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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The danger of constantly celebrating the past
Nostalgia. Easy promotability. A blend of old and new. Low risk. Lots of press. And a brand new half hour to be written by Clement and Frenais, writers of the near-perfect Porridge. What's not to like? As a consumer of comedy, I'm fine with all of the above obviously. As a writer of comedy, my feelings are slightly more mixed.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 14th March 2016BBC releases full details on Landmark Sitcom Season
The BBC has confirmed details of its Landmark Sitcom Season, with new episodes of Porridge, Keeping Up Appearances and Up Pompeii! confirmed alongside pilots, documentaries and panel shows.
British Comedy Guide, 10th March 2016