1 00:00:55,678 --> 00:00:57,031 Umm. Uh. 2 00:01:01,318 --> 00:01:02,831 Oh, God. 3 00:01:12,558 --> 00:01:13,627 Mmm. 4 00:02:03,598 --> 00:02:04,713 All right? 5 00:02:04,798 --> 00:02:06,675 Yeah, it's just this wretched tooth of mine. 6 00:02:06,758 --> 00:02:09,716 -Well, you'd better get it seen to. -I'll be all right. 7 00:02:09,798 --> 00:02:13,473 You won't find any dentist once you're over the wall. 8 00:02:20,558 --> 00:02:22,833 (SOLDIERS SHOUTING IN DISTANCE) 9 00:02:23,398 --> 00:02:24,751 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 10 00:02:24,838 --> 00:02:26,066 Come in. 11 00:02:26,838 --> 00:02:28,510 Good morning, sir. 12 00:02:28,718 --> 00:02:30,868 Lieutenant Player needs dental treatment. 13 00:02:30,958 --> 00:02:32,437 He's in bad pain most of the time. 14 00:02:32,518 --> 00:02:33,917 Well, tell him to go to the dentist. 15 00:02:33,998 --> 00:02:34,987 We've had a bit of luck, sir. 16 00:02:35,078 --> 00:02:37,831 The French officer who was the dentist, has been transferred. 17 00:02:37,918 --> 00:02:40,637 So Player will need permission to visit the German dentist in the town. 18 00:02:40,718 --> 00:02:41,787 Yeah. 19 00:02:41,878 --> 00:02:43,197 Now, with his escape record, sir, 20 00:02:43,278 --> 00:02:45,394 I think they're likely to be a bit sticky about it. 21 00:02:45,478 --> 00:02:46,547 Well, tell them to give his parole. 22 00:02:46,638 --> 00:02:48,868 I know, sir. The point is that if he does get permission, 23 00:02:48,958 --> 00:02:51,631 I think he should try to make a break for it. 24 00:02:51,718 --> 00:02:54,186 Well, in that case, he'll have to go to the camp doctor 25 00:02:54,278 --> 00:02:56,155 and get conformation that he needs urgent treatment. 26 00:02:56,238 --> 00:02:57,591 That's simple enough, isn't it, Pat? 27 00:02:57,678 --> 00:02:59,714 You're the escape officer, can't you get on with it? 28 00:02:59,798 --> 00:03:01,197 Yes, sir. 29 00:03:01,278 --> 00:03:04,475 I just thought you should be informed, that's all. 30 00:03:12,598 --> 00:03:14,111 The tunnel's not the problem. 31 00:03:14,198 --> 00:03:16,507 The tunnel's finished and the Red Cross supplies are safely hoarded. 32 00:03:16,598 --> 00:03:17,713 CARTER: What about the sentry? 33 00:03:17,798 --> 00:03:20,517 PAT: Now, every man will carry enough food to see him safely to the frontier. 34 00:03:20,598 --> 00:03:21,951 -DOWNING: How many can go? -PAT: As many as possible. 35 00:03:22,038 --> 00:03:24,347 -What about the sentry? -PAT: I think we should aim at eight. 36 00:03:24,438 --> 00:03:26,668 Well, I can go with eight as far as Phil is concerned. 37 00:03:26,758 --> 00:03:28,988 If Phil should have enough papers. 38 00:03:29,078 --> 00:03:31,638 -Yes, I do. -Good. Right. Let's go over it again. 39 00:03:31,718 --> 00:03:34,357 Now, the tunnel comes out on the grass, terrace to the German section. 40 00:03:34,438 --> 00:03:36,110 BRENT: Once there we can get over the wall easily enough. 41 00:03:36,198 --> 00:03:38,348 PAT: That's no trouble. A square of turf has been cut. 42 00:03:38,438 --> 00:03:39,996 We can lift it at any time. 43 00:03:40,078 --> 00:03:42,148 Yeah, but how do you get rid of the sentry? 44 00:03:42,238 --> 00:03:43,876 I thought they were supposed to take him off of there. 45 00:03:43,958 --> 00:03:45,357 PAT: That's what we hoped, but they haven't done it. 46 00:03:45,438 --> 00:03:47,269 -Why haven't they? Any idea? -PAT: No. 47 00:03:47,358 --> 00:03:48,427 But we'll solve it. 48 00:03:48,518 --> 00:03:50,873 -How long's the patrol take? -PAT: About a minute each way. 49 00:03:50,958 --> 00:03:53,313 DOWNING: Well, in that case we could space it out. Two men at a time. 50 00:03:53,398 --> 00:03:54,877 -While his back's turned. -No, it's too risky. 51 00:03:54,958 --> 00:03:55,993 Why not? 52 00:03:56,078 --> 00:03:58,717 DOWNING: He's never out of sight of the place where the tunnel comes up. 53 00:03:58,798 --> 00:04:00,595 (TUNEFUL WHISTLING) 54 00:04:05,318 --> 00:04:06,751 It's Heller. 55 00:04:11,038 --> 00:04:13,108 What's the latest news, Heller? 56 00:04:13,198 --> 00:04:15,189 The RAF attempted to bomb Berlin last night, 57 00:04:15,278 --> 00:04:17,792 but failed to penetrate our defences. 58 00:04:17,878 --> 00:04:19,789 Seventy-five bombers were shot down. 59 00:04:19,878 --> 00:04:20,947 MUIR: What a lie! 60 00:04:21,038 --> 00:04:22,949 CARTER: Yeah, if you believe that you'll believe anything. 