underworld star said it would be "quite nice" to see a modern version featuring relatives of the original characters - although she said she wouldn't be taking part.

Her father Richard, who died when she was five years old, played Godber in the classic sitcom opposite Ronnie Barker.

Colin Paterson, BBC News, 31st May 2016

Cast 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 2016

Kevin Bishop to take on Ronnie Barker role in Porridge

Comedian/actor Kevin Bishop is to take on the lead role in a modern remake of prison sitcom Porridge, which originally starred Ronnie Barker as repeat offender Norman Stanley Fletcher.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2016

John Lloyd critical of 'impertinent' sitcom remakes

Blackadder mastermind John Lloyd has insisted that his iconic sitcom will not follow the likes of Porridge, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and Are You Being Served? in being remade by the BBC.

Shaun Kitchener, The Daily Express, 21st March 2016

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