Porridge: The Desperate Hours

Fletcher and Godber are in trouble for brewing liquor in the lead-up to Christmas, but are caught up in a hostage situation in the Governor's office.

Country USA

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Gneres Comedy , Crime

Production Company BBC

Release Date 24 December 1976

44 mins

Cast

Ronnie Barker Fletcher

Brian Wilde Mr. Barrowclough

Fulton Mackay Mr. Mackay

Richard Beckinsale Godber

Dudley Sutton Reg Urwin

Sam Kelly Warren

Tony Osoba McLaren

Ken Wayne Keegan

Michael Redfern Tulip

Michael Barrington Governor Venables

Jane Wenham Mrs. Jamieson

Eric French Warder (uncredited)

Pat Gorman Prison Officer (uncredited)

Alf Mangan Prisoner (uncredited)

Tony O'Leary Warder (uncredited)

Crew

Director

Sydney Lotterby

Writers

Ian La Frenais

Dick Clement

Producer

Sydney Lotterby