61 00:04:23,038 --> 00:04:24,153 HELLER: It is on the radio. 62 00:04:24,238 --> 00:04:26,149 PLAYER: You should try listening to the BBC. 63 00:04:26,238 --> 00:04:30,311 Even the BBC admitted 35 of your aircraft failed to return. 64 00:04:30,558 --> 00:04:33,277 I did not hear it myself, of course. 65 00:04:34,758 --> 00:04:37,352 So your propaganda boys just double the real figure 66 00:04:37,438 --> 00:04:39,474 and add five for luck, eh? 67 00:04:39,558 --> 00:04:42,516 It is the German radio which tells the truth. 68 00:04:43,358 --> 00:04:45,394 Where's Lieutenant Player? 69 00:04:47,158 --> 00:04:49,149 Try the washroom again. 70 00:04:49,558 --> 00:04:50,877 Thank you. 71 00:04:51,198 --> 00:04:53,109 (COUGHING) 72 00:04:58,638 --> 00:05:01,106 We can't afford to lose 35 a night. 73 00:05:01,358 --> 00:05:02,871 Yeah. There won't be many air crews 74 00:05:02,958 --> 00:05:05,188 to get through one tour of ops at that rate. 75 00:05:05,278 --> 00:05:07,667 So, you will be ready 9:00 in the morning? 76 00:05:07,758 --> 00:05:09,396 -All right. -Good. 77 00:05:20,358 --> 00:05:21,996 -Everything okay? -Yes, fine. 78 00:05:22,078 --> 00:05:25,832 That's marvellous. I'll see you're prepared and ready to go. 79 00:05:26,958 --> 00:05:29,950 I've decided that Dick should take this opportunity. 80 00:05:30,038 --> 00:05:32,074 The Germans are getting him out of the castle. 81 00:05:32,158 --> 00:05:33,352 Under armed guard. 82 00:05:33,438 --> 00:05:36,191 PAT: Admittedly. But still, he'll be out. 83 00:05:36,878 --> 00:05:40,188 PLAYER: Right. Well, I'll have this blasted tooth fixed. 84 00:05:40,278 --> 00:05:42,667 After that, don't expect me back. 85 00:05:58,038 --> 00:05:59,994 Don't take out too many. 86 00:06:09,038 --> 00:06:10,437 Lucky devil. 87 00:06:29,478 --> 00:06:31,867 DENTIST: Open your mouth, please. 88 00:06:38,678 --> 00:06:39,906 Mmm-hmm. 89 00:06:43,438 --> 00:06:44,507 Mmm. 90 00:06:54,078 --> 00:06:56,546 Please tell me at once if it hurts. 91 00:06:56,758 --> 00:06:57,907 Right. 92 00:07:04,478 --> 00:07:06,070 (DRILL WHIRRING) 93 00:07:08,678 --> 00:07:12,387 (SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 94 00:07:17,718 --> 00:07:19,356 (PLAYER GRUNTING) 95 00:07:19,918 --> 00:07:21,351 PLAYER: (MUFFLED) That hurts like hell! 96 00:07:21,438 --> 00:07:25,067 DENTIST: You must speak up, please! My hearing's not good. 97 00:07:25,158 --> 00:07:26,830 PLAYER: That hurt! 98 00:07:27,318 --> 00:07:28,956 No, not long now. 99 00:07:29,358 --> 00:07:30,427 Mmm. 100 00:07:33,998 --> 00:07:35,067 Ah. 101 00:07:39,718 --> 00:07:41,948 (SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 102 00:08:09,798 --> 00:08:11,834 (ALL CHATTER INDISTINCTLY) 103 00:08:15,838 --> 00:08:17,749 Get it! Come on, Simon! 104 00:08:18,718 --> 00:08:20,231 Right, Charlie! 105 00:08:30,918 --> 00:08:33,227 (ALL SHOUTING INDISTINCTLY) 106 00:08:54,398 --> 00:08:56,150 Thanks for the trip. 107 00:08:56,918 --> 00:08:58,067 Simon! 108 00:08:58,878 --> 00:09:00,357 Thanks, Simon. 109 00:09:10,518 --> 00:09:11,746 No luck? 110 00:09:12,478 --> 00:09:15,231 I think I could have made it when we came out of the dentist. 111 00:09:15,318 --> 00:09:16,956 Well, why didn't you? 112 00:09:17,038 --> 00:09:18,517 What happened? 113 00:09:19,718 --> 00:09:21,276 How much German money have we got in the kitty? 114 00:09:21,358 --> 00:09:22,552 Why? 115 00:09:23,158 --> 00:09:25,433 I think I know how we can use the canteen tunnel. 116 00:09:25,518 --> 00:09:27,190 Let's go upstairs. 117 00:09:33,638 --> 00:09:36,106 (MAN SPEAKING IN GERMAN ON RADIO) 118 00:09:44,838 --> 00:09:46,351 (MUSIC PLAYING) 119 00:09:48,958 --> 00:09:50,107 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 120 00:09:50,198 --> 00:09:51,950 Come. 121 00:09:53,478 --> 00:09:55,275 Colonel Preston, sir. 122 00:09:55,438 --> 00:09:56,757 Thank you. 123 00:09:58,638 --> 00:10:00,629 Please sit down, Colonel. 124 00:10:08,078 --> 00:10:11,593 Sometimes I become aware of certain events in England 125 00:10:11,678 --> 00:10:13,350 before you do, Colonel. 126 00:10:13,438 --> 00:10:16,748 The prisoner's incoming mail is censored, of course. 127 00:10:16,838 --> 00:10:20,114 And occasionally, the censor draws my attention 128 00:10:20,198 --> 00:10:22,871 to some item which I should know about. 