Review of Porridge (1979) by Captain S — 14 Feb 2008

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

This review of Porridge (1979) was written by Captain S on 14 Feb 2008.

Porridge has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Porridge (1979)

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 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 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 Vic E (4) on 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…

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By John K (1,706) on 13 Jun 2009

Wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch..its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout…

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By Mal M (25) on 14 Jul 2007

Ronnie Barker comes to big screen in 'Porridge'', an offshoot of the popular TV sitcom…

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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 Richard H (920) on 21 May 2008

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

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By Private U (13,627) on 12 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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Review of Porridge (1979)

By Andrew I (238) on 25 Dec 2009

Good throughout and hilarious at times. One of the best spin-off movies from a British series…

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