Some of the supporting cast of Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow appear in The Slammer; Dave Chapman, Ian Kirkby, Lee Barnett and Melvin Odoom.
On 2 June 2016, Ian Kirkby announced that the new series had ended, stating "Unfortunately CBBC have retired the Governor and Mr. Burgess, probably for good...but, never say never!
The Governor always wears a white suit with a golden bow tie, and fulfills his duties by hosting the Freedom Show and occasionally quizzing audience members about their views on the "Performing Prisoners".
The characters are complete opposites to one another: Burgess is intelligent, trustworthy and follows procedure and instructions carefully, accompanied by the physical mannerisms of Porridge's Mr Mackay.
This is often found amusing and has led to children frequently creating nonsense words such as 'brillitastic', as Mr. Burgess would then have to shout "Brillitastic, Sir!"
(2006–2011) (2013–2014) Early series of The Slammer were recorded at 3 Mills Studios in East London, by the BBC in high definition.
In 2006, the show was reprimanded by television regulator Ofcom after a complaint was received regarding a performance in which a mime artist put a rubber glove over his head, eyes and nose and blew it up.
Ofcom formally recorded a breach against the show as it was felt that the sketch, particularly the performer's use of the glove, was presented as 'slapstick fun' and could be easily imitated by young children.