129 00:10:24,278 --> 00:10:27,031 You will, no doubt, be pleased to learn 130 00:10:27,118 --> 00:10:29,348 that you have been awarded the Distinguished Service Order 131 00:10:29,438 --> 00:10:32,316 for gallantry during the retreat to Dunkirk. 132 00:10:36,318 --> 00:10:38,036 I remember my own feelings when I was awarded 133 00:10:38,118 --> 00:10:41,110 the Iron Cross 1 st Class during the great war. 134 00:10:41,518 --> 00:10:45,193 Allow me to offer my congratulations to a fellow soldier. 135 00:10:46,438 --> 00:10:47,951 Thank you, Kommandant. 136 00:10:48,038 --> 00:10:50,506 There's no medal or medal ribbon, of course. 137 00:10:50,598 --> 00:10:52,668 But the honour is the same. 138 00:10:54,558 --> 00:10:56,833 There is another matter. 139 00:10:58,758 --> 00:11:00,271 (CLEARS THROAT) 140 00:11:01,358 --> 00:11:06,796 Your wife has been driving an ambulance in London, I understand. 141 00:11:09,198 --> 00:11:13,953 Driving in total blackout, unable to use headlights, 142 00:11:14,038 --> 00:11:15,949 must be very difficult. 143 00:11:17,558 --> 00:11:19,947 I had a letter, 1 0 days ago, 144 00:11:20,038 --> 00:11:23,075 saying that she'd been involved in an accident. 145 00:11:23,998 --> 00:11:28,276 She was taken to the hospital. There, they operated upon her. 146 00:11:28,998 --> 00:11:33,355 This letter informs you that the operation was unsuccessful. 147 00:11:33,758 --> 00:11:36,397 You wife never regained consciousness. 148 00:11:40,438 --> 00:11:42,156 Unfortunately, there was a delay. 149 00:11:42,238 --> 00:11:46,550 That letter was posted only two days after your previous letter. 150 00:11:51,998 --> 00:11:54,148 I am sorry 151 00:11:54,238 --> 00:11:59,835 that things like this have to be seen by eyes other than yours, Colonel. 152 00:12:07,758 --> 00:12:10,352 I would like to offer my condolences. 153 00:12:32,838 --> 00:12:33,873 Is... 154 00:12:33,958 --> 00:12:35,471 (CLEARS THROAT) 155 00:12:36,438 --> 00:12:38,713 Is there anything else, Kommandant? 156 00:12:38,798 --> 00:12:40,709 No, thank you, Colonel. 157 00:13:03,958 --> 00:13:06,711 PLAYER: From the observations we've been keeping on the guards on the terrace, 158 00:13:06,798 --> 00:13:09,631 they change their rota every second day. 159 00:13:10,238 --> 00:13:12,433 So I calculate Heller will be on that terrace 160 00:13:12,518 --> 00:13:14,270 at least once a week. 161 00:13:14,358 --> 00:13:16,030 Now, all he has to agree to 162 00:13:16,118 --> 00:13:19,110 is to keep at the far end for five minutes. 163 00:13:19,198 --> 00:13:23,271 Keep his back turned and we're out of the tunnel and over the wall. 164 00:13:23,358 --> 00:13:24,473 Yes. 165 00:13:24,558 --> 00:13:27,277 Well, Heller seems a very straight sort of chap to me. 166 00:13:27,358 --> 00:13:30,794 Precisely. So is he the type that would take a bribe? 167 00:13:30,878 --> 00:13:32,834 PLAYER: I listened to him and the girl talking. 168 00:13:32,918 --> 00:13:34,715 He's desperate for 1 ,000 marks. 169 00:13:34,798 --> 00:13:36,948 -Does it have to be 1 ,000? -PLAYER: That's what she needs. 170 00:13:37,038 --> 00:13:38,391 It'll take all the German money we've got. 171 00:13:38,478 --> 00:13:40,309 If we can get away without the tunnel being discovered, 172 00:13:40,398 --> 00:13:41,467 we can use it again. 173 00:13:41,558 --> 00:13:45,073 Right. As Dick said, we could empty the whole place in a week. 174 00:13:45,158 --> 00:13:48,275 You know, if Heller does take the bribe, 175 00:13:48,358 --> 00:13:49,871 he'd have to keep his mouth shut afterwards. 176 00:13:49,958 --> 00:13:51,516 It's a risk. 177 00:13:51,598 --> 00:13:53,748 PLAYER: Well, I think it's a risk worth taking. 178 00:13:53,838 --> 00:13:55,954 We'll show them whether this place is escape-proof or not. 179 00:13:56,038 --> 00:13:58,677 PAT: Right. Someone's got to gain Heller's confidence. Any suggestions? 180 00:13:58,758 --> 00:14:00,874 MUIR: Player speaks German. 181 00:14:01,198 --> 00:14:02,313 Right. 182 00:14:02,398 --> 00:14:05,708 Now, I think it's best if he didn't realise how we knew. 183 00:14:05,798 --> 00:14:07,516 I think Tim's right. 184 00:14:07,598 --> 00:14:08,917 (COUGHING) 185 00:14:09,118 --> 00:14:12,667 -Hasn't he got relatives in America? -PAT: That's right. 186 00:14:12,838 --> 00:14:15,591 PAT: Phil, do you think you could do it? 187 00:14:16,518 --> 00:14:18,793 Yeah, that would give me an opening, wouldn't it? 188 00:14:18,878 --> 00:14:20,311 PAT: Good. That's settled. 