Comedy ·Crime · United Kingdom · 1976 · 44m

Porridge: The Desperate Hours

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Director
Sydney Lotterby
Cast
Ronnie Barker as Fletcher Brian Wilde as Mr. Barrowclough Fulton Mackay as Mr. Mackay Richard Beckinsale as Godber Dudley Sutton as Reg Urwin Sam Kelly as Warren
Crew
Ian La Frenais — Writer Dick Clement — Writer Sydney Lotterby — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
prisonalcoholgunhostage situation
Key Collaborators
Sydney Lotterby Director Ian La Frenais Writer Dick Clement Writer Sydney Lotterby Producer
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