Is Porridge on BBC iPlayer UK?

Name: Porridge
Director: Dick Clement
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1979
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay

Yes, Porridge (1979) is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

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Porridge(1979)

Comedy
Crime

1h 33m

Last verified: 20/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

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Synopsis

Fletcher is ordered to arrange a prisoner vs celebrity football game, unaware it's a diversion for an escape. Fletcher and cellmate Lennie accidentally discover the plan and must break back into prison to avoid punishment.