In the most audacious escape attempt at all, a group of British prisoners designed and built a glider to fly from the roof of the castle - but events conspired to prevent its launch. The…
This episode looks at a period of great success for the British escapers, and examines the ingenuity and expertise that were so important in securing escapes.
Creative and often spectacular attempts to go over, under or through the walls of the grim 18th century castle are told through dramatic archive footage and personal testimony.
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