Ian La Frenais
Renowned television writer (co-creator of The Likely Lads and Porridge), featured in an interview excerpt reflecting on writing and working-class characters.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 57min
Working Class Creativity
Ian La Frenais, veteran TV writer whose credits include The Likely Lads and Porridge, reflects on writing and working-class characters. Samuel Johnson-Schlee, historian of domestic life, links central heating and home changes to sitcom worlds. Laura Minor, TV historian, explores shifting portrayals of class. Jacqueline Riding, Chaplin scholar, traces Lambeth roots. Adelle Stripe, novelist, shares contemporary working-class perspectives.
