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Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976)

Genre : Comedy, Crime

Runtime : 44M

Director : Sydney Lotterby

Synopsis

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.

Actors

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
Michael Redfern
Michael Redfern
Tulip
Michael Barrington
Michael Barrington
Governor Venables
Jane Wenham
Jane Wenham
Mrs Jamieson

Crews

Sydney Lotterby
Sydney Lotterby
Director
Dick Clement
Dick Clement
Writer
Ian La Frenais
Ian La Frenais
Writer
Sydney Lotterby
Sydney Lotterby
Producer

Posters and backgrounds

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