Porridge
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.
Created by: Dick Clement, Ian La FrenaisCast: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay
Dick ClementCreated by
Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley Fletcher
Richard BeckinsaleLennie Godber
Fulton MackayMr. MackaySimilar shows
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Seasons and episodes
Seasons: 3 · Episodes: 18 · Ended
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Porridge: frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Porridge have?
Porridge has 18 episodes across 3 seasons. The final episode aired on March 25, 1977.
When was Porridge released?
Porridge premiered on September 5, 1974.
Who is in the cast of Porridge?
The main cast includes Ronnie Barker (Norman Stanley Fletcher), Richard Beckinsale (Lennie Godber), Fulton Mackay (Mr. Mackay), and Brian Wilde (Mr. Barrowclough).
Who created Porridge?
Porridge was created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
How is Porridge rated?
Porridge has a rating of 8.2/10 on TMDB from 57 votes.
