Duration
90 minutes
Quick Summary
Prison comedy, starring Ronnie Barker
About This Program
Cellmates Fletcher and Godber are coerced into aiding an escape attempt organised by the sinister Grouty. However, the two jailbirds contrive to break back into prison before their absence is detected by the formidable Mr Mackay. Comedy based on the TV series, starring Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Peter Vaughan, Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde
Porridge broadcasts on BBC Four at 11:40pm, Wednesday, 24 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
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Production Details
Year1979
Runtime89 mins
DirectorDick Clement
Cast & Crew
DC
Dick ClementDirector
RB
Ronnie Barkeras Norman Stanley Fletcher
JH
Julian Hollowayas Bainbridge
RB
Richard Beckinsaleas Lennie Godber
SK
Sam Kellyas Bunny Warren
GB
Geoffrey Bayldonas Governor
FM
Fulton Mackayas Mr Mackay
BW
Brian Wildeas Mr Barrowclough
PV
Peter Vaughanas Grouty
