A further sequel series following the grandson of fletcher, porridge, aired in 2016 and 2017. Nov 16, 2015 porridge originally premiered as part of a 1973 project commissioned by the bbc seven of one, which would feature ronnie barker in seven different situation comedy pilot episodes. Two ronnies i love the two ronnies ronnie barker ronnie corbett british comedy uk. Most of the warders and inmates from the original series appear in the film, with the notable exceptions of lukewarm, blanco, heslop and harris. The average tomatometer is the sum of all season scores divided by the number of seasons with a tomatometer.
All episodes and the film were created by the british broadcasting corporation. The plan was that the most successful would then be made into a full series. Classic 1970s sitcom commissioned for brand new series starring kevin bishop porridge, the 1970s sitcom starring ronnie barker, is to be revived for a full series with actor and comedian. A guide to porridge, the 1973 1977 bbc one tv sitcom about the inmates in a prison. Porridge starring ronnie barker probably the best comedy about life and how not to screw the system. Were in a state of disbelief that porridge is coming back after all these years, but kevin bishop is. Bbc remake of 1970s ronnie barker series porridge is. 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. Porridge tv series richard beckinsale and ronnie barker watch porridge series 1 episode the prison life of fletcher, a criminal serving a fiveyear sentence, as he strives to bide his time, keep his record clean, and refuses to be ground down by the prison system. Its new years eve, and norman stanley fletcher is escorted from london to slade prison in the far north of england to begin a fiveyear sentence for stealing a lorry.
Blue peter porridge ronnie barker interview duration. Ronnie barker porridge the unofficial homepage of the. One of seven different sitcom pilots commissioned by the bbc in 1973 seven of one starring ronnie barker. Porridge comedy with ronnie barker in it public group. Porridge 2017 tv show season 1 episodes list next episode. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. From the bbc want to share your views with the team. But its a long journey from london to hmp slade can fletch escape his escort. The following is a list of episodes for the british sitcom porridge and sequel series. Ronnie barker had preferred another of the proposed pilots about a welsh gambling addict, but the bbc commissioned prisoner and escort. Ronnie barker, brian wilde, fulton mackay, richard. Bbc remake of 1970s ronnie barker classic series is commissioned for a full series after successful oneoff revival by thomas burrows for mailonline.
Porridge series and episodes list british comedy guide. Porridge comedy with ronnie barker in it public group facebook. Here are four hilarious episodes from the classic bbc comedy series porridge, starring ronnie barker, brian wilde, richard beckinsale, and fulton mackay. Stars ronnie barker, richard beckinsale, fulton mackay, brian wilde and others. Watch or download porridge specials full episode free tv. Smalltime career criminal fletcher barker takes firsttimer godber beckinsale under his wing to show him the ropes, all the while trying to get one over on officious prison officer mr mackay fulton mackay. Liveaction lion king may have found its timon and pumbaa. The programme ran for three series, and included two christmas specials and a feature film of the same name. The most successful would then be made into a full series. In a 2004 bbc poll of the 50 greatest british sitcoms, it was voted number 6. The programme ran for three series, and included two christmas specials and a feature film of the same name in the united states, the fil. Porridge 2017 forty years on from the original series, kevin bishop plays fletch, grandson of ronnie barkers iconic character, who is in prison for cyber crimes and getting himself into more trouble while he is in there. Ronnie barker stars as fletcher, who faces the prospect of spending the next five years in prison. This modern reworking of the classic prison sitcom of the 1970s reunites the shows original creators for a full series of new episodes to air on bbc one.
Porridge 1974 tv series wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. I cant pick out my favourite moment because there are so many. Porridge is a classic comedy reflecting the broadcast standards and attitudes of its time. In short, i found this to be a very enjoyable series. Porridge 1974 following on from the successful pilot prisoner and escort norman stanley fletcher returns for a full stretch of porridge. Porridge season 1 tv show easy and safe downloading. Ronnie barker was a comic genius, the likes of which we will probably never see again.
To really appreciate this you have to be ready for subtle linguistic twists that will leave you howling with laughter. The following is a list of episodes for the british sitcom porridge and sequel series, going straight, which aired on bbc 1 from 5 september 1974 to 25 march 1977 and 24 february to 7 april 1978 respectively. Porridge is a 1979 film based on the television series porridge. Porridge originally premiered as part of a 1973 project commissioned by the bbc seven of one, which would feature ronnie barker in seven different situation comedy pilot episodes. With ronnie barker, brian wilde, fulton mackay, richard beckinsale. Shows like this,the two ronnies and open all hours ensure he will never be forgotten.