189 00:14:20,398 --> 00:14:22,036 All that remains is to clear this with the old man. 190 00:14:24,358 --> 00:14:25,427 (KNOCKS ON DOOR) 191 00:14:25,518 --> 00:14:29,591 Could I have a word with you, sir? Something that needs your approval. 192 00:14:29,678 --> 00:14:30,747 Sir? 193 00:14:41,878 --> 00:14:45,427 I've just been told that my wife is dead. 194 00:14:46,998 --> 00:14:48,511 I'm sorry, sir. 195 00:14:51,918 --> 00:14:55,035 I knew she'd been involved in an accident but... 196 00:14:57,558 --> 00:15:01,187 By some irony I've also just been told 197 00:15:01,518 --> 00:15:03,554 I've been awarded the DSO. 198 00:15:04,318 --> 00:15:06,673 She'd have been very proud of that. 199 00:15:06,758 --> 00:15:09,716 You've never mentioned your wife before, sir. 200 00:15:11,038 --> 00:15:12,153 No. 201 00:15:14,118 --> 00:15:17,155 For in this bloody place 202 00:15:18,478 --> 00:15:20,787 everyone has some private grief or worry at home. 203 00:15:20,878 --> 00:15:23,756 If we all talked about it, life would become intolerable. 204 00:15:23,838 --> 00:15:26,272 If there's anything I can do, sir. 205 00:15:29,598 --> 00:15:31,077 No, thank you. 206 00:15:36,638 --> 00:15:38,435 You wanted to see me. 207 00:15:38,798 --> 00:15:40,754 I won't bother you with that now, sir. 208 00:15:40,838 --> 00:15:43,306 Now or later doesn't make any difference, Pat. 209 00:15:43,398 --> 00:15:45,036 Well, it's just that I wanted permission 210 00:15:45,118 --> 00:15:47,313 to use all the German money that we've got. 211 00:15:47,398 --> 00:15:48,433 Why? 212 00:15:48,518 --> 00:15:50,668 Well, the canteen tunnels are finished, preparations are made. 213 00:15:50,758 --> 00:15:52,669 But we need one sentry out of the way. 214 00:15:52,758 --> 00:15:54,714 -Do we know him? -Heller. 215 00:15:55,758 --> 00:15:57,988 -Do you think it'll work? -Yes. 216 00:15:59,758 --> 00:16:03,751 Well, it seems a good way of investing our money, Pat. 217 00:16:04,478 --> 00:16:05,991 Thank you, sir. 218 00:16:08,158 --> 00:16:11,753 I don't want to intrude, sir, but I could stay if you like. 219 00:16:11,838 --> 00:16:13,635 No, thank you. 220 00:16:14,358 --> 00:16:16,508 I have some letters to write, anyway. 221 00:16:16,598 --> 00:16:17,951 Right, sir. 222 00:16:22,438 --> 00:16:24,793 Do you fellas get as bored as we do? 223 00:16:24,878 --> 00:16:26,152 Probably. 224 00:16:28,758 --> 00:16:31,397 Heard any news from the States lately? 225 00:16:32,478 --> 00:16:35,117 Somebody said you had relatives there. 226 00:16:35,238 --> 00:16:36,751 Ja, an uncle. 227 00:16:37,518 --> 00:16:39,634 Whereabouts is he in America? 228 00:16:39,718 --> 00:16:42,232 Cleveland, Ohio. He is a baker. 229 00:16:43,278 --> 00:16:44,916 I know Cleveland. 230 00:16:45,318 --> 00:16:47,752 He has a shop on West 4 3rd Street. 231 00:16:49,038 --> 00:16:50,391 No kidding! 232 00:16:51,198 --> 00:16:53,393 I know West 4 3rd Street, too. 233 00:16:54,318 --> 00:16:56,513 It's a small world, isn't it? 234 00:16:58,558 --> 00:17:00,355 PLAYER: Gently does it. 235 00:17:00,438 --> 00:17:02,747 Phil knows. He'll take his time. 236 00:17:17,638 --> 00:17:19,674 He ought to talk about it. 237 00:17:19,998 --> 00:17:21,590 I wish he would. 238 00:17:26,438 --> 00:17:28,906 You don't have any American newspapers, do you? 239 00:17:29,038 --> 00:17:31,108 Ja. The Cleveland Herald. 240 00:17:32,118 --> 00:17:34,791 You couldn't get a couple of copies for me, could you? 241 00:17:34,878 --> 00:17:36,152 I've only got old ones. 242 00:17:36,238 --> 00:17:39,389 I used to read them to improve my English. 243 00:17:40,918 --> 00:17:43,955 Boy, would I love to see an American newspaper. 244 00:17:44,958 --> 00:17:47,188 Do you think you could get me some copies? 245 00:17:47,278 --> 00:17:48,631 I don't see why not. 246 00:17:48,718 --> 00:17:50,993 Well, I don't want to get you in any trouble, 247 00:17:51,078 --> 00:17:52,306 but I really would appreciate it. 248 00:18:03,238 --> 00:18:04,353 Well? 249 00:18:07,198 --> 00:18:09,109 How about a few bars of Red Cross chocolate 250 00:18:09,198 --> 00:18:11,792 to cement our newfound friendship? 251 00:18:11,878 --> 00:18:15,348 You can have the keys of the castle if you pull it off. 252 00:18:19,478 --> 00:18:21,309 (FOOTSTEPS PASSING BY) 253 00:18:22,718 --> 00:18:25,516 What that man needs is to get good and drunk. 254 00:18:25,598 --> 00:18:28,066 -You're holding a what? -PAT: A dinner party. 255 00:18:28,158 --> 00:18:29,591 In this place? 256 00:18:29,678 --> 00:18:31,111 On Monday. 