The Desperate Hours (Porridge)
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The Desperate Hours is an episode of the British sitcom Porridge. First broadcast on 24 December 1976 it's one of two Christmas specials, the other being No Way Out.
[edit] Cast
- Norman Stanley Fletcher - Ronnie Barker
- Mr Mackay - Fulton Mackay
- Lennie Godber - Richard Beckinsale
- Mr Barrowclough - Brian Wilde
- ‘Bunny’ Warren - Sam Kelly
- Jim MacClaren - Tony Osoba
- Lukewarm - Christopher Biggins
- Geoffrey Venables - 'The Governor' - Michael Barrington
- Reg Urwin 'with a U' - Dudley Sutton
[edit] Plot
Christmas behind bars might not be so bad. Fletcher and Godber have spent months fermenting their illicit cell-brew liquor "Chateau Slade" and is ready for tasting.
Mackay has discovered the illicit cell-brew and Fletcher and Godber find themselves in front of 'The Governor' - Reg Urwin is planning to take 'The Governor' hostage but as to do with Mr Barrowclough, Will Fletcher save the day even if it means helping out a screw.
