From: Bryan Johnston
Website: www.taboodisco.co.uk
Rating of this site: Excellent
What an absolutely brilliant website you have. Porridge takes me back to my school days, I always watched it when it was on. I have been recently watching both Rising Damp and Porridge on DVD, brilliant comedies in their own right. Richard Beckinsale was a brilliant actor, it's sad that he died way to early in life, it somehow seems so unfair. My fave episode of Porridge is Just Desserts, the tinned pineapple episode!! The acting in that episode from Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale and Fulton Mackay is just superb and I'd recommend anyone that hasn't seen that episode to try and see it. Porridge is on BBC2 Christmas eve, the episode is desperate hours... a Christmas Special I believe. Keep up this site...many thanks.
Thursday 8 December 2005 - 00:49:13
From: David Baber
Rating of this site: Excellent
I always loved porridge to watch and was delighted when my grandfather the late Maurice Gillett was gaffer for the film. When I visited his house I can say that I walked up his stairs with the wrought iron stair side from the film set for porridge, these are still around (with a few spares). He acquired them when they were being dumped in the skip after shooting. So may be the only remaining parts of the Porridge set. Keep up the great work with the site.
Monday 5 December 2005 - 09:22:50
From: Bara Croft
Rating of this site: Excellent
Ronnie Barker was one of the best comedians I have ever seen or heard, he was also dignified, setting a good example to all.
Saturday 3 December 2005 - 18:57:22
From: Peter Johnson
Rating of this site: Excellent
I had seen many Ronnie Barker shows with my Mum and Dad as a Child, but had not seen many in recent years.
I recently watched all the Open All Hours eposides again and loved them all. It amazes me that it's still so funny, yet over 20 years old, and to think nothing comes close to these older British comedy shows.
Sadly, only 1 week after watching these I read of Ronnie Barkers unfortunate death. At this time, I also read more into him and the more I read the more I realised he was a truly admirable person.
Since then, I have just watched all the Porridge episodes, and tommorow will make a start on Going Straight.
This breed of Comedy is up there with the likes of my other favorites, Fawlty Towers and Black Adder.
Ronnie Barker seemed like he would be great on and off stage, and I also love the way his comedy could appeal to those from 6 to 86.
Most importantly, I will remember Ronnie for the rest of my life, and no doubt cycle through watching his DVDs in rotations for the remainder of my own life.
Rest In Peace Ronnie
Monday 28 November 2005 - 15:57:54
From: Mark
Rating of this site: Excellent
Very sorry to hear about John Dair passing away. It's been a very sad time for Porridge fans lately.
Monday 21 November 2005 - 15:29:35
From: UMTV
Rating of this site: Excellent
Danny Baker's Sitcom Showdown
Writer, Award winning DJ and sitcom aficionado Danny Baker is back and ready to unleash his furious intellect upon the best of British sitcoms in his new panel show.
Celebrating the hugely popular world of situation comedies, from the timeless classics of Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers to the outrageous Absolutely Fabulous and the revolutionary The Office; the Showdown will play host to a battle of wits and knowledge between teams of both celebrity and superfan status!
For the opportunity to watch this new sitcom panel show, to be filmed in London on the 16th, 17th & 18th December, then please
email: tickets@umtv.tv
Thursday 17 November 2005 - 20:37:12
From: Craig
Rating of this site: Excellent
I have a question needs settling: was there a joke in one episode of Porridge where someone said "I read a book once....it was blue."? Please help. Thanks.
Note from Porridge webmaster: This was a line from Brian Glover's character Heslop. He actually said "I read a book once.... green it was".
Sunday 9 November 2005 - 01:14:19
From: Chris Evans
Rating of this site: Excellent
Just happen to go to my old home town's newspaper site and saw that Ronnie had passed away. I don't get a lot of UK news here in the states, and I'm nearly a month late in hearing the news. Sadly missed
Tuesday 8 November 2005 - 17:45:30
From: Robert Fairbanks
Rating of this site: Excellent
I was very sorry to hear of the death of Ronnie Barker. He was a comedy genius. All three of his sitcoms - Porridge, Open All Hours and Clarence were priceless. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett should be Knighted.
