The Desperate Hours (Porridge)
| "The Desperate Hours" | |
|---|---|
| Porridge episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode Christmas Special 2 |
| Directed by | Sydney Lotterby |
| Written by | |
| Original air date | 24 December 1976 |
"The Desperate Hours" is the second Christmas special of the BBC sitcom Porridge. It first aired on 24 December 1976. In this episode, 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. It was the only episode of Porridge to air in 1976.