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Episodes

Season 2, 13 episodes

Episode 1: Arrival of a Hero
- Now playing
- 51m
- Jan 7, 1974
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.
Episode 2: Ghosts
- 51m
- Jan 14, 1974
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.
Episode 3: Odd Man In
- 53m
- Jan 21, 1974
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.
Episode 4: The Guests
- 52m
- Jan 28, 1974
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.
Episode 5: Frogs in the Well
- 52m
- Feb 4, 1974
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?
Episode 6: Ace in the Hole
- 52m
- Feb 11, 1974
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?
Episode 7: French Leave
- 52m
- Feb 18, 1974
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.
Episode 8: The Gambler
- 52m
- Feb 25, 1974
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.
Episode 9: Senior American Officer
- 54m
- Mar 4, 1974
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.
Episode 10: Very Important Person
- 52m
- Mar 11, 1974
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.
Episode 11: Chameleon
- 53m
- Mar 18, 1974
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.
Episode 12: Death Sentence
- 53m
- Mar 25, 1974
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.
Episode 13: Liberation
- 51m
- Apr 1, 1974
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.

Colditz

1972 to 1974
2 seasons
1h per episode
Drama
War & Politics

7.7TMDB(14)

Overview

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.

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Episodes
Ran for 2 seasons and 28 episodes (1972 to 1974)
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Filming locations
Filmed in Stirling Castle
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Setting
Set in England and Colditz Castle
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Music
Music by Robert Farnon
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Details

Created by: Gerard Glaister
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 28
First aired: October 19, 1972
Last aired: April 1, 1974
Original language: English
Countries: GB

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Episodes

Season 2, 13 episodes

Episode 1: Arrival of a Hero
- Now playing
- 51m
- Jan 7, 1974
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.
Episode 2: Ghosts
- 51m
- Jan 14, 1974
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.
Episode 3: Odd Man In
- 53m
- Jan 21, 1974
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.
Episode 4: The Guests
- 52m
- Jan 28, 1974
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.
Episode 5: Frogs in the Well
- 52m
- Feb 4, 1974
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?
Episode 6: Ace in the Hole
- 52m
- Feb 11, 1974
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?
Episode 7: French Leave
- 52m
- Feb 18, 1974
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.
Episode 8: The Gambler
- 52m
- Feb 25, 1974
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.
Episode 9: Senior American Officer
- 54m
- Mar 4, 1974
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.
Episode 10: Very Important Person
- 52m
- Mar 11, 1974
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.
Episode 11: Chameleon
- 53m
- Mar 18, 1974
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.
Episode 12: Death Sentence
- 53m
- Mar 25, 1974
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.
Episode 13: Liberation
- 51m
- Apr 1, 1974
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.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Arrival of a Hero

E2 Episode 2: Ghosts

E3 Episode 3: Odd Man In

E4 Episode 4: The Guests

E5 Episode 5: Frogs in the Well

E6 Episode 6: Ace in the Hole

E7 Episode 7: French Leave

E8 Episode 8: The Gambler

E9 Episode 9: Senior American Officer

E10 Episode 10: Very Important Person

E11 Episode 11: Chameleon

E12 Episode 12: Death Sentence

E13 Episode 13: Liberation

Overview

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Details

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More like this

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Arrival of a Hero

E2 Episode 2: Ghosts

E3 Episode 3: Odd Man In

E4 Episode 4: The Guests

E5 Episode 5: Frogs in the Well

E6 Episode 6: Ace in the Hole

E7 Episode 7: French Leave

E8 Episode 8: The Gambler

E9 Episode 9: Senior American Officer

E10 Episode 10: Very Important Person

E11 Episode 11: Chameleon

E12 Episode 12: Death Sentence

E13 Episode 13: Liberation

Fun facts

Episode 1: Arrival of a Hero

Episode 2: Ghosts

Episode 3: Odd Man In

Episode 4: The Guests

Episode 5: Frogs in the Well

Episode 6: Ace in the Hole

Episode 7: French Leave

Episode 8: The Gambler

Episode 9: Senior American Officer

Episode 10: Very Important Person

Episode 11: Chameleon

Episode 12: Death Sentence

Episode 13: Liberation

Episode 1: Arrival of a Hero

Episode 2: Ghosts

Episode 3: Odd Man In

Episode 4: The Guests

Episode 5: Frogs in the Well

Episode 6: Ace in the Hole

Episode 7: French Leave

Episode 8: The Gambler

Episode 9: Senior American Officer

Episode 10: Very Important Person

Episode 11: Chameleon

Episode 12: Death Sentence

Episode 13: Liberation