Please consider signing the following petition below:
www.petitiononline.com/rbarkrco/petition.html
Thursday 3 November 2005 - 02:09:54
From: Adrian
Rating of this site: Excellent
I loved Ronnie Barker in all the things he did he was a brilliant comedian/actor. I'm watching the episode in Porridge were Fletch goes to the pub when there working outside digging, it's hilarious still after watching it a thousand times. As is all Ronnie's stuff. He will live on in his work but we will all miss this great man.
Monday 31 October 2005 - 17:03:03
From: Zoe
Rating of this site: Excellent
I think your website's really good, finally got some pictures! My favourite's Warren. Think he's brill.
Tuesday 25 October 2005 - 12:26:06
From: UMTV
Rating of this site: Excellent
New Danny Baker Television show needs Sitcom Superfans.
Blackadder, My Family, Yes Minister, Only Fools and Horses, The Vicar of Dibley, One Foot in the Grave, Dinnerladies, Porridge, Fawlty Towers, Absolutely Fabulous, The Royle Family.
When it comes to sitcoms are you as cunning as a fox who's just been elected professor of cunning at Oxford University?
Do you have a favourite sitcom, sweetie darling, and general knowledge of sitcoms as a whole, darling, hmm?
Then Mange-Tout!
We're looking for Sitcom fans to appear on a light hearted entertainment show, called Danny Baker's TV Showdown, where you try to crown the sitcom you represent as the worthy victor. If you're a fan of any of the above comedies then get in touch now.
superfan@umtv.tv
And please.don't mention the war.
Sunday 23 October 2005 - 11:10:43
From: Guy Watson
Website: The Internet Cycling Club
Rating of this site: Excellent
Excellent site - brought back lots of memories of watching the series with my Grandad - my favorite episode is the one with David Jason and the treasure map
Friday 21 October 2005 - 15:58:20
From: Sarah Dart
Rating of this site: Excellent
I am only a teenager but I feel that we have lost one of the best people we have - Ronnie Barker. I actually cried when my friend had told me he had died. I still can't believe it. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Thursday 20 October 2005 - 21:06:08
From: Tali
Rating of this site: Excellent
Ronnie Barker - RIP - I can only repeat others' sentiments, he should have received a knighthood
Thursday 13 October 2005 - 21:37:45
From: Jason (Colchester, Essex)
Rating of this site: Excellent
I shared my love of Ronnie Barker's work (especially porridge) with my late grandfather! Ronnie B is a true legend! His ability to make people laugh was well known, but I think his skills as a fabulous actor were less credited someone like him will always live on. R.I.P Ronnie B
Wednesday 12 October 2005 - 20:36:16
From: David Hughes
Rating of this site: Excellent
I am a very young fan of Ronnie Barker especially, and he will always be the King Of Comedy in all our hearts.
Rest In Peace Ronnie Barker....
P.S I love this Porridge site
Visit my site for comedies etc (comming soon)
Wednesday 12 October 2005 - 17:05:02
From: Dan
Rating of this site: Excellent
Thanks for the years of laughs Ronnie you will be missed in every corner of the globe may you rest in peace.
Wednesday 12 October 2005 - 15:53:41
From: Marky
Rating of this site: Excellent
Love the site, I have been testing Google and uploaded the Missing Pineapple chunks ep, (URI deleted). Does this work ok, strange how they allow it - but could be useful to anyone wanting to stream video for free.
Wednesday 12 October 2005 - 14:19:55
From: Henry ter Tanje
Website: www.tertanjevastgoed.nl
Rating of this site: Excellent
The dutch television broadcasted a lot of shows from the BBC. Like Rising Damp, Dad's Army, George & Mildred, The Two Ronnies, Fools and Horses and of course Porridge. I really became adicted to British sitcom and I still am. Ronnie Barker will never die cause he and his fellow comedians left us with a magnificent inheritance wich gives a lot of laughter even after thirty years. This site is the evidence.
