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Sep 3, 2024 · First broadcast on 5 September 1974, its writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais were initially attracted to the comedy potential of a jail setting as “the ultimate captive situation”.
Sep 5, 2024 · Co-creators Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais recall the making of the greatest prison sitcom ever And millions of viewers still love being banged up with Norman Stanley Fletcher, Godber and the long-suffering wardens at HMP Slade.
Sep 6, 2024 · Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement remember the sublime sitcom Porridge and the great Ronnie Barker. Porridge came about because the BBC commissioned a series called Seven of One , designed to showcase Ronnie Barker’s talents.
2 days ago · On Porridge, writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais had solved the problem of BBC teatime profanity by repurposing the Polari word ‘naff’ as a general-purpose swearword that would offend no one. After a short while playing around with various vowels and consonants, Rob and Doug came up with ‘smeg’, which they claim has nothing to do ...
Sep 4, 2024 · Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and filmed at Ealing Studios in West London, Porridge started out as a single half-hour special. It was subsequently commissioned for three series, in 1974, 1975 and 1977, plus some festive specials.
Sep 3, 2024 · Back in 1974, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais's sitcom Porridge debuted on BBC One — and went on to win three BAFTAs. Now, 50 years on, they're delighted it's back on TV — and also being ...
2 days ago · The Commitments is a 1991 musical comedy-drama film based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Roddy Doyle. It was directed by Alan Parker from a screenplay written by Doyle, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
