Porridge: The Desperate Hours
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.
Top Cast
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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)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sydney Lotterby
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
- Original Title
- Porridge: The Desperate Hours
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Lotterby
Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Sydney Lotterby
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Lotterby
Director
Ian La Frenais
Writer
Sydney Lotterby
Producer
Dick Clement
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Porridge: The Desperate Hours
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What is Porridge: The Desperate Hours about?
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.
Who directed Porridge: The Desperate Hours?
Porridge: The Desperate Hours was directed by Sydney Lotterby.
Who stars in Porridge: The Desperate Hours?
The principal cast of Porridge: The Desperate Hours includes Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale, Dudley Sutton.
When was Porridge: The Desperate Hours released and how long is it?
Porridge: The Desperate Hours was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 44m.