The story of the audacious Second World War prison break immortalised in the classic 1963 film, when 76 men tunnelled out of a German prison camp in March 1944 on a mission to cause mayhem in the ...

Based on a true story, a group of allied escape artist-type prisoners-of-war are all put in an "escape proof" camp. Their leader decides to try to take out several hundred all at once. The first ...

Part 1 of this two-part made-for-TV movie is a retelling of the original motion picture The Great Escape from 1963, which is based on an event that actually occurred. 200 Allied aircrew members ...

The Independent is thrilled to announce its lineup for The Great Escape 2025’s First Fifty shows, taking place in London on ...

Because of his zeal for escaping, his intelligence, his familiarity with the countryside, and his gift for languages, the Escape Committee ... locker holding the great coiled chain.

Steve McQueen's Triumph TR6 Trophy took about two months to restore The motorcycle used for the famous jump in the Steve McQueen classic The Great Escape has ... II are also on show at Triumph's ...

BBC Music Introducing are returning to The Great Escape this year, with very special line ups curated by 6 Music, Asian Network and 1Xtra. From 11-13 May, head to the BBC Music Introducing Stage ...