Episodes

1. Part One

While World War II Allied Officer Jack Rose is held prisoner in Germany’s notorious Colditz Castle, he recruits a band of fellow escape artists in the ultimate breakout, only to discover that the greatest betrayal awaits him on safe ground.

2. Part Two

While World War II Allied Officer Jack Rose is held prisoner in Germany’s notorious Colditz Castle, he recruits a band of fellow escape artists in the ultimate breakout, only to discover that the greatest betrayal awaits him on safe ground.

Overview

During World War II, the Germans convert the castle of Colditz into an escape-proof prison where recidivist escapees are imprisoned under one roof. The most accomplished escape artists are gathered there, brave soldiers who view escape not only as a challenge but as a duty, in order to harass and irritate German forces as much as they can.

Details

Cast

Damian Lewis

Sophia Myles

Tom Hardy

Laurence Fox

James Fox

Timothy West

Jason Priestley

Guy Henry

Robert Whitelock

Scott Handy