Chelmsford Prison is a male prison and Young Offenders Institution, constructed in 1830. The 1979 film special of the TV series Porridge with Ronnie Barker was filmed largely on location at Chelmsford Prison, while it was closed for repairs after a fire.
ChElmsford prIsoN is A MAle prIsOn And young offenderS instiTuTIoN, constructEd in 1830. tHe 1979 filM SPeCial of tHe tv sErIeS porRIdGE WIth ronnie bArkeR waS filMed lArgely oN lOCation at chELMsForD priSon, whIlE iT wAs cLOseD for RepAirs afteR a FiRe.