EPISODEDHDesperate Hours1976
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Desperate Hours
From Porridge
A 45-minute comedy episode from Porridge, Season 3, Episode 2.
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Series Progress: Episode 13 of 1968% Completed
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Fletcher plans to add a bit of Christmas spirit to the festive season at Slade Prison in the form of his very own home-made liquor. But when prison officers Mackay and Barraclough uncover the stash of 'Chateau Slade', Fletcher seems in danger of spending Christmas in solitary.
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FAQ
How long is Desperate Hours?
Desperate Hours runs for 45m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under comedy, christmas, sitcom.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 19 episodes across 3 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 9 hours 55 minutes (19 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 19 days
3 episodes/day: 7 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (19)
- S01E01 - The Go-Between
- S01E03 - The Hustler
- S01E04 - The Witness
- S01E04 - A Night In
- S01E06 - Ways and Means
- S01E06 - The Rift
- S02E01 - Just Desserts
- S02E02 - Heartbreak Hotel
- S02E03 - Disturbing the Peace
- S02E04 - Happy Release
- S02E06 - No Peace for the Wicked
- S03E01 - No Way Out
- S03E02 - Desperate Hours Viewing
- S03E03 - A Storm in a Teacup
- S03E04 - Poetic Justice
- S03E05 - Rough Justice
- S03E06 - Pardon Me
- S03E07 - A Test of Character
- S03E08 - Final Stretch
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