Porridge Season 1 • TV Show
Porridge • TV Show • Rating 8.1 out of 10
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Porridge coming?
Porridge is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on March 25, 1977. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 15 (GB), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
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. It blends comedy elements. The series reflects a distinct GB style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Porridge
Porridge has been releasing episodes between September 1974 and March 1977 across 3 seasons. So far there are 18 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 16 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of Porridge
The main cast includes Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale and Fulton Mackay. Behind the scenes, it is created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
Ronnie Barker
as Norman Stanley Fletcher
Richard Beckinsale
as Lennie Godber
Fulton Mackay
as Mr. Mackay
Brian Wilde
as Mr. Barrowclough