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Escape from Colditz

Season 1 Episode 3: Eureka

The Spirit of Colditz has earned its place in history as the most ambitious escape plan that never took off, as a group of British prisoners construct a glider in Colditz Castle, only to have it remain grounded, revealing a legendary escape attempt.

Season 1 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