Porterhouse Blue poster
Where to stream

Porterhouse Blue

7.219871 seasonTV-MATV SeriesComedy

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.

DirectorRobert Knights
WriterMalcolm Bradbury

Where to watch

Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jun 3, 1987
E2
Episode 2
Jun 10, 1987
E3
Episode 3
Jun 17, 1987
E4
Episode 4
Jun 24, 1987

Cast · Directed by Robert Knights

IRIan Richardson
Ian Richardson
Sir Godber Evans
DJDavid Jason
David Jason
Skullion
PRPaul Rogers
Paul Rogers
Dean
JWJohn Woodnutt
John Woodnutt
Senior Tutor
HIHarold Innocent
Harold Innocent
Bursar
BJBarbara Jefford
Barbara Jefford
Lady Mary
JSJohn Sessions
John Sessions
Zipser
CGCharles Gray
Charles Gray
Sir Cathcart D'Eath
MRMiles Richardson
Miles Richardson
Gimingham
GJGriff Rhys Jones
Griff Rhys Jones
Cornelius Carrington

More from Ian Richardson · Lead actor

Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
1992 · 7.4
Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004 · 7.8
Screen Two
Screen Two
1985 · 7.1
Theatre 625
Theatre 625
1964 · 7.2
Playhouse
Playhouse
1974 · 7.0
Private Schulz
Private Schulz
1981 · 5.3
Dark City
Dark City
1998 · 7.3
See all fromIan Richardson

More from David Jason · Co-star actor

Crossroads
Crossroads
1964 · 5.5
A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
1992 · 7.6
ScreenPlay
ScreenPlay
1986 · 6.0
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
1981 · 8.1
Count Duckula
Count Duckula
1988 · 7.9
Comedy Playhouse
Comedy Playhouse
1961 · 6.0
Screen One
Screen One
1989 · 7.2
Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
1966 · 7.5
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
1981 · 7.1
Dramarama
Dramarama
1983 · 7.2
See all fromDavid Jason

More from Robert Knights · Director

Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road
2006 · 7.1
The Bill
The Bill
1984 · 6.8
A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
1992 · 7.6
Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
2001 · 7.2
Playhouse
Playhouse
1974 · 7.0
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969 · 7.0
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · 4.2
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975 · 7.1
See all fromRobert Knights

More like this

Friends from College
Friends from College
2017 · 6.3
China, IL
China, IL
2011 · 6.9
Undeclared
Undeclared
2001 · 7.3
Chad Powers
Chad Powers
2025 · 8.0
Free Bert
Free Bert
2026 · 7.4
grown-ish
grown-ish
2018 · 7.8
Blue Mountain State
Blue Mountain State
2010 · 7.6
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse
2011 · 7.3
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
2025 · 6.1
Portlandia
Portlandia
2011 · 6.9
Bad Education
Bad Education
2012 · 6.9
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017 · 6.5

Porterhouse Blue — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Porterhouse Blue?

Porterhouse Blue is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Porterhouse Blue on Netflix?

No, Porterhouse Blue is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is Porterhouse Blue on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Porterhouse Blue isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch Porterhouse Blue for free?

Porterhouse Blue is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Porterhouse Blue?

Porterhouse Blue has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1987.

Are all episodes of Porterhouse Blue out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Porterhouse Blue are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Porterhouse Blue?

No — Porterhouse Blue ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.