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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...

Main Cast

Paul BrightwellNarrator

Appearances

Micky Burn

Info about Escape from Colditz

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History