257 00:18:31,198 --> 00:18:33,154 By that time we should know whether we've got Heller lined up, 258 00:18:33,238 --> 00:18:34,876 so we hope it'll be a celebration. 259 00:18:34,958 --> 00:18:37,267 Naturally, you're invited, sir. 260 00:18:37,558 --> 00:18:40,516 Uh, no. Not me. Thank you, Pat. 261 00:18:40,598 --> 00:18:43,988 Now, that's a bit difficult, sir, because you're the guest of honour. 262 00:18:44,078 --> 00:18:46,114 I'd rather not, if you don't mind. 263 00:18:46,198 --> 00:18:48,393 You just go ahead and enjoy yourselves. 264 00:18:48,478 --> 00:18:50,673 We just thought it would be an opportunity to say, 265 00:18:50,758 --> 00:18:54,068 ''Goodbye. Get home safely.'' to the eight lucky ones. 266 00:18:56,438 --> 00:18:58,474 All right. Point taken. 267 00:19:00,558 --> 00:19:02,276 (TUNEFUL WHISTLING) 268 00:19:09,078 --> 00:19:11,308 Heller's coming, and he's got the paper. 269 00:19:11,398 --> 00:19:13,434 PAT: Right. We'll get out. 270 00:19:23,598 --> 00:19:25,190 Heller's coming. 271 00:19:32,318 --> 00:19:33,876 Try and make it natural. 272 00:19:33,958 --> 00:19:37,394 (GUARDS SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 273 00:19:37,478 --> 00:19:41,153 You shouldn't believe everything your Goebbels tells you. 274 00:20:02,798 --> 00:20:03,913 Mate. 275 00:20:04,758 --> 00:20:08,546 You should have protected your king with your bishop. 276 00:20:08,678 --> 00:20:11,988 -Well, it's too late now. -Thanks very much, Heller. 277 00:20:14,238 --> 00:20:16,069 Fancy a stroll, Simon? 278 00:20:16,158 --> 00:20:18,228 Yeah, I could do with some fresh air. 279 00:20:18,318 --> 00:20:21,594 -Do you want anything, Pat? -Yeah, some oil paints. 280 00:20:22,398 --> 00:20:25,276 And a needle and thread. I'll come with you. 281 00:20:28,878 --> 00:20:32,348 -Hello. -Oh, hello. The American newspapers. 282 00:20:32,718 --> 00:20:35,710 Ah! Thanks very much. That's very kind of you. 283 00:20:35,798 --> 00:20:37,390 I hope it doesn't get you in any trouble. 284 00:20:37,478 --> 00:20:38,911 Why should it? 285 00:20:38,998 --> 00:20:41,228 America's not at war with Germany. 286 00:20:41,318 --> 00:20:44,116 But you are, Mr Carrington. 287 00:20:44,478 --> 00:20:46,787 You were in the Royal Air Force. 288 00:20:47,878 --> 00:20:51,666 Yeah, well, I didn't expect to wind up in Colditz. 289 00:20:51,758 --> 00:20:53,908 Then you should not have joined. 290 00:20:53,998 --> 00:20:57,468 -Is that what they say? -In the RAF, yes. 291 00:20:59,318 --> 00:21:02,674 -How'd you happen to join up? -Oh, it was necessary. 292 00:21:03,718 --> 00:21:05,595 How'd you wind up in Colditz? 293 00:21:05,678 --> 00:21:09,193 I was wounded. Just when France surrendered. A shell. 294 00:21:09,278 --> 00:21:12,395 You know, some of those French gunners, they're very good. 295 00:21:12,478 --> 00:21:13,706 Yeah, that's what I heard. 296 00:21:13,798 --> 00:21:17,507 In the lungs. So I'm not fit for active service. 297 00:21:17,998 --> 00:21:20,558 Well, that must make your wife very happy. 298 00:21:20,638 --> 00:21:21,866 My wife? 299 00:21:22,678 --> 00:21:24,236 You are married, aren't you? 300 00:21:24,318 --> 00:21:26,149 Oh, yeah. I see. 301 00:21:26,238 --> 00:21:29,594 Yeah, my wife, she lives in Augsburg. That's my home. 302 00:21:30,038 --> 00:21:32,233 -American funny papers. -Yeah? 303 00:21:32,358 --> 00:21:34,110 Yeah, the kids love those. 304 00:21:34,198 --> 00:21:36,428 -Oh. -Do you have any children? 305 00:21:36,718 --> 00:21:38,356 Yeah, I have two. 306 00:21:38,598 --> 00:21:41,715 Boy is five years old, my daughter, she's three. 307 00:21:42,038 --> 00:21:43,517 -Really? -Yeah. 308 00:21:43,918 --> 00:21:46,068 You have any pictures of them? 309 00:21:46,158 --> 00:21:48,626 Oh, yeah. But not with me. 310 00:21:49,198 --> 00:21:50,267 Oh. 311 00:21:50,758 --> 00:21:52,635 Well, I'd like to see them sometime. 312 00:21:52,718 --> 00:21:54,788 -You would? -Yeah, very much. 313 00:21:54,878 --> 00:21:57,392 All right. One day I will show them. 314 00:21:57,998 --> 00:21:59,909 They're very beautiful children. 315 00:21:59,998 --> 00:22:02,307 Do they look like you or your wife? 316 00:22:02,398 --> 00:22:05,595 Mmm, the boy... ja, he looks like me. 317 00:22:07,078 --> 00:22:09,467 -Is your wife pretty? -ja, very. 318 00:22:10,238 --> 00:22:14,026 You know what's the worst part of this war? Being away for so long. 319 00:22:14,118 --> 00:22:16,313 -It's not natural, is it? -No. 320 00:22:16,598 --> 00:22:17,951 I miss her. 321 00:22:18,918 --> 00:22:20,351 All the time. 322 00:22:22,478 --> 00:22:25,231 Heller, just a minute. 