Christmas Special. Fletcher discovers that his fellow inmates are planning to escape.Christmas Special. Fletcher discovers that his fellow inmates are planning to escape.Christmas Special. Fletcher discovers that his fellow inmates are planning to escape.
- Prisoner
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- Warder
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- Prisoner
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- Prisoner
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- Prisoner
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- Director
- Sydney Lotterby(uncredited)
- Writers
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Storyline
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- GoofsThe prison doctor reluctantly confirms Fletcher had previously had surgery on his left knee, however he fails to notice that Fletcher is erroneously now complaining about his right knee.
- Quotes
[Convict Fletcher tries to con his way into the prison infirmary, but the doctor prides himself on being so good that he does does not have any patients in the infirmary, least of all frauds whom he can spot at a distance]
Prison Doctor: Well, Fletcher, let me tell you something. Of all the penal institutions in the north of England, my infirmary has the lowest record of admissions, and Donaldson, who's serving a five year stretch for grand larceny and embezzlement, had a better chance of getting a Barclaycard than you have of getting into my infirmary. Out!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments (2004)
- SoundtracksO Come, All Ye Faithful
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Frederick Oakeley and music by John Reading
Sung by the inmates
This is a strong festive episode with great humour and character moments.
The story has an amusing concept that sets up a number of humorous dialogue exchanges between various characters. Individuals like MacKay, Barrowclough, Grouty and the prison doctor are used well by the writers. I think my favourite moments involve certain instances of theft and also the contrasting attitudes of the prison guards.
All actors are on great form; especially Ronnie Barker, Peter Vaughn, Fulton MacKay and Brian Wilde.
For me it's an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.
- snoozejonc
- Jan 20, 2024