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Porridge sees national treasure Ronnie Barker in arguably his most acclaimed role, career criminal Norman Stanley Fletcher of Muswell Hill in London.
We join Norman as he's serves his latest stretch, in HMS Prison Slade, for trying to steal an articulated Lorry.
Joining Norman and also doing "porridge" are a host of brilliantly cast and played inmates including cell mate Godber (Richard Beckinsale), disgraced dentist Harris (Ronald Lacey) & the senile Blanco Webb (David Jason) as they try and score daily "mini-victories" over the prison officers, in particular the head prison officer Mr MacKay (Fulton MacKay).
This collection contains every episode from this much loved and fondly remembered series.
We join Norman as he's serves his latest stretch, in HMS Prison Slade, for trying to steal an articulated Lorry.
Joining Norman and also doing "porridge" are a host of brilliantly cast and played inmates including cell mate Godber (Richard Beckinsale), disgraced dentist Harris (Ronald Lacey) & the senile Blanco Webb (David Jason) as they try and score daily "mini-victories" over the prison officers, in particular the head prison officer Mr MacKay (Fulton MacKay).
This collection contains every episode from this much loved and fondly remembered series.
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PORRIDGE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION 4 DISC BOX SET
SERIES 1
SERIES 2
SERIES 3
2 XMAS SPECIALS
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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There is no doubt that 'Porridge' is a classic sit-com. The humour is timeless and the cast is perfect. At the head of it all is Ronnie Barker who is fantastic as Fletcher and it is, in my opinion, the best thing that he ever did. With marvellous support from Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde and countless others this consistantly funny series deserves the many plaudits it has received. There are several cameos that are memorable from the likes of David Jason, Peter Vaughan, Ronald Lacey and Ken Jones and each performance is spot on.
This box set consists all of the three series and the Christmas specials. There are a few extras dotted about including the pilot episode 'Prisoner and Escort', an interview with Ronnie Barker and a documentary relating to the survey to find Britain's Best Sit-Com. While the extras are a nice bonus it is 'Porridge' that is the main attraction and it is a true classic and fully deserving of five stars.
This box set consists all of the three series and the Christmas specials. There are a few extras dotted about including the pilot episode 'Prisoner and Escort', an interview with Ronnie Barker and a documentary relating to the survey to find Britain's Best Sit-Com. While the extras are a nice bonus it is 'Porridge' that is the main attraction and it is a true classic and fully deserving of five stars.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
All wrapped up in one handy package this is all three of the BBC's celebrated comedy series plus the Christmas Specials, starring the wonderful Ronnie Barker in perhaps his greatest role as old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, set in a remote Cumberland nick - "Slade Prison".
After "The Likely Lads" and before "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" this was Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais writing at their absolute best with so many classic lines it's nigh on impossible to list them. I saw Sean Williamson reprise the role of Fletcher on a recent stage revival and they all came flooding back.
With a wonderful supporting cast - Richard Beckinsale as Godber, Sam Kelly as Warren, Peter Vaughan as Grouty and Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde as the prison officers, not to mention guest performers like David Jason as Blanco, this was a consistently funny and enjoyable show - surprising given the subject matter of prison life. From the golden age of BBC TV comedy. Recommended.
After "The Likely Lads" and before "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" this was Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais writing at their absolute best with so many classic lines it's nigh on impossible to list them. I saw Sean Williamson reprise the role of Fletcher on a recent stage revival and they all came flooding back.
With a wonderful supporting cast - Richard Beckinsale as Godber, Sam Kelly as Warren, Peter Vaughan as Grouty and Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde as the prison officers, not to mention guest performers like David Jason as Blanco, this was a consistently funny and enjoyable show - surprising given the subject matter of prison life. From the golden age of BBC TV comedy. Recommended.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I always loved Porridge and watching it again after all these years I still laughed out loud and found it had lost none of its sparkle and dry wit. It proves you don't need an overload of swearing to have really good comedy. Even with all the channels available now I have plenty of time to watch Porridge when there is 'nothing on'.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Never a dull moment
Got the set ( everything is here but the movie) as I was sick of the adverts on TV! Watched the whole lot in 5 days, brilliant if you get stuck in with bad weather (like now). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. H. Heyworth
Porridge Box Set
Porridge is timeless and although I would have seen most of them before, I can not believe how much I did not remember, what I saw this time but must have missed or ignored the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by graham
Christmas present
I have bought this series for my brother for a christmas present. He recently told me that it was his very favorite comedy series from his younger days. Read more
Published 5 months ago by E. M. Howard
Genius
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Fletch: Bad feet.
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Fletch: Bad feet.
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Fletch: Bad feet!
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Published 6 months ago by R. J. Lowery
NOrman Stanley Fletcher
Good comedy by one of the great comedians of his time - though have to say that one of the DVDs does not work as faulty
Published 6 months ago by chatham
Porrige
This is an excellent series from the master - Barker. Timeless humour.The show improved with each series. The co-stars were excellent. Read more
Published 6 months ago by len chantry
Brilliant
This is british comedy at it's best with the best comedy actors in Ronnie Barker. Age has not spoiled the entertainment this episodes provide.
Published 6 months ago by Essex Mike
PORRIDGE THE COMPLETE SERIES
THIS HAS TO BE THE CLASSIC RONNIE BARKER SERIES. THE ADDITION OF THE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS IS A GREAT BONUS. EACH EPISODE CAME OUT REALLY FRESH - THEY HAVE NOT DATED. Read more
Published 8 months ago by RT
One of the best British Comedies ever
The complete box set of all the great episodes and specials of Porridge.
From a dark dingy prison comes a show you can watch endlessly - and actually feel a warmth... Read more
From a dark dingy prison comes a show you can watch endlessly - and actually feel a warmth... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gooner
Excellent item!
Bought this for my dad for father's day, as he used to love watching this on the TV. I was too young to remember it the first time it was broadcast, but loved watching repeats of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Abbafan1972
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