Where to watch Porridge (1974) in the UK
Porridge (1974) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 8 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Porridge is a British situation comedy broadcast on BBC1 from 1974 to 1977, running for three series, two Christmas specials and a feature film also titled Porridge. Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, it stars Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale as two inmates at the fictional HMP Slade in Cumberland. "Doing porridge" is British slang for serving a prison sentence, porridge once being the traditional breakfast in UK prisons. The series was followed by a 1978 sequel, Going Straight, which established that Fletcher would not be going back to prison again. Porridge was voted number seven in a 2004 BBC poll of the 100 greatest British sitcoms.
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Netflix
No — Porridge (1974) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Porridge (1974) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — Porridge (1974) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Porridge.
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Brian WildeMr. Barrowclough
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Porridge — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Porridge in the UK?
Porridge (1974) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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.
Are all seasons of Porridge on the same service?
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Is Porridge on Netflix in the UK?
No — Porridge (1974) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Porridge on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Porridge (1974) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Porridge on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Porridge (1974) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.
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