Porridge- The Complete - Series 1-3 & The Christmas Specials [1979] | ![Porridge- The Complete - Series 1-3 & The Christmas Specials [1979]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411B6JYKG7L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Dick Clement
Actors: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Peter Vaughan
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: Video
List Price: £39.99
Buy Used: £35.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 5160
Format: Box Set, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 625 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5 x 4.9
EAN: 5014503703226
ASIN: B00004YN6R
Theatrical Release Date: August 12, 1979
Release Date: November 20, 2000
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: used but in like new condition. 4 vhs tapes, series 1-3 and christmas specials
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 Legendary Film from a Legendary Sitcom August 6, 2008
Mr. D. Palmer (England - Wolves)
Another BBC 'from small to big screen' film from the 70s which saw many sitcoms of the era go for it such as 'The Likely Lads' & 'Are You Being Served?' Among others.
What makes this one stand out is that its just the best out of the lot.
The writing & acting are combined perfectly to create a viewing that has the humour constant throughout. The legendary Ronnie Barker continues to cement himself as an icon of British comedy as Fletcher which helps make this film stand out.
As with most sitcom films the situation is on a grander scale, having Fletcher & Godber stumble upon a prson break attempt & are forced to escape as well, which then forces the dynamic duo having to break back in to Slade Prison, while trying to avoid Fulton Mackay who's hot on their trail.
If you love or even just find Porridge amusing then i thouroughly recommend it. A shining example of when done properly a BBC sitcom can make the leap to the big screen. Though let's be hopeful that none of the modern BBC comedies have a chance of the big screen transformation.
Great to see Again.. June 30, 2008
Christopher Bishop (Youngstown, Ohio United States)
Nice to see this classic again and i will now have to get on with buying the actual series.
Until now i had not got anything that had ronnie barker in it but i have all the rising damp episodes that has beckinsale in them.
Wont coment to much as everyone else has already given you the gist of this classic spin off of the classic series.
But just to say im glad now ive actualy got it in my collection.
Great service form Amazon uk to the USA.
Thanks guys keeps me a loyal customer.
 Enjoyable, nostalgic fun July 20, 2007
Mr. Ross Maynard (Glasgow, Scotland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Porridge the Movie is like an elongated episode of the series and is comforting and enjoyable in a lazy wet afternoon sort of way. It is not hugely funny - there are about as many laughs in 90 minutes as in a normal 30 minute episode - but it is fun. The film is mainly about Fletcher and Gobber and many of the background characters who provide so much to the series are missing here. Even Mr MacKay doesn't really get much look in. If you are new to Porridge then I would strongly recommend the series over this. If you just want some good old fashioned British comedy for a pleasant evening in, then this is enjoyable and fun (without being a riot).
Big Screen Little Film Big Laughs January 24, 2007
A. Marczak (Didcot)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
After 3 successful series of Porridge and a couple of Christmas specials, it was no surprise that they made a film too. The comparison is interesting for various reasons. The cast has thankfully been kept almost completely in tact ( a different governor, for example, and no Blanco Webb), and Grouty gets a proper run out for once. The set is suddenly far more expansive, and the close quarters that we are used to in the TV show are sacrificed for big open plan set pieces.
The plot sees a concussed Godber and reluctant Fletch trying to get back into prison after a rumbled escape bid. The jokes are plenty (although some very familiar to an aficionado), and the lack of laugh track is confusing to begin with. But stick with it, as it is a lot of fun, and if course Fletch's bum lands in the butter in the end!
Classic British comedy December 13, 2003
N. Tanter (England)
23 out of 27 found this review helpful
The fine and amusing story of Fletch and his pals of circumstance (what with them being locked up together and all that).
If you were a fan of the series then this is definitely a must see, a classic gem from the heyday of British comedy.
Fletch (Ronnie Barker) gets up to all his usual scheming and bartering with highly amusing results...at one point he even has to break back into prison.....
The musics good, the jokes are superb, and the acting inspired.True it is quite old and not a visual feast, but the plot/jokes/acting easily compensate for that. IF you like British comedy in any form at all, this is for you.
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