The Golden Spurtle (2025)

09/12/2025Documentary1h 15m

Overview

In a quaint Scottish village in the Highlands, contenders from around the globe gather to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion armed only with oats, salt and water. As the ailing Porridge Chieftain's tenure ends, he embarks on a mission to find a successor. Amidst intense rivalries and the charm of eccentric locals, this documentary delves into the legacy of the village and unveils a captivating culinary spectacle.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Toby Wilson

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  2. Ian Bishop

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  3. Charlie Miller

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  4. Lisa Williams

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  5. Adam Kiani

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I did wonder quite why Screen Australia had invested in a documentary about making porridge in the Scottish Highlands, but then we are introduced to a Sydney resident who like people from Canada, England, Holland and even Zimbabwe has travelled to the village of Carrbridge in the Cairngorms and it becomes a bit clearer. It’s here that every year for the last thirty, Charlie Miller has organised the World Porridge Making Championships. He has long retired from his professional career and now augments the funds of his organisation by turning the odd spurtle - including a golden one which is the ...

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Original LanguageEnglish 

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