24 December 1976 Comedy, Crime 44 mins
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.
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Ronnie Barker as Fletcher
Brian Wilde as Mr. Barrowclough
Fulton Mackay as Mr. Mackay
Richard Beckinsale as Godber
Dudley Sutton as Reg Urwin
Sam Kelly as Warren
Tony Osoba as McLaren
Ken Wayne as Keegan
Michael Redfern as Tulip
Michael Barrington as Governor Venables
Jane Wenham as Mrs. Jamieson
Eric French as Warder (uncredited)
Pat Gorman as Prison Officer (uncredited)
Alf Mangan as Prisoner (uncredited)
Tony O'Leary as Warder (uncredited)
United Kingdom 24 December 1976
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