323 00:22:26,558 --> 00:22:27,707 I... 324 00:22:29,798 --> 00:22:31,709 I don't eat chocolate. Here, take these. 325 00:22:31,798 --> 00:22:33,948 Mr Carrington, they're yours. 326 00:22:34,038 --> 00:22:36,154 Well, you can't get chocolate in Augsburg, can you? 327 00:22:36,238 --> 00:22:38,513 -No, not now. But... -Take them. 328 00:22:38,958 --> 00:22:41,153 This war's hard on kids, too. 329 00:22:41,558 --> 00:22:43,628 -You're very kind. -No, it's nothing. 330 00:22:43,718 --> 00:22:45,834 And thanks for the newspapers. 331 00:22:45,918 --> 00:22:47,431 That is nothing. Thank you. 332 00:22:47,518 --> 00:22:48,792 I shall not forget this. 333 00:22:48,878 --> 00:22:50,436 You send those home the next time you write. 334 00:22:50,518 --> 00:22:52,952 Ja, I will. I'll see you around. 335 00:22:53,678 --> 00:22:55,236 -See you. -Yeah. 336 00:23:03,798 --> 00:23:05,709 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) 337 00:23:10,758 --> 00:23:12,271 PAT: How is he? 338 00:23:12,558 --> 00:23:14,753 CARRINGTON: Getting friendly. 339 00:23:14,838 --> 00:23:16,874 How long is it going to take? 340 00:23:19,398 --> 00:23:20,717 Next time. 341 00:23:24,878 --> 00:23:26,311 It's not bad. 342 00:23:27,038 --> 00:23:29,347 When you get around to darning socks let me know, huh? 343 00:23:29,438 --> 00:23:31,110 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 344 00:23:31,358 --> 00:23:32,586 Come in. 345 00:23:32,918 --> 00:23:36,752 Sorry to disturb you, sir, but we need some of that money now. 346 00:23:37,158 --> 00:23:39,274 -How much? -1 00 marks. 347 00:23:39,558 --> 00:23:41,947 -It's on account, is it? -Yes, sir. 348 00:23:48,878 --> 00:23:51,836 -How's it going, Pat? -Well, we'll know soon. 349 00:23:53,678 --> 00:23:55,953 PAT: Those your children, sir? 350 00:23:56,558 --> 00:24:00,187 Yes. I'm trying to write to them. 351 00:24:00,278 --> 00:24:04,430 I don't know if they can read. Someone will have to read it to them. 352 00:24:05,278 --> 00:24:06,836 They're nice children. 353 00:24:06,918 --> 00:24:09,148 Who's looking after them, sir? 354 00:24:10,078 --> 00:24:12,956 Well, that's the trouble, Pat, I don't know. 355 00:24:13,918 --> 00:24:15,874 -Here you are. -Thank you, sir. 356 00:24:15,958 --> 00:24:18,074 -Anything else? -No, sir. 357 00:24:38,638 --> 00:24:39,787 Hello, Phil. 358 00:24:39,878 --> 00:24:43,917 I think Heller is coming to show me some of his family snapshots. 359 00:24:44,918 --> 00:24:47,386 PAT: I'll see you're not disturbed. 360 00:24:53,718 --> 00:24:55,754 -How are you? -Oh, quite well. Thank you. 361 00:24:55,838 --> 00:24:57,157 PAT: Good. 362 00:24:58,038 --> 00:24:59,073 Hello. 363 00:25:01,518 --> 00:25:03,395 Now, I'm gonna go upstairs and finish my book. 364 00:25:03,478 --> 00:25:05,946 Oh, no, you're not. You're gonna play cards. 365 00:25:06,038 --> 00:25:07,676 My deal, I think. 366 00:25:07,958 --> 00:25:11,075 -What are we playing for? 1 ,000 marks? -And a home run. 367 00:25:11,158 --> 00:25:12,193 CARRINGTON: This is a good one. 368 00:25:12,278 --> 00:25:14,553 HELLER: Ah, that's not so good. 369 00:25:17,318 --> 00:25:19,309 CARRINGTON: Your wife has a lovely smile. 370 00:25:19,398 --> 00:25:21,866 -ja, she does. -And those kids. 371 00:25:23,078 --> 00:25:25,433 You should be very proud of them. You're a very lucky man. 372 00:25:25,518 --> 00:25:27,315 Yeah, I'm very proud. 373 00:25:27,958 --> 00:25:29,596 Are you Catholic? 374 00:25:30,398 --> 00:25:33,071 I thought because you come from Augsburg, you might be Catholic. 375 00:25:33,158 --> 00:25:34,432 Isn't that a Catholic part of Germany? 376 00:25:34,518 --> 00:25:37,954 Yeah, I was brought up as that way, but now, you know. 377 00:25:39,878 --> 00:25:41,994 How about your wife? Is she Catholic? 378 00:25:42,078 --> 00:25:44,308 Oh, ja. She is a good Catholic. 379 00:25:44,398 --> 00:25:47,231 You know, when I go home to Augsburg, I go to mass with her. 380 00:25:47,318 --> 00:25:48,831 She likes that. 381 00:25:49,718 --> 00:25:52,107 I hear you could use 1 ,000 marks. 382 00:25:54,278 --> 00:25:55,870 For an abortion. 383 00:25:57,278 --> 00:25:58,870 Someone has been telling you lies, Mr Carrington. 384 00:25:58,958 --> 00:26:01,153 A girl in the town. She's pregnant. 