Porridge (TV series) Fletcher's gormless son, Raymond. The series lasted six episodes, and generally was not as well received as its predecessor, although it did win two BAFTAs, for Best Situation Comedy and Best Light Entertainment Performance (jointly with "The Two Ronnies") for Ronnie Barker. On 29 December 2003, a mockumentary follow-up to "Porridge" was broadcast on BBC Two. It looked back on Fletcher's life and how the various inmates of Slade had fared 25 years after Fletcher's release from prison. Warren is now a sign painter, Lukewarm is married to Trevor, McLaren is an MSP, Grouty has become a celebrity gangster, Horrible
Porridge (film) the filming schedule meant that the part written for Tony Osoba had to be reduced because he had a commitment to appear in "Charles Endell Esquire" and his lines were given to other actors. 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". Porridge (film) Porridge is a 1979 film based on the television series "Porridge". It was released under the title Doing Time in the United States. Most