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Porridge (U.S. title: Doing Time) is a 1979 British comedy film directed by Dick Clement and starring Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde. It was written by Clement and Ian La Frenais based on their BBC television series Porridge (1974–1977).
Apr 14, 2020 · Porridge is a 1979 film based on the television series Porridge. The film, set a year before the final episode of the TV series, includes one of the last appearances by Richard Beckinsale,...
- 90 min
- 711.2K
- Ian Robson
Nov 16, 1979 · Based on the popular TV series, Doing Time follows Fletcher and Lennie as they try to stop a prison escape. The film features Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay and other familiar faces from the show.
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- Comedy, Crime
- Dick Clement
- 1979-11-16
Overview. Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it. Dick Clement. Director, Writer. Ian La Frenais. Writer. Reviews 2. Discussions 0.
A comedy film about a prisoner (Ronnie Barker) who tries to escape and re-enter prison. Read the critics' ratings and comments on this classic British comedy.
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- Dick Clement
- Comedy
- Ronnie Barker
Mar 6, 2024 · Porridge (U.S. title: Doing Time) is a 1979 British comedy film directed by Dick Clement and starring Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde.
- 90 min
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Porridge is a British comedy film based on the TV series of the same name. It stars Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, a prisoner who tries to avoid the escape plan of his cellmate Grouty.
