Two lags, one gun, zero chance of a peaceful Christmas dinner.
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.
Acting
Ronnie Barker's timing is criminal perfection.
Writing
Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais at their sharpest.
Director
Sydney Lotterby
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the final screen appearance of Richard Beckinsale as Godber — he tragically died aged 31 just weeks after filming.
The 1970s prison sitcom format was uniquely British; American networks wouldn't touch incarcerated protagonists until decades later with Orange Is the New Black.
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