Porridge: The Desperate Hours(1976)
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.
Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) is a comedy and crime film directed by Sydney Lotterby, released on December 24, 1976 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay and Richard Beckinsale. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sydney Lotterby
- Writers:
- Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- Producers:
- Sydney Lotterby
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Porridge: The Desperate Hours Cast & Crew
Main 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
Tony Osoba
as McLaren
Ken Wayne
as Keegan
- Michael Redfern
Michael Redfern
as Tulip
- Michael Barrington
Michael Barrington
as Governor Venables
Jane Wenham
as Mrs. Jamieson
- Eric French
Eric French
as Warder (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sydney Lotterby, written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, produced by Sydney Lotterby.
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Porridge: The Desperate Hours Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Porridge: The Desperate Hours – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Porridge: The Desperate Hours?
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The main cast of Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) includes Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale and Dudley Sutton. The film was directed by Sydney Lotterby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Porridge: The Desperate Hours released?
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Porridge: The Desperate Hours was released on December 24, 1976 and runs for 44m.
Is Porridge: The Desperate Hours worth watching?
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Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.