Tuesday 11 October 2005 - 20:45:30
From: Bill
Rating of this site: Excellent
The World has lost its greatest comedy actor bar none. There will never be another like Ronnie. Thank you for the wonderful humour and joy that you gave us. R.I.P.
Tuesday 11 October 2005 - 12:05:39
From: Danny Thomas
Ronnie Barker bless his heart he made me laugh every time I saw him we all hope hes gone to a better place
Tuesday 11 October 2005 - 03:37:57
From: Mark Low
Rating of this site: Excellent
I used to watch this show back in the day, I have been living in america for the past 20 years and don't remmember ever seeing a show that made me laugh as much as this show did. Ronnie will be missed ....thanks for the memories
Mark Low. Chicago, USA
Monday 10 October 2005 - 23:55:28
From: Jason Denham
Rating of this site: Excellent
Ronnie Barker, a true genius, a term which is used far too willy nilly. But not in this case.
A man who will be entertaining millions until the end of time.
Hopefully you, Mr Mackay and Godber are up there right now working on a new series. I look forward to seing it someday.
Monday 10 October 2005 - 11:53:24
From: Glen Johnson
Rating of this site: Excellent
Was so sad to hear the news of Ronnie's death, he was and always will be in my opinion a giant of a man in the world of comedy, and man who brought so much laughter into this world, and never really wanted anything in return. Everything the man touched turned to gold, this showed what a genius he was. He will be missed by millions, but he will always be remembered and never forgotton. Hevean is now an even better place for his presence, and I'm sure he will have them laughing like mad there. God Bless you Ronnie.
Also not spamming but I'd also like to say I run a site for Only Fools and Horses and of course one of his best mates David Jason is the star of this show, and my visitors have also left their tributes to the great man, if you wish to read then please goto (URI deleted). Thank you
Monday 10 October 2005 - 09:40:45
From: Lucy Smith
Rating of this site: Excellent
God bless you, Ronnie... You are and always will be a genuine star... Rest in Peace and Laughter!
Monday 10 October 2005 - 09:33:18
From: Lord Faunswater
Rating of this site: Excellent
Well done for the site. Ronnie Barker will be surely missed.
Sunday 9 October 2005 - 21:28:23
From: Steve
Rating of this site: Excellent
Many a slapped behind for watching Porridge instead of doing my homewotk in the mid 70s it will always be part of my teenage years
Sunday 9 October 2005 - 17:23:35
From: Mark
Rating of this site: Excellent
I'm 37, and grew up in the seventies watching all those great sitcoms, which are nowadays rightly regarded as 'classics'. Porridge was always one of my favourites, Ronnie's delivery of Clement and La Frenais' lines was spot on, he was a naturally funny man and to have such great writers behind him on Porridge, as well as a great supporting cast, just made it so perfect.
His ability to look and sound so different on his other shows, such as The Two Ronnies and Open All Hours, made him stand out all the more as a unique talent.
I look forward to the planned releases from the BBC on October 31st 2005 in which four Ronnie Barker DVD's will be available, they are: Seven of One(1973), The Magnificent Evans(1984), Clarence(1988) and the fourth and final series of Open All Hours(1985).
Also, still to enjoy is Ronnie's final TV appearance in the Christmas edition of The Two Ronnies' Sketchbook which of course will be braodcasted during the 2005 festive period.
So, thank you for the laughter Ronnie B, or as your pal David Jason rightly called you - The Governor.
Note from Porridge Webmaster: Thanks for the info Mark. I had no idea about these DVD releases. Well overdue.
Sunday 9 October 2005 - 12:57:54
From: Gary Basford
Rating of this site: Excellent
So shocked to hear about Ronnie's death earlier this week. We have lost one of the best comic actors ever! Who would think that Fletcher/Arkwright were one and the same man. A Genius. One nice thought is that at least Fletch and Godber are reunited. I am now off to watch the first series of Porridge. God bless Ronnie and thanks for all the laughs you have given us.
Sunday 9 October 2005 - 12:30:12
From: Conor
Rest in peace Ronnie