Review of Porridge (1979) by Paul H — 26 Jul 2007

The best TV spin off film there is. Quality.

This review of Porridge (1979) was written by Paul H on 26 Jul 2007.

Porridge has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 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 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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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 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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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 Paul D (6,077) on 28 Aug 2007

Good film spin off from the television series, but you really need to know the characters to enjoy all the jokes before seeing the movie…

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By Ismail G (1) on 28 Jun 2007

Classic, just like the amazing tv series…

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By Procrastination B (4) on 17 Oct 2007

Wisely only extended to 90 minutes, they didn't try to change anything, just made a longer episode…

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