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 Hannah M (863) on 17 Apr 2007

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

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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 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 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 Richard H (920) on 21 May 2008

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

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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 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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