385 00:26:01,238 --> 00:26:03,035 It's your child. 386 00:26:03,118 --> 00:26:05,507 She's found a doctor, but she needs 1 ,000 marks. 387 00:26:05,598 --> 00:26:08,590 You've got to find that money or you're in trouble. 388 00:26:08,678 --> 00:26:10,509 What are you gonna do? 389 00:26:14,038 --> 00:26:15,471 I don't know. 390 00:26:15,998 --> 00:26:17,113 Well, 391 00:26:18,158 --> 00:26:21,753 you can't tell your wife, your kids can't find out about it. 392 00:26:21,838 --> 00:26:23,715 What are you gonna do? 393 00:26:23,958 --> 00:26:28,349 You know, she was just someone to talk to, to drink with, that's all. 394 00:26:29,678 --> 00:26:31,270 She lived alone. 395 00:26:32,878 --> 00:26:35,836 I used to visit her just for somewhere to go. 396 00:26:37,638 --> 00:26:39,151 Then one night, we... 397 00:26:40,518 --> 00:26:42,349 We had a lot to drink. 398 00:26:43,198 --> 00:26:45,348 It was a very happy evening. 399 00:26:47,078 --> 00:26:48,511 And I stayed. 400 00:26:50,118 --> 00:26:51,471 And then... 401 00:26:54,798 --> 00:26:57,073 I wish I had never touched her. 402 00:27:00,918 --> 00:27:03,591 Well, you could get a divorce. 403 00:27:04,118 --> 00:27:05,187 No. 404 00:27:05,758 --> 00:27:08,431 Oh, yeah. Your wife is a good Catholic. 405 00:27:09,158 --> 00:27:10,671 That, and I love her. 406 00:27:10,758 --> 00:27:12,237 (SOFTLY) Yeah. 407 00:27:13,038 --> 00:27:15,074 Well, you've got problems. 408 00:27:16,438 --> 00:27:17,587 How did you find out about it? 409 00:27:17,678 --> 00:27:21,512 Oh, that's not important. The important thing is to get you out of this. 410 00:27:21,598 --> 00:27:23,111 It's the dentist. 411 00:27:23,198 --> 00:27:26,474 That's right, were talking about it at the dentist. 412 00:27:27,678 --> 00:27:29,191 But he is deaf. 413 00:27:31,518 --> 00:27:34,157 Does Mr Player understand German? 414 00:27:37,198 --> 00:27:38,347 I see. 415 00:27:39,638 --> 00:27:41,674 So, he told you. 416 00:27:43,518 --> 00:27:45,110 How many others? 417 00:27:46,438 --> 00:27:47,507 Not many. 418 00:27:47,598 --> 00:27:49,475 Mr Carrington, I do not like being talked about. 419 00:27:49,558 --> 00:27:52,516 The next time Mr Player makes one a small mistake... 420 00:27:52,598 --> 00:27:55,988 Mr Player is not going to make one small mistake. 421 00:27:56,078 --> 00:27:59,354 Or we'll see that your wife gets a letter about it. 422 00:28:03,438 --> 00:28:05,030 We can help you. 423 00:28:05,998 --> 00:28:07,795 -How? -The 1 ,000 marks. 424 00:28:07,878 --> 00:28:09,357 -We can get it for you. -You? 425 00:28:09,438 --> 00:28:10,507 That's right. 426 00:28:10,598 --> 00:28:13,556 -1 ,000 marks? -We've got money, German money. 427 00:28:14,478 --> 00:28:16,355 We can help you. 428 00:28:18,598 --> 00:28:22,147 And what do I have to do to help you, Mr Carrington? 429 00:28:26,238 --> 00:28:29,355 Your sentry duties are posted every week, right? 430 00:28:29,958 --> 00:28:31,107 Ja. 431 00:28:31,198 --> 00:28:33,154 Are you on duty next Wednesday? 432 00:28:33,238 --> 00:28:34,876 -ja. -At night? 433 00:28:34,958 --> 00:28:36,073 Yeah. 434 00:28:38,678 --> 00:28:40,191 At 1 0:00, all you have to do is 435 00:28:40,278 --> 00:28:44,157 to walk to the far end of your beat and wait for five minutes. That's all. 436 00:28:44,238 --> 00:28:45,387 Why? 437 00:28:46,838 --> 00:28:48,590 We want to help you. 438 00:28:49,198 --> 00:28:50,916 -(SIGHS) I can't. -Why not? 439 00:28:50,998 --> 00:28:52,477 -It's a risk. -There isn't any risk. 440 00:28:52,558 --> 00:28:57,154 Nobody's gonna find out what happened. They can't connect you with anything. 441 00:28:58,078 --> 00:28:59,352 I can't. 442 00:29:02,278 --> 00:29:05,634 All right, you tell your wife how much you loved her. 443 00:29:05,718 --> 00:29:09,188 How you only thought about her and how lonely you were. 444 00:29:09,838 --> 00:29:11,430 And how she was the only one you thought about 445 00:29:11,518 --> 00:29:13,076 when you took that other girl to bed with you 446 00:29:13,158 --> 00:29:14,796 and gave her your child. 447 00:29:14,878 --> 00:29:16,516 You explain that. 448 00:29:17,118 --> 00:29:21,077 And see if she understands how much you loved her all that time. 449 00:29:21,398 --> 00:29:23,548 We can get you off the hook. 450 00:29:24,838 --> 00:29:26,271 In a second. 451 00:29:30,958 --> 00:29:32,914 How do I get the money? 