Comedy Classics: Porridge (2022)
An homage to the prison comedy series Porridge, created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. This documentary examines how Ronnie Barker’s Fletch influenced Slade Prison’s characters. There is also a look at 1978’s Going Straight, Porridge: The Movie, the US remake On the Rocks, and the 2017 reboot starring Kevin Bishop and Ricky Grover.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 16, 2022
Cast
- David Jason - Narrator
- Ronnie Barker - (archive footage)
- Brian Wilde - (archive footage)
- Fulton Mackay - (archive footage)
- Richard Beckinsale - (archive footage)
- Sam Kelly - (archive footage)
Production: Channel 5
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Comedy Classics: Porridge about?
- An homage to the prison comedy series Porridge, created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. This documentary examines how Ronnie Barker’s Fletch influenced Slade Prison’s characters. There is also a look at 1978’s Going Straight, Porridge: The Movie, the US remake On the Rocks, and the 2017 reboot starring Kevin Bishop and Ricky Grover.
- Who stars in Comedy Classics: Porridge?
- Comedy Classics: Porridge stars David Jason, Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale, Sam Kelly.
- How long is Comedy Classics: Porridge?
- Comedy Classics: Porridge has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Comedy Classics: Porridge?
- Comedy Classics: Porridge is a Documentary film.
- Where was Comedy Classics: Porridge produced?
- Comedy Classics: Porridge was produced in United Kingdom.