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  1. The opening credits of the film feature the hit "Without You" by Nilsson and "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" by Ian Dury and the Blockheads. The closing credits contain a more upbeat song by Joe Brown, entitled "Free Inside".

  2. 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
    • 726.3K
    • Ian Robson
  3. Nov 16, 1979 · With Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde. 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.

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    • Comedy, Crime
    • Dick Clement
    • 1979-11-16
  4. Porridge is a spin off film from the successful TV series of the same name that aired on British BBC1 between 1974 and 1977. It's directed by Dick Clement who also co-writes with Ian La Frenais. It stars Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde and Peter Vaughn.

  5. Jul 19, 2015 · Watch the hilarious opening scene of Porridge, the movie adaptation of the classic British sitcom about life in a prison. Starring Ronnie Barker as the witty and wise Fletcher, this comedy will ...

    • 4 min
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    • Ryan Laing
  6. www.bfi.org.ukfilm › 5c13067b-edaf-5b16-be66Porridge (1979) | BFI

    1979 United Kingdom Directed by Dick Clement Produced by Allan McKeown, Ian La Frenais Written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais Featuring Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay

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  8. Porridge. 1979 film; Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy. Also features Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Peter Vaughan, Geoffrey Bayldon and more.

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