Where to watch Porridge (1979) in the UK
Porridge (1979) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Page generated on 27 September 2026 from provider data; confirm the exact offer before paying.
Fletcher's inside story - even funnier as a film
Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Porridge.
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Ronnie BarkerNorman Stanley Fletcher -
Richard BeckinsaleLennie Godber -
Fulton MackayMr. Mackay -
Brian WildeMr. Barrowclough -
Peter VaughanGrouty -
Julian HollowayMr. Bainbridge -
Geoffrey BayldonGovernor Treadaway -
Christopher GodwinMr. Beal
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Porridge — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Porridge for free in the UK?
Porridge (1979) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of Porridge?
Yes. Porridge can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Porridge on Netflix in the UK?
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Is Porridge on Disney+ in the UK?
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