Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Sydney Lotterby
Writers Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Studio BBC
Language EN

Cast & Crew

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

Tulip

Michael Barrington

Governor Venables

Jane Wenham

Jane Wenham

Mrs. Jamieson

Eric French

Warder (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Porridge: The Desperate Hours was released on December 24, 1976.

The runtime of Porridge: The Desperate Hours is 44m.

Porridge: The Desperate Hours is a Comedy, Crime movie.

Porridge: The Desperate Hours is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Porridge: The Desperate Hours was directed by Sydney Lotterby.

The main cast of Porridge: The Desperate Hours includes Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay.

Porridge: The Desperate Hours is originally in English.