The story of the audacious Second World War prison break immortalised in the classic 1963 film, when 76 men tunnelled out of a German prison camp in March 1944 on a mission to cause mayhem in the heart of the Third Reich.
Show Info
Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thu at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
WarHistory
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.channel5.com
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Previous Episode
Capture
Episode 1x03; Nov 25, 2021
As they take their opportunity to flee, 76 out of the 200 prisoners manage to escape, and must navigate hostile enemy territory to evade being recaptured when an unrelenting Nazi manhunt ensues. Eventually, 73 of the prisoners are caught, and Hitler…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x03: Capture | Nov 25, 2021 | |
| 1x02: Breakout | Nov 24, 2021 | |
| 1x01: A Daring Plan | Nov 23, 2021 |
Cast
Tim McInnerny
voices Himself (Narrator)Extra Details
Also known as:
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The Great Escape: The True Story (
United States)