Plot — What is Porridge about?
Porridge is a British situation comedy broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977, running for three series, two Christmas specials and a feature film also titled Porridge. Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, it stars Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale as two inmates at the fictional HMP Slade in Cumberland. "Doing porridge" is British slang for serving a prison sentence, porridge once being the traditional breakfast in UK prisons. The series was followed by a 1978 sequel, Going Straight, which established that Fletcher would not be going back to prison again. Porridge was voted number seven in a 2004 BBC poll of the 100 greatest British sitcoms.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1974 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 3 (18 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 82% (8.2/10, 57 votes) |
Porridge — FAQ
Is Porridge worth watching? Porridge holds a 8.2/10 rating from 57 viewers. Porridge is a British situation comedy broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977, running for three series, two Christmas specials and a feature film also titled Porridge. Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, it stars R
Who is behind Porridge? Created by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais.
Who is in the cast of Porridge? It stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde.
Where can I stream Porridge? You can stream Porridge on Now TV. Availability may vary by region.
When did Porridge release? It first aired in 1974.
