BBC Sitcom season.

And dont forget Section 28 was still in place in 1999..

Speaking as, erm, "not exactly a ladies' man" myself... I had no issue with this scene, took no offence, found it amusing, and "got" why it was as valid for inclusion as a "look what's changed since 1999" reference as all the other stuff like smartphones, baristas etc.

Arguably, the fact that Gary has spent 17 years stuck in a "less enlightened" era would be a factor in his surprise at seeing such openness in public.

There is a bbc 2 sting and Menu added to this page.

Porridge is to return as a full series of 6 episodes after the "pilot" episode featured in the Sitcom Season.

I was hoping for Goodnight sweatheart. and maybe another AYBS special not that impressed

I guess Goodnight Sweetheart will be pitched elsewhere hopefully.

Motherland for BBC Two has been commissioned for a full series.

Sadly the BBC have passed on Goodnight Sweetheart, whilst acknowledging its excellence. Gary will have to find another TV channel.

— Marks and Gran (@marksandgran) October 6, 2016

I'd be surprised if it doesn't end up at ITV, considering the already established relationship with Birds.

I wouldn't be suprised if they're biting the arm off to get it. I can't beleive the BBC have passed on it seeing as it was clearly the most successful out of the 4. Porridge was mediocre at best. Downright dreadful at worst.

So glad Porridge has been chosen. As a full series, it has the potential to be both comedy and social commentary on the prison system. Goodnight Sweetheart, as good as it was, just doesn't seem to bring much new, other than poking fun at hipsters and millennials.

If there could only be one choice, Porridge is what I wanted. But why not bring both back?

Shame about Goodnight Sweetheart, I thought it was pretty good. Porridge was also good howeve and I'm pleased it's being given a series.

I hope Johnny Vegas' Home From Home gets picked up.