Colditz

Name: Colditz
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1972-10-19
Rating: 7.7
Cast: David McCallum, Bernard Hepton, Christopher Neame, Edward Hardwicke, Peter Penry-Jones

ENDED2 Seasons28 Episodes★ 7.7

Colditz is a drama series on BBC One that ran from 1972 to 1974, ending after 2 seasons and 28 episodes.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredOct 19, 1972

Last AiredApr 1, 1974

GenreDrama, War & Politics

Runtime60 min

Created ByGerard Glaister

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

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-proof Colditz 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.

Cast

David McCallum

Flt. Lt. Simon Carter

Bernard Hepton

Kommandant

Christopher Neame

Lt. Dick Player

Edward Hardwicke

Capt. Pat Grant

Peter Penry-Jones

P.O. Peter Muir

Jack Hedley

Lt. Col. John Preston

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 28 episodes

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E1Arrival of a Hero

Jan 7, 197451m

A new second-in-command is appointed to Colditz, but Major Mohn â€“ a distinguished and much decorated soldier is determined to continue fight the war inside Colditz and Simon Carter whose broken ankle is not mending is prepared to meet him head on, but a psychological battle between them has consequences for the Kommandant and Colonel Preston, who is forced to appoint a new escape officer.

E2Ghosts

Jan 14, 197451m

Simon gets an idea to hide prisoners to effect a dummy escape which would then take pressure off any genuine escape, but Major Mohn is highly suspicious and starts to impose further restrictions on the prisoners and this impacts Simon's plan and puts the lives of 2 men in danger.

E3Odd Man In

Jan 21, 197453m

A pair of caught French escapers bring back information that would greatly aid any escape attempt and Simon starts to devise a way of communicating with London â€“ but it depends on his wife Cathy being able to understand a complicated code. At the same time a new prisoner â€“ Page â€“ seems to be a bit vague on facts and there is suspicion that he may not be all he appears to be.

E4The Guests

Jan 28, 197452m

The town jail is being used as an overflow for Colditz prisoners and while Dick Player is there he observes an intake of three new prisoners â€“ but these men are British commandos and Hitler has given instructions for all commandos to be shot. An escape plan is hatched using the best route â€“ but Major Mohn is taking more than a passing interest in these commandos and has ideas of his own.

E5Frogs in the Well

Feb 4, 197452m

Dick Player comes up with an escape idea that would involve going through the disused theatre, but things do not go according to plan when it seems the French have the exact same idea. Mohn is still investigating the last British escape and he is beginning to get close to the truth â€“ but can Simon Carter divert his suspicions in a psychological chess game?

E6Ace in the Hole

Feb 11, 197452m

The arrival of one of Britain's top fighter pilots - Squadron Leader Tony Shaw causes disagreements in the German staff as to how to handle such a specialist prisoner â€“ but Shaw turns out to be more interested in studying English literature with fellow inmate James Porteous â€“ however will Shaw settle down to a life of study while Simon Carter is badgering him to become the focal head of escapes?

E7French Leave

Feb 18, 197452m

Colditz has a choir and they are asked by the local pastor to sing in his church for the Easter service. Captain Vaillant sees this as a means of escaping in order to avoid being transferred to Poland with the rest of the French contingent. Meanwhile a secret radio is bringing news of the war to Colditz.

E8The Gambler

Feb 25, 197452m

A new prisoner - Collins seems determined to buck the system by going things alone and this causes friction with Simon Carter â€“ all the more so because he is a card shark and is causing gambling fever - especially with George Brent, and with a German guard, Kruger who he intends to use for his own means.

E9Senior American Officer

Mar 4, 197454m

A trio of Americans arrive at Colditz to join the solitary US inmate, Jim Phipps â€“ but his suspicions are aroused when he sees the newcomers getting access to American newspapers and better provisions and despite the fact that there is a familiar face, the British wonder if in fact they are housing a German trained fifth column.

E10Very Important Person

Mar 11, 197452m

For the first time gunfire can be heard near Colditz. Lieutenant Colonel Dodd is dozed up with the flu and Phil Carrington acts as senior American Officer and he â€“ with Colonel Preston has to handle a crisis when the Germans plan on moving the promenenti prisoners from Colditz â€“ and there is bad news for the kommandant as the SS take an interest in Colditz.

E11Chameleon

Mar 18, 197453m

Even though the war is reaching a close with the sound of gunfire and bombing being heard, there are tensions in Colditz. The British prisoners become suspicious of Major Mohn's new attitude towards them and his trips to the town reveal problems that will cause him to make a big decision.

E12Death Sentence

Mar 25, 197453m

The allied armies get closer to Colditz and there is unrest when a death sentence is passed against one of the prisoners. Colonel Preston starts to mobilise the British in preparation for a possible revolt. The kommandant receives some terrible news â€“ and a visit from the SS.

E13Liberation

Apr 1, 197451m

The prisoners can now see battle activity from the upper reaches of the castle, but there is strong SS resistance and Colditz comes under attack. Phil Carrington makes a break for American lines, but the situation is very confused and there are many obstacles to pass before Colditz can be truly liberated.

About Colditz

Colditz is a drama, war & politics series on BBC One. The show first aired on Oct 19, 1972 and currently has 2 seasons and 28 episodes. Colditz has ended. It has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 14 votes. The cast includes David McCallum, Bernard Hepton, Christopher Neame, Edward Hardwicke, Peter Penry-Jones. Created by Gerard Glaister.