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Escape from Colditz

Colditz POW camp, an 18th-century castle in eastern Germany, was a fortress with imposing walls, steep cliffs, and strict policing, notorious for housing the most troublesome POWs from across Europe, offering unparalleled security.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Escape Academy

1. The Escape Academy

Aired: Jan 31, 2000

Veterans embark on a poignant journey back to a notorious POW camp, revisitin...

Episode 2 The Best of British

2. The Best of British

Aired: Feb 7, 2000

The next episode highlights the incredible accomplishments of the British esc...

Episode 3 Eureka

Aired: Feb 14, 2000

The Spirit of Colditz has earned its place in history as the most ambitious e...

Info about Escape from Colditz

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History