Duration
45 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 8 of 8
Quick Summary
Christmas special from 1976. Fletch is caught making booze in his cell
About This Program
Fletch plans to bring a bit of Christmas spirit to Slade Prison in the form of his own home-made booze. But when Mackay and Barrowclough uncover the stash in his and Godber's cell, the crafty con seems in danger of spending the yuletide period in solitary confinement. Festive edition of the classic comedy from 1976, starring Ronnie Barker and Fulton Mackay
Porridge Christmas Special broadcasts on BBC Four at 1:00am, Wednesday, 17 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
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Production Details
Runtime45 mins
DirectorSydney Lotterby
Cast & Crew
SL
Sydney LotterbyDirector
SL
Sydney LotterbyProducer
IL
Ian La FrenaisWriter
DC
Dick ClementWriter
RB
Ronnie Barkeras Norman Stanley Fletcher
RB
Richard Beckinsaleas Lennie Godber
MB
Michael Barringtonas Governor Venables
SK
Sam Kellyas Warren
JW
Jane Wenhamas Mrs Jamieson
FM
Fulton Mackayas Mr Mackay
DS
Dudley Suttonas Reg Urwin
BW
Brian Wildeas Mr Barrowclough
TO
Tony Osobaas McLaren