452 00:29:34,438 --> 00:29:36,190 At five minutes after 1 0, 453 00:29:36,278 --> 00:29:38,951 the money will be lowered to you on a string from a window. 454 00:29:39,038 --> 00:29:42,713 There's one, two storeys above your head, from that window. 455 00:29:43,238 --> 00:29:45,547 How do I know you'll keep your promise? 456 00:29:45,638 --> 00:29:47,993 At five minutes after 1 0, if you don't get the money 457 00:29:48,078 --> 00:29:49,352 all you have to do is to sound the alarm, 458 00:29:49,438 --> 00:29:51,668 we've got to keep our promise. 459 00:29:59,478 --> 00:30:01,708 Have another bar of chocolate. 460 00:30:03,198 --> 00:30:05,075 1 00 marks in advance. 461 00:30:12,998 --> 00:30:14,511 When you agree. 462 00:30:27,198 --> 00:30:28,631 Keep in touch. 463 00:30:28,718 --> 00:30:31,915 We'll want to be sure you know what you're doing. 464 00:30:35,918 --> 00:30:37,067 See you around. 465 00:30:44,958 --> 00:30:46,550 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 466 00:30:46,638 --> 00:30:47,866 Come in. 467 00:30:48,918 --> 00:30:50,829 Come to see if you're ready for dinner, sir. 468 00:30:50,918 --> 00:30:52,192 Well, I said I'd come, Pat. 469 00:30:52,278 --> 00:30:53,347 Yeah, but you're the guest of honour, sir. 470 00:30:53,438 --> 00:30:55,952 It's customary to provide an escort. 471 00:30:56,958 --> 00:30:58,311 You're going a bit far, aren't you? 472 00:30:58,398 --> 00:31:00,866 PAT: I think we better hurry, sir. The chef's a bit temperamental. 473 00:31:00,958 --> 00:31:02,710 -All right. -Something about the smoked salmon 474 00:31:02,798 --> 00:31:04,789 not being up to standard. 475 00:31:11,638 --> 00:31:13,594 (SOLDIERS CHATTERING) 476 00:31:17,798 --> 00:31:19,470 PAT: Would you care to try the wine, sir? 477 00:31:19,558 --> 00:31:20,627 All right. Thank you, Pat. 478 00:31:20,718 --> 00:31:22,948 The label's come off the bottle 479 00:31:23,038 --> 00:31:24,471 but we understand it's a very good vintage. 480 00:31:24,558 --> 00:31:25,752 Hmm. 481 00:31:29,398 --> 00:31:30,877 To your taste, sir? 482 00:31:34,238 --> 00:31:36,513 -It must be a 1 00% proof. -It's more, quite likely. 483 00:31:36,598 --> 00:31:37,951 Yeah, 400. 484 00:31:42,878 --> 00:31:43,993 Excuse me, sir. 485 00:31:44,078 --> 00:31:46,069 You're serving from the wrong side, my man. 486 00:31:46,158 --> 00:31:47,511 Sorry, sir. 487 00:31:49,638 --> 00:31:52,106 (ALL CHATTERING) 488 00:31:52,758 --> 00:31:54,430 What's this stuff made of, eh? 489 00:31:54,518 --> 00:31:57,476 Well, it's made from dried Red Cross raisins. 490 00:31:59,558 --> 00:32:01,071 Actually, we got it from a Pole. 491 00:32:01,158 --> 00:32:03,274 They must have cast iron bellies, that's all I say. 492 00:32:03,358 --> 00:32:05,189 You get used to it, sir. 493 00:32:05,278 --> 00:32:07,075 You know, I doubt that very much. 494 00:32:07,158 --> 00:32:08,830 The soup's a sort of minestrone, sir. 495 00:32:08,918 --> 00:32:10,146 Yeah, very ''sort of''. 496 00:32:10,238 --> 00:32:13,469 -Shall I try it? -Do, sir. At your own risk. 497 00:32:16,598 --> 00:32:18,190 Very good under the circumstances. 498 00:32:18,278 --> 00:32:20,712 -My compliments to the chef. -Oh, thank you, sir. 499 00:32:23,998 --> 00:32:25,272 (EXHALES) 500 00:32:41,198 --> 00:32:43,189 -(KNOCKING ON DOOR) -Come. 501 00:32:44,478 --> 00:32:45,877 Everything all right? 502 00:32:45,958 --> 00:32:47,550 Some noise from the British quarters, sir. 503 00:32:47,638 --> 00:32:49,629 They seem to be having a party. 504 00:32:49,718 --> 00:32:51,913 Well, it's dinner time. What's on the menu tonight? 505 00:32:51,998 --> 00:32:54,637 -I don't know. Pork, I think. -What again? Let's have a drink. 506 00:32:59,358 --> 00:33:01,155 MUIR: Do start, sir. Don't let it go cold. 507 00:33:01,238 --> 00:33:03,706 -All right. Thank you, Muir. -Do hurry up, Muir. Where's mine? 508 00:33:03,798 --> 00:33:06,187 You'll have to wait. You try doing it with no proper equipment. 509 00:33:06,278 --> 00:33:08,872 -Here, have another drink. -Thank you. 510 00:33:10,878 --> 00:33:12,550 (CUTLERY CRASHING) 511 00:33:13,998 --> 00:33:16,796 DOWNING: Pat, do you think I ought to give him a hand? 512 00:33:16,878 --> 00:33:19,073 Pat? Do you think I ought to give him a hand. 513 00:33:19,158 --> 00:33:20,511 No, no, they volunteered. 514 00:33:20,598 --> 00:33:23,908 It's worth it. We get three corn beef fritters each. 515 00:33:26,238 --> 00:33:28,672 (SOLDIERS LAUGHING) 516 00:33:36,278 --> 00:33:38,667 (SOLDIERS LAUGHING LOUDLