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Porridge

A prisoner serving a five-year term works tirelessly to uphold a spotless reputation and defy the corrupting forces within the prison walls.

In the British comedy-drama film, Norman Stanley Fletcher, a seasoned prisoner, begins a five-year sentence at HM prison Slade in Cumbria. He takes a young and inexperienced cellmate, Lenny Godber, under his wing, sharing his expertise on how to navigate life inside the prison walls.

Episodes:

Episode 1 New Faces, Old Hands

1. New Faces, Old Hands

Aired: Sep 5, 1974

On New Year's Day, three new inmates arrive at Slade Prison, comprising Norma...

Episode 2 The Hustler

2. The Hustler

Aired: Sep 12, 1974

Fletcher navigates the hidden world of underground gambling at Slade Prison, ...

Episode 3 A Night In

3. A Night In

Aired: Sep 19, 1974

Lennie Godber finds a new sense of calm after moving into Fletcher's cell fol...

Episode 4 A Day Out

4. A Day Out

Aired: Sep 26, 1974

Godber's excitement about his newfound freedom is short-lived as he's forced ...

Episode 5 Ways and Means

5. Ways and Means

Aired: Oct 3, 1974

Fletcher's spirits sink as he faces another dismal week in prison, but a surp...

Episode 6 Men Without Women

6. Men Without Women

Aired: Oct 10, 1974

A fellow prisoner, Bunny Warren, requests Fletcher's help in deciphering his ...

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Info about Porridge

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Comedy, Crime

Porridge: Where to Watch Online in United Kingdom?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Porridge" by streaming it on the following platforms: Britbox, Sky Go or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: BBC iPlayer, Now TV. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Porridge" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Windows Store, Amazon, Google Play.