"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."
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
Sydney Lotterby
Director
Producer
Ian La Frenais
Writer
Dick Clement