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Porridge: The Desperate Hours

9.0Dec 24, 19760h 44mComedyCrime

Directed by Sydney Lotterby

Written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

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.

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Cast

Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

Fletcher

Brian Wilde

Brian Wilde

Mr. Barrowclough

Fulton Mackay

Fulton Mackay

Mr. Mackay

Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale

Godber

Dudley Sutton

Dudley Sutton

Reg Urwin

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly

Warren

Tony Osoba

Tony Osoba

McLaren

Ken Wayne

Ken Wayne

Keegan

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Michael Redfern

Tulip

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Michael Barrington

Governor Venables

Jane Wenham

Jane Wenham

Mrs. Jamieson

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Eric French

Warder (uncredited)

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