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Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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After the discovery of an audacious tunnel, rumours fly about a possible a spy among the British officers, as Samuel West continues the story of the world's most infamous prison. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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1944: and with German defeat now inevitable, the remaining Colditz POWS begin to fear for their safety. What will happen to them when the castle is liberated? Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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September 1942: with the tide turning in the War, escape becomes an ever more precarious pursuit, as Samuel West continues the true story of the most infamous prison in history Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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April 1945, and with SS and US troops advancing on Colditz, the prisoners take control, as Samuel West concludes Ben MacIntyre's account of the world's most infamous prison Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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An unlikely hero emerges, while a traitor is unearthed among the British prisoners, as Samuel West continues the incredible true story of the most infamous prison in history. Show more

Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre

4: 'An insult to the German army'

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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An ill thought through escape attempt ends in ridicule for the British, as Samuel West continues the true story of the most infamous prison in history. Show more

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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The cat-and-mouse game between guards and prisoners continues with an escape and an ambush, as Samuel West reads the incredible true story of the most infamous prison in history. Show more

Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre

1: 'A sight to make the bravest quail'

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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As the first group of British officers arrive at Colditz Castle, they realise escape will be a formidable task, as Samuel West reads the story of the world's most infamous prison. Show more

Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre

6: 'The most pompous chap I’ve ever met'

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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The arrival of a famous RAF hero sends ripples of excitement through the camp, as Samuel West continues the true story of the most infamous prison in history. Show more