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Nearly Sane

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Porridge
« on: July 19, 2019, 06:47:48 PM »
First 3 series in iPlayer. When you start watching there is a warning that it is of its time.

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Re: Porridge
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2019, 05:43:15 PM »
Classic! Ronnie Barker was easily the best comedy actor in my opinion. I'll have to watch it.
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Re: Porridge
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2019, 10:34:00 AM »
Now watched the pilot and up to episode 4 of the first series. The third one A Night In is a classic piece of comedy - a two hander with Barker and Beckinsale, brilliant writing and playing.

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Re: Porridge
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2019, 10:08:14 AM »
And Happy Release in the second series is also beautifully done - with David Jason really nailing the character of Blanco.