Blue peter porridge ronnie barker interview youtube. My brother and i were joint best men at our friends wedding last year, and for our best mans speech we used some lines from the two ronnies four candles etc. Porridge 1974 tv series wikimili, the best wikipedia. I have both porridge videos, and if i have one complaint, it is only that there arent more episodes available on video the same goes for open all hours. Classic comedy series about the inmates and wardens of hm prison slade, starring ronnie barker and richard beckinsale. Porridge tv series 19741977 the movie database tmdb.
However, i never got quite to like open all hours for some reason that also starred ronnie barker, and that ran contemporaneously with porridge as i. There is also a different governor, played by geoffrey bayldon rather than series regular michael barrington. Steptoe and son christmas 74, full version duration. Before porridge hit the screens, ronnie barker was best known for his comedy series alongside ronnie corbett, the two ronnies. Bbcs porridge starring kevin bishop gets new series tv. Series 2, episode 1 is repeated on yesterday today at 11pm. Ronnie barker apparently thought porridge the pinnacle of his dazzling comic career,and that is truly saying something. Porridge is a british sitcom, starring ronnie barker and richard beckinsale, written by dick. It is set in the fictional hmp slade in cumberland now cumbria. Ronnie barker who retired officially in 1988 is a splendid character actor and is so entertaining to watch.
It was released under the title doing time in the united states. Bbc remake of 1970s ronnie barker classic series is commissioned for a full series after successful oneoff revival. This highly successful series ran from 1971 until 1987, a. This sitcom stars english actor ronnie barker of the baftawinning sketch show the two ronnies. Doing porridge is british slang for a spell of imprisonment, as. Porridge was a british bbc television sitcom 1974a. Ronnie barker porridge the unofficial homepage of the bbc.
Pilot episode that became the classic comedy series. Porridge series and christmas specials repackaged dvd. Thanks to the immense talents involved, porridge will always be one of britains most fondly regarded sitcomstv programmes. Ronnie barker classic, porridge, to get 21st century redo. All 20 episodes of the classic sitcom, starring ronnie barker and richard beckinsale, set in slade prison. However, i never got quite to like open all hours for some reason that also starred ronnie barker, and that ran contemporaneously with porridge as i recall. Porridge specials 1977 full tv online free movieenglishdownload. Apr 04, 2017 its new years eve, and norman stanley fletcher is escorted from london to slade prison in the far north of england to begin a fiveyear sentence for stealing a lorry. Ronnie barker classic, porridge, to get 21st century re. Blue peter porridge ronnie barker interview by charliemouse1234. Porridge ronnie barker stars as norman stanley fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean, and guiding his young roomie godber, whilst residing in hmp slade.
Porridge ran for twenty episodes over three series and managed number seven. Porridge originated with a 1973 project commissioned by the bbc seven of one, which would see ronnie barker star in seven different situation comedy pilot episodes. Going straight theme tune by ronnie barker full 7inch single version. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. Season 1 guide for porridge 2017 tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Fletcher plans to add a bit of christmas spirit to the season with his homemade liquor. Porridge tv series 19741977 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The sitcom focuses on prison inmate, nigel norman fletcher played by bishop, the grandson of norman stanley fletcher, who is sent to. Season 1 ronnie barker stars as a habitual criminal doing more time at hm prison slade browse available episodes. Going straight theme tune by ronnie barker full 7inch single version by harold. Queen elizabeth ii broadcast to britain on april 5, 2020. Porridge, the 1970s sitcom starring ronnie barker, is to be revived for a full series with actor and comedian kevin bishop playing the lead role of nigel fletch fletcher. The most successful would then be made into a full. The first sighting of what became the classic sitcom porridge.
Barkers shopkeeper initially misunderstands and then tries to correct corbetts character, but he swiftly mimics the flawed pronunciations when the frustrated sheikh placed a pile of cash on the counter. Four more episodes from the classic prison sitcom, starring ronnie barker as fletcher, with richard beckinsale and fulton mackay in support. The producers and the writers were keen to make more episodes, but barker was wary. Bbc one and bbc two sitcom about the inmates in a prison. Read about the history of porridge on the archive bbc comedy site.
Series 2, episode 1 is repeated on yesterday today at 9pm. Sentenced to spend five years at her majestys pleasure in slade prison, fletch whiles away the time sharing his wealth of experience with his fellow inmates, particularly firsttimer lennie. Cast include tony osoba, fulton mackay, ronnie barker, brian wilde, sam kelly, richard beckinsale. This highly successful series ran from 1971 until 1987, a year before barker s retirement from showbusiness.
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