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Series · 1974 · 30 min · 3 seasons

Porridge (1974)

8.2/10 · 57 votes
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Comedy

Porridge is a TV series (Comedy) that first aired in 1974. Porridge has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 8.2/10 from 57 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Porridge in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S3 · E6 — Final Stretch March 25, 1977

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry Porridge, and the countries where you can watch it:

Sky Go 2 countries

United Kingdom, Ireland

Now TV 2 countries

United Kingdom, Ireland

BritBox Amazon Channel 1 countries

Australia

BBC iPlayer 1 countries

United Kingdom

Plot

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Porridge?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Porridge in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Porridge?

The main cast of Porridge includes Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde and Sam Kelly.

Who created Porridge?

Porridge was created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.

How many seasons and episodes does Porridge have?

Porridge has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total.

When was Porridge released?

Porridge first aired on September 5, 1974.

Has Porridge ended?

Yes, Porridge has ended.

Is Porridge worth watching?

Porridge has an average rating of 8.2/10 from 57 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Porridge?

If you enjoyed Porridge, try Arrested Development, Night Court, Night Court and Benson.

Is Porridge on Sky Go?

Not in United States right now. Porridge is on Sky Go in: United Kingdom and Ireland.

Is Porridge on Now TV?

Not in United States right now. Porridge is on Now TV in: United Kingdom and Ireland.

Is Porridge on BritBox Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Porridge is on BritBox Amazon Channel in: Australia.

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Updated: October 30, 2026 ·

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