Duration
40 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 7 of 8
Quick Summary
Festive special from 1975. The inmates plan a Christmas escape
About This Program
Fletch discovers fellow inmates at Slade Prison are planning an escape over Christmas - and is so convinced the bid is doomed to fail that he takes refuge in the hospital so he cannot be blamed when the tunnel is found. Festive edition of the classic comedy from 1975, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
Porridge Christmas Special broadcasts on BBC Four HD at 1:00am, Tuesday, 16 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime40 mins
DirectorSydney Lotterby
Cast & Crew
SL
Sydney LotterbyDirector
SL
Sydney LotterbyProducer
DC
Dick ClementWriter
IL
Ian La FrenaisWriter
SK
Sam Kellyas Bunny Warren
FM
Fulton Mackayas Mr Mackay
CH
Carol Hawkinsas Sandra
PV
Peter Vaughanas Harry Grout
BW
Brian Wildeas Mr Barrowclough
GC
Graham Crowdenas Prison doctor
RB
Ronnie Barkeras Norman Stanley Fletcher
RB
Richard Beckinsaleas Lennie Godber
ED
Elisabeth Dayas Nurse