Porridge: The Christmas Specials DVD (2004) Ronnie Barker, Lotterby (DIR) cert Title: Porridge: The Christmas Specials Leading Actor: Ronnie Barker Region: Region 2,4 Duration: 83 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: 2 Entertain UK Release Date: 04 Oct 2004 Two Christmas specials from the classic BBC sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, set in Slade prison. In the 1975 special, 'No Way Out', Harry Grout (Peter Vaughan) tries to enlist the help of Fletcher (Barker) in an escape attempt, while Mr Mackay (Fulton Mackay) has cancelled Christmas. In the 1976 special, 'The Desperate Hours', Fletcher and Godber (Beckinsale) are looking forward to sampling their illicit cell-brew liquor 'Chateau Slade', which they've been secretly brewing for months. Unfortunately, though, the spirit of Christmas seems to have passed Mr Mackay by, and when he discovers the moonshine brew, things get complicated...

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