Review of Porridge (1979) by Vic E — 11 Feb 2008

Great film that lives up to or exceeds the TV series. If you love Ronnie Barker, you will enjoy him in one of his best roles.

This review of Porridge (1979) was written by Vic E on 11 Feb 2008.

Porridge has generally received positive reviews.

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 10 Mar 2013

After the success of the TV series Porridge, which ran on the BBC from 1974 to 1977, creators Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais were offered…

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By Captain S (23) on 14 Feb 2008

Not As Good As The TV Show (1974 - 76) But Still Some Good Laughs…

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By Mark N (906) on 30 Dec 2010

Christmas movie night with Iris. We have watched the tv show(s) this Christmas, and this is not fit to lick its prison boots…

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By Stu C (99) on 27 Dec 2010

Wonderfully faithful to the original TV series and is one of the few that survives that transition to the big screen…

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By Murray S (110) on 27 Mar 2010

I would not exactly call this a Film; more like a feature length episode of the TV series. If you love Porridge, you will love this…

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By Hannah M (863) on 17 Apr 2007

Ronnie barker is absolutly brilliant. hillarious comedy, wtch da tv series…

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By Paul W (1,226) on 16 Feb 2013

For fans of the tv series only - this is a stretched archaic affair, where camp prisoners wearing rouge passes as humour…

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By Richard H (920) on 21 May 2008

Nice movie for the 1970's. Ronnie Barker at his best…

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 15 Jun 2007

One of those rare tv programme to the big screen films that manages to keep what amde the TV series such a hit in the first place.Ronnie Barker…

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By Paul H (999) on 26 Jul 2007

The best TV spin off film there is. Quality…

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