Colditz
Overview
Colditz, a British television drama co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios, aired from 1972 to 1974. Set in World War II, it follows Allied prisoners held at Colditz Castle, known as Oflag IV-C, which was thought to be inescapable. The series explores their ingenious escape attempts and the complex dynamics between the diverse nationalities of the inmates and their German guards. Tension and camaraderie unfold as the prisoners devise clever plans, showcasing resilience and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Episodes
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1
Arrival of a Hero
A fresh second-in-command arrives at Colditz, yet Major Mohn, a highly respected and decorated officer, is intent on waging his own war within the cas...
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2
Ghosts
Simon devises a plan to stage a fake escape for the prisoners, hoping it will alleviate the heat on any real attempts to break free. However, Major Mo...
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3
Odd Man In
Two French escapees are captured, bringing back crucial intelligence that could significantly help future escape plans. Simon begins to formulate a me...
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4
The Guests
The local jail has become a temporary holding place for prisoners from Colditz, and while Dick Player is inside, he witnesses the arrival of three new...
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5
Frogs in the Well
Dick Player devises a plan to make an escape through the abandoned theater, but complications arise when he discovers the French are pursuing the same...
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6
Ace in the Hole
The presence of Squadron Leader Tony Shaw, one of Britain’s elite fighter pilots, sparks debates among the German officials about the best way to ma...
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7
French Leave
The Colditz choir receives an invitation from the local pastor to perform at his church during the Easter service. Captain Vaillant views this as an o...
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8
The Gambler
Collins, a new inmate, is hell-bent on defying the prison system by forging his own path, which creates tension with Simon Carter. The situation escal...
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9
Senior American Officer
Three Americans make their way to Colditz to join the lone US prisoner, Jim Phipps. However, Jim grows wary as he observes the newcomers receiving Ame...
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10
Very Important Person
For the first time, gunshots echo near Colditz. Lieutenant Colonel Dodd is bedridden with the flu, leaving Phil Carrington to step in as the senior Am...
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12
Death Sentence
As the allied forces approach Colditz, tensions rise when one of the prisoners is sentenced to death. Colonel Preston begins organizing the British tr...
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13
Liberation
The inmates observe intense fighting from the higher levels of the castle, but they face fierce resistance from the SS as Colditz is besieged. Phil Ca...
