Porridge

TV Series
2017
30m

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Nigel Fletcher is a sharp-witted chancer with no respect for authority. Just like his grandad Norman. Now, nearly 40 years after Norman served time, Nigel is following in his grandad's foots... Read allNigel Fletcher is a sharp-witted chancer with no respect for authority. Just like his grandad Norman. Now, nearly 40 years after Norman served time, Nigel is following in his grandad's footsteps. By heading straight into a prison cell.Nigel Fletcher is a sharp-witted chancer with no respect for authority. Just like his grandad Norman. Now, nearly 40 years after Norman served time, Nigel is following in his grandad's footsteps. By heading straight into a prison cell.

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Kevin Bishop

Fletch

• 2017

Dave Hill

Joe Lotterby

• 2017

Mark Bonnar

Officer Meekie

• 2017

Jason Barnett

Shel

• 2017

Harman Singh

Aziz

• 2017

Dominic Coleman

Officer Braithwaite

• 2017

Ricky Grover

Scudds

• 2017

Pippa Haywood

Governor Hallwood

• 2017

Caolan Byrne

Culhane

• 2017

Harry Peacock

Dougie Parfitt

• 2017

Amina Zia

Officer Driscoll

• 2017

Daniel Fearn

Ullett

• 2017

Zahra Ahmadi

Dr Marsden

• 2017

John Marquez

Nagid

• 2017

Rory Gallagher

Loomis

• 2017

Colin Hoult

Barry

• 2017

Phil Cornwell

Rob Strange

• 2017

Saira Jackson

Joanne

• 2017

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7sramachandran-19175

Fletch's Dad played by Nick Lyndhurst

Pity it was axed, was looking forward to Raymond Fletcher (Going Straight), Fletch's dad in future episodes.

4ygwerin1

Tasteless and Stale

While looking for an alternative TV Comedy, I decided to check out TV Gold and saw Porridge.

Mistakenly I assumed it was the original TV series, which is one of my absolute all time favourite shows.

But it turned out to be the latest programme, so I thought I'd give it a go.

I don't know how this excruciating garbage ever got a Pilot Episode, let alone commissioned into a regular show.

At the very least Auntie finally called time after just 1 Series, a heartfelt relief for all us fans of the original show.

And the dear departed Ronnie Barker, can finally have peace, and stop spinning in his grave.

1Foxtrot-Alpha777

Should never have been made.

The original was superb, a classic, a perfect example of good writing And great acting by perfectly cast actors. This is the polar opposite.

I need to be honest I didn't make it to the end, is was so bad it was unwatchable if you have seen the original. Even if you had not seen the original I don't think it works as a comedy, it's lame and dated.

1markqpr2000

Is this some sort of sick joke?

I just can't comprehend people rating this poor excuse of a comedy higher than 1. I love the original porridge. It didn't force the jokes and the characters were believable, but the remake is just a travesty. Do yourself a favour. Don't watch this.

7davbat2000

Pleasantly surprised.

Generally I prefer the classics to be left alone, and this is a little dated in its format and of course no prison was ever like it.

But there was enough to make me smile and laugh a few times. The thing I do dislike is Kevin Bishops delivery, its too reminiscent of Ronnie Barker and I understand why, I just find it annoying.