Porridge is regarded by many critics as Britain’s best sitcom. Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale were perfectly cast as the experienced lag and the naive first time offender and their developing relationship had viewers gripped until the doors of Salde Prison closed its doors for the final time in 1977. This is the real story behind the much-loved series. Illustrated with archival photographs, this ultimate companion reveals all and includes profiles and interviews with the actors, directors and other members of the production team. All 21 episodes are detailed in full and Going Straight, the sequel to Porridge, is also extensively covered.