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Porridge (1974 TV series)
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Porridge is a British sitcom, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977. The programme ran for three series and two Christmas specials. A feature film of the same name based on the series was released in 1979.
Main title, showing the main entrance to Slade prison.
Main title, showing the main entrance to Slade prison.
The frontage of the former St Albans Prison was used as the fictitious H.M. Prison Slade in Cumberland. The building is now a register office.
The frontage of the former St Albans Prison was used as the fictitious H.M. Prison Slade in Cumberland. The building is now a register office.
Ronnie Barker
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Ronald William George Barker was an English actor, comedian and writer. He was known for roles in British comedy television series such as Porridge, The Two Ronnies, and Open All Hours.
Barker in the 1980s
Barker in the 1980s
Plaque marking Barker's birthplace
Plaque marking Barker's birthplace
Barker during filming of The Two Ronnies (with Susie Silvey)
Barker during filming of The Two Ronnies (with Susie Silvey)
The sign of the Four Candles, a Wetherspoons pub in Oxford named after Barker's comedy sketch.
The sign of the Four Candles, a Wetherspoons pub in Oxford named after Barker's comedy sketch.