Colditz (1972): S01E02 – Missing, Presumed Dead

Introduction Colditz is a British television drama series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974. Outline Follows the story of Flight Lieutenant Carter. Highlights his recent marriage and the offer from his influential father in law to get him a safer posting. He chooses to fly Wellingtons and is…

Andrew Marshall

12/11/2021

1–2 minutes

Drama, History, Military Prison, Military TV Series, POW: Prisoner of War, War, World War Two

Introduction

Colditz is a British television drama series co-produced by the BBC and Universal Studios and screened between 1972 and 1974.

Outline

Follows the story of Flight Lieutenant Carter. Highlights his recent marriage and the offer from his influential father in law to get him a safer posting. He chooses to fly Wellingtons and is shot down. The episode then follows his ongoing escapes till being sent to Colditz.

Colditz Series

You can find a full index and overview of Colditz here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 26 October 1972.
Rating: 12.
Running Time: 50 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.