# 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 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1974  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.1/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 3  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T01:37:55.122Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Porridge)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Porridge)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Porridge)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Porridge&i=instant-video)

## 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?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Porridge on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Porridge is currently included with: Sky Go.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2292/porridge-1974
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qSoHitLrJLNALUAcG4XHhqd1v0F.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2292/porridge-1974.json

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