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Porridge: The Desperate Hours poster

Porridge: The Desperate Hours(1976)

December 24, 197644m

90%User score 90 percent

User Score

1 votes

Overview

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.

Director: Sydney Lotterby
Writers: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

Top Billed Cast

Ronnie Barker
Fletcher
Brian Wilde
Mr. Barrowclough
Fulton Mackay
Mr. Mackay
Richard Beckinsale
Godber

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Reg Urwin

Sam Kelly

Warren

Tony Osoba

McLaren

Ken Wayne

Keegan

Jane Wenham

Mrs. Jamieson

Pat Gorman

Prison Officer (uncredited)

Michael Redfern

Tulip

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Facts

Status: Released
Original title: Porridge: The Desperate Hours
Production: BBC

Keywords

prison
alcohol
gun
hostage situation

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