British Comedy Guide
Porterhouse Blue. Skullion (David Jason). Copyright: Carnival Films
Porterhouse Blue

Porterhouse Blue

  • TV comedy drama
  • Channel 4
  • 1987
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Comedy set in a crusty Cambridge college challenged by change. Stars David Jason, Ian Richardson, John Sessions, Paul Rogers, John Woodnutt and more.

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Porterhouse Blue

Porterhouse Blue

Malcolm Bradury's TV adaptation of Tom Sharpe's comic novel Porterhouse Blue. Based on the novel by Tom Sharpe, this satirical British miniseries surveys the machinations of upper-crust academics at the elite Cambridge College. Drama ensues when reform-minded Sir Evans (Ian Richardson) is appointed master. Determined to modernize this old-fashioned institution, Evans finds himself at odds with its recalcitrant staff, chief among them the devious Skullion (David Jason). It's a battle of wills, and no one is spared as this dark comedy lampoons privileged pupils, professors, and politicians alike.

First released: Sunday 18th May 2008

  • Distributor: 4DVD
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 1
  • Catalogue: C4DVD10227

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