| "The Desperate Hours" | |
|---|---|
| Porridge episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode Christmas Special 2 |
| Directed by | Sydney Lotterby |
| Written by | Dick Clement Ian La Frenais |
| 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.[1] 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.