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Porridge: The Desperate Hours

9.0197644mMovieComedyCrime

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.

DirectorSydney Lotterby
WritersIan La Frenais·Dick Clement
ProducerSydney Lotterby

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Cast · Directed by Sydney Lotterby

RBRonnie Barker
Ronnie Barker
Fletcher
BWBrian Wilde
Brian Wilde
Mr. Barrowclough
FMFulton Mackay
Fulton Mackay
Mr. Mackay
RBRichard Beckinsale
Richard Beckinsale
Godber
DSDudley Sutton
Dudley Sutton
Reg Urwin
SKSam Kelly
Sam Kelly
Warren
TOTony Osoba
Tony Osoba
McLaren
KWKen Wayne
Ken Wayne
Keegan
MR
Michael Redfern
Tulip
MB
Michael Barrington
Governor Venables
JWJane Wenham
Jane Wenham
Mrs. Jamieson
EF
Eric French
Warder (uncredited)

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