Porridge: The Christmas specials [videorecording]
2004
Videos and DVDs
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...
Main title:
Porridge: The Christmas specials [videorecording] / director, Sidney Lotterby; producer, Sidney Lotterby; writer, Dick Clement; writer, Ian la Frenais.
Author:
Lotterby, Sydney, directorBarker, Ronnie, actorBeckinsale, Richard, actorMackay, Fulton, 1922-1987, actor
Imprint:
2 Entertain, 2004.
Collation:
1 videodisc (83 min.) : col.
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Notes:
Originally transmitted 24/12/75 and 24/12/76.Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.Starring: Ronnie Barker - Richard Beckinsale - Fulton Mackay - Brian Wilde.Region 2, 4, 1 disc(s), Disc format DVD 9 dual layer, Interactive menus, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Mono), Subtitles (English), Other documentaries (Britain's Best Sitcom featurette).Made in 1976.DVDN.Region 2,4, 1 disc(s), Disc format DVD 9 dual layer, Interactive menus, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Mono), Subtitles (English), Other documentaries (Britain's Best Sitcom featurette).BBCDVD1364.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Dudley Sutton, Peter Vaughan, Sam Kelly, Tony Osoba, Ken Wynne, Christopher Biggins.
Audience:
BBFC code: 15.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.457791.457
Language:
English
BRN:
946850
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