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Porterhouse Blue (1987)

TV Series ★ 7.2 60 min

Comedy

Cambridge, Great Britain, 1980s. When the headmaster of Porterhouse College dies without naming a successor, the government appoints a former graduate whose ideas clash with the extreme conservatism that reigns at the institution.

Robert Knights Director Tom Sharpe Writer Malcolm Bradbury Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 3, 1987
Runtime
60 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt0092428
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Studio
Picture Partnership, ,

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Cast

John Sessions John Sessions Zipser David Jason David Jason Skullion Paul Rogers Paul Rogers Dean Griff Rhys Jones Griff Rhys Jones Cornelius Carrington Harold Innocent Harold Innocent Bursar Ian Richardson Ian Richardson Sir Godber Evans John Woodnutt John Woodnutt Senior Tutor Charles Gray Charles Gray Sir Cathcart D'Eath Barbara Jefford Barbara Jefford Lady Mary Miles Richardson Miles Richardson Gimingham

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Frequently asked questions

What is Porterhouse Blue about?
Cambridge, Great Britain, 1980s. When the headmaster of Porterhouse College dies without naming a successor, the government appoints a former graduate whose ideas clash with the extreme conservatism that reigns at the institution.
Who created Porterhouse Blue?
Porterhouse Blue was created by Robert Knights.
Who stars in Porterhouse Blue?
Porterhouse Blue stars John Sessions, David Jason, Paul Rogers, Griff Rhys Jones.
When was Porterhouse Blue released?
Porterhouse Blue is a 1987 comedy series.
Where can I watch Porterhouse Blue?
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