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Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais Remember... Porridge

Fifty years on from when the prison doors first slammed shut on Norman Stanley Fletcher, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais look back at a landmark British comedy.

Fifty years on from when the prison doors first slammed shut on Norman Stanley Fletcher, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais look back at a landmark British comedy.

Dick and Ian explain the origins, how they nearly wrote a series about a gambling-mad Welsh family instead, and talk of the magical chemistry of the cast and the particularly close bond between Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale. They also tell us the tricks they used to get round the obligatory bad language in prison and how the claustrophobic setting at first intimidated and then inspired them.

With references to their favourite characters and scenes, enjoy the freedom as you revel in tales of one of television history鈥檚 best-loved comedies.

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29 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 2024 20:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Dick Clement
Actor Ian La Frenais
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Andrew Wiltshire

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