Colditz

Colditz (1972-1974)

EndedScripted showDrama, War, History

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.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:25 (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13LiberationApr 1, 1974
S02E12Death SentenceMar 25, 1974
S02E11ChameleonMar 18, 1974
S02E10Very Important PersonMar 11, 1974
S02E09Senior American OfficerMar 4, 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Colditz first premiere?

Colditz first premiered on October 19, 1972.

Who created Colditz?

Colditz was created by Brian Degas and Gerard Glaister.

What type of TV show is Colditz?

Colditz is a drama television series.

What is the setting of Colditz?

Colditz is set in the Colditz Castle during World War II.

Who are the main characters of Colditz?

The main characters of Colditz are Captain Pat Grant, Major Horst Mohn, Lieutenant Dick Player, and Flight Lieutenant Phil Carrington.

Who played Captain Pat Grant in Colditz?

The character of Captain Pat Grant was played by Edward Hardwicke.

Who played Major Horst Mohn in Colditz?

Major Horst Mohn was played by Anthony Valentine in Colditz.

What was the storyline of Colditz?

Colditz followed the story of Allied prisoners of war trying to escape from the high-security German prison camp of Colditz.

How many episodes are in the first season of Colditz?

There are 13 episodes in the first season of Colditz.

How long is each episode of Colditz?

Each episode of Colditz is around 50 minutes long.

Did Colditz receive any awards during its run?

Yes, Colditz won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Film Editing in 1973.

Who directed the pilot episode of Colditz?

The pilot episode of Colditz was directed by Stuart Burge.

Did the real Colditz Castle have an escape rate of 100%?

No, the escape rate of Colditz Castle was not 100%.

What was the final episode of Colditz about?

The final episode of Colditz was titled "Liberation" and showed the prisoners being freed by Allied forces.

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