Porridge (1974) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Sep 5, 1974 Episode runtime: 30 min Seasons: 3 Episodes: 20 Status: Ended Rating: 2.9/10 Network: BBC One Comedy

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Porridge is built around a clear hook, then lets the characters do most of the work. Notable cast includes Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde. It currently has 3 seasons and 20 episodes. Expect a consistent tone and a few strong set pieces rather than nonstop escalation. Viewer ratings sit around 2.9/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

Overview

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.

Cast & crew

Cast: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde

Streaming Availability

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Seasons & episodes

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1. A Storm in a Teacup

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 18, 1977

2. Poetic Justice

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 25, 1977

3. Rough Justice

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 4, 1977

4. Pardon Me

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 11, 1977

5. A Test of Character

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 18, 1977

6. Final Stretch

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 25, 1977

FAQ

Is Porridge (1974) on streaming?
We refresh this page regularly, but we could not confirm an official streaming, rental, or purchase option for Porridge (1974) at this time.

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How many seasons does it have?
It has 3 seasons (20 episodes).