Movie: Porridge: The Desperate Hours

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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

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    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.

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    1976-12-24

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