The Great EscapeJanuary 1, 2026

During the Second World War, a group of Allied prisoners of war mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi prison camp. Based on a true story.

The Great Escape was broadcast on BBC4 at Friday 26 December 2025, 16:45.

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The Great Escape

The Great Escape is a TV show on BBC4. The true story of the most audacious break-out of World War II. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.

Last broadcast:15/02/2026 at 00:00

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