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Colditz (1972)

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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.

First Air Date
October 19, 1972
Seasons
2
Episodes
28
Rating
7.5/10 (13 votes)

Cast: David McCallum, Bernard Hepton, Christopher Neame, Edward Hardwicke, Peter Penry-Jones, Jack Hedley

Network: BBC One
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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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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired10/19/1972
Last Aired4/1/1974
Seasons2
Episodes28
LanguageEnglish
Creators & Crew

2

Seasons

28

Episodes

60m

Per Episode

1972

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Cast

DM

David McCallum

as Flt. Lt. Simon Carter

BH

Bernard Hepton

as Kommandant

CN

Christopher Neame

as Lt. Dick Player

EH

Edward Hardwicke

as Capt. Pat Grant

PP

Peter Penry-Jones

as P.O. Peter Muir

JH

Jack Hedley

as Lt. Col. John Preston

Seasons

2 seasons
Season 2
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Season 2

1974

13 episodes

Season 1
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Season 1

1972

15 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colditz about?

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 esca…

How many seasons does Colditz have?

2

How many episodes does Colditz have?

28

Is Colditz still running?

No, it ended in 1974.

When did Colditz first air?

October 19, 1972

Who created Colditz?

Gerard Glaister

Who stars in Colditz?

David McCallum, Bernard Hepton, Christopher Neame

What genre is Colditz?

Drama, War & Politics