Colditz

Name: Colditz
Genre: Drama, History, War
Cast: David McCallum, Christopher Neame, Edward Hardwicke, Peter Penry-Jones, Richard Heffer

TV Series1972 – 197450m2 seasons · 28 episodes

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Colditz is a British television series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974. The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at the supposedly escape-proofColditz Castle when designated Oflag IV-C during World War II, and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.

Stars: David McCallum Christopher Neame Edward Hardwicke

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E1Arrival of a HeroJan 7, 1974 · 50m · With the arrival of a new Second-in-Command appointed from the very highest quarters in Berlin, a direct confrontation between both sides seems unavoidable.Not rated yet

E2GhostsJan 14, 1974 · 50m · The escape that never was - Flt-Lt Carter devises an escape plan which requires two volunteers to vanish into thin air!Not rated yet

E3Odd Man InJan 21, 1974 · 50m · Can a man be branded a clumsy coward when he reaches the limit of his courage?Not rated yet

E4The GuestsJan 28, 1974 · 50m · Three men, captured in a raid on the French coast, arrive in Colditz. As Commandos, their lives are in danger. It is imperative to get them out before the SS take them away.Not rated yet

E5Frogs in the WellFeb 4, 1974 · 50m · Everyone has an equal right to escape. But what happens when two Frenchmen are discovered attempting the same escape route as two British officers?Not rated yet

E6Ace in the HoleFeb 11, 1974 · 50m · "It is not part of our duty to create either heroes or martyrs here. This man's reputation goes before him - as a flyer. Let us see how long it survives the confines of Colditz".Not rated yet

E7French LeaveFeb 18, 1974 · 50m · When the French are told they are leaving Colditz for another Prisoner of War camp, Captain Andre Vaillant decides he will leave in his own way, in his own time.Not rated yet

E8The GamblerFeb 25, 1974 · 50m · A losing streak does not last forever. Captain Brent thought so. Unterfeldwebel Ernst Krueger thought so. But Flt-Lt Collins was an expert with cards.Not rated yet

E9Senior American OfficerMar 4, 1974 · 50m · Three American prisoners - including Carrington - are brought in to join lone countryman Phipps.Not rated yet

E10Very Important PersonMar 11, 1974 · 50m · When SS General Berger is appointed Head of all Prisoner of War Administration, the Kommandant of Colditz and Colonel Preston are suddenly faced with an extremely grave situation.Not rated yet

E11ChameleonMar 18, 1974 · 50m · The disintegrating forces of Hitler's Third Reich bring their own havoc inside Colditz. Faced with the bitter truth, Major Mohn finds himself in a very exposed situation and sets out to save his own skin.Not rated yet

E12Death SentenceMar 25, 1974 · 50m · As the German Army retreats before the Allies the fate of the prisoners in Colditz becomes increasingly uncertain.Not rated yet

E13LiberationApr 1, 1974 · 50m · When American tanks are spotted advancing on the town and the castle is strafed by American planes, concern for the safety of the prisoners prompts Major Carrington to try to get through to the American lines.Not rated yet

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David McCallumFlt. Lt. Simon Carter Christopher NeameLt. Dick Player Edward HardwickeCapt. Pat Grant Peter Penry-JonesP.O Peter Muir Richard HefferCapt. Tim Downing Paul ChapmanCapt. George Brent Jack HedleyLt. Col. John Preston Bernard HeptonKommandant Hans MeyerHauptmann Franz Ulmann Robert WagnerFlt. Lt. Phil Carrington

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Details

Premiered: October 19, 1972
Ended: April 1, 1974
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Language: English
Episode runtime: 50m
Official site: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ttw7k
TVmaze ID: 10426