Porridge - The Christmas Specials [1975] [1976] [DVD]

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Just as Fletcher’s ‘old knee injury’ wins him a trip to the local civilian hospital for a full checkup and x-ray, genial Harry Grout decides to call in a favour. 2. Unfortunately, though, the spirit of Christmas seems to have passed Mr Mackay by, and when he discovers the moonshine brew, things get complicated. As he says: ''there's one big event around here, it's not the coming of the Lord - it's the tunnelling of Tommy Slocombe''. Season 3 episodes are: 'A Storm in a Teacup', 'Poetic Justice', 'Rough Justice', 'Pardon Me', 'A Test of Character' and 'Final Stretch'. In 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. THE DESPERATE HOURSChristmas behind bars might not be so bad. Fletcher and Godber have spent months fermenting their illicit cell-brew liquor "Chateau Slade" and it is ready for tasting. All 20 episodes of the classic sitcom, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, set in Slade Prison. Also included are the 1975 and 1976 Christmas specials 'No Way Out' and 'The Desperate Hours'.