BBC confirms new Porridge start date

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Following a successful pilot episode screened last year, the BBC has pressed ahead with a full series of a new, re-cast Porridge. And what’s more, it’s set to arrive on our screens the week after next.

Original creators Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais are involved in the show, which centres on the grandson of Ronnie Barker’s character, Fletch.

Kevin Bishop leads a cast that also includes Mark Bonnar, Dominic Coleman, Dave Hill, Harman Singh, Jason Barnett and Ricky Grover. And the brand new Porridge will kick off on Friday October 9th at 9.30pm on BBC One.