The Couch Critic Logo
The Couch CriticCouch Critic
TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch
LogoThe Couch Critic

Menu

TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch

© 2026 The Couch Critic

The Couch Critic Logo

The Couch Critic

Your go-to destination for honest movie and TV show reviews from a passionate community of critics. Join the conversation today.

X

Explore

  • Trending
  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Reviews
  • Lists
  • Games
  • About Us

Categories

  • Popular Movies
  • Trending Now
  • Upcoming
  • Airing Today
  • Movie Genres
  • TV Genres

Community

  • Guides
  • What to Watch

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • RSS Feed
© 2026 The Couch Critic.•Built by Hayden Thorn
Cookie Settings
The Movie Database

This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

Comedy Classics: Porridge
Comedy Classics: Porridge
  1. Movies
  2. Comedy Classics: Porridge

Comedy Classics: Porridge

2022
1h 30m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2022

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

An homage to the prison comedy series Porridge, created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. This documentary examines how Ronnie Barker’s Fletch influenced Slade Prison’s characters. There is also a look at 1978’s Going Straight, Porridge: The Movie, the US remake On the Rocks, and the 2017 reboot starring Kevin Bishop and Ricky Grover.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Dec 16, 2022
Languages
English
Production
Channel 5
Channel 5
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Official Website

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

David Jason

David Jason

Narrator

Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

(archive footage)

Brian Wilde

Brian Wilde

(archive footage)

Fulton Mackay

Fulton Mackay

(archive footage)

Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale

(archive footage)

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly

(archive footage)

Recommended Movies