TV series
Colditz
1972–1974, English, on BBC One. Created by Gerard Glaister.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 28
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1974
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Latest episode
S2 E13: Liberation
Aired 1 April 1974
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Gerard GlaisterCreator
- David McCallumFlt. Lt. Simon Carter · 28 ep
- Bernard HeptonKommandant · 28 ep
- Christopher NeameLt. Dick Player · 28 ep
- Edward HardwickeCapt. Pat Grant · 28 ep
- Peter Penry-JonesP.O. Peter Muir · 28 ep
- Jack HedleyLt. Col. John Preston · 28 ep
- Dan O'HerlihyLt. Col. Max Dodd · 4 ep
- Jim NortonCapt. James Porteous · 2 ep
- Henri SzepsCapt. Henri Lefevre · 2 ep
- Geoffrey PalmerDoc · 2 ep
- Sebastian Graham JonesCapt. Walsh · 2 ep
- Donald TandySenior French Officer · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 October 1972
- Last aired
- 1 April 1974
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Colditz: quick answers
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How many seasons of Colditz are there?
Colditz has 2 seasons and 28 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Colditz finished?
Yes. Colditz ended in 1974, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Colditz suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Colditz?
If you liked Colditz, try Colditz, World on Fire, War and Remembrance.
Who created Colditz?
Colditz was created by Gerard Glaister and stars David McCallum, Bernard Hepton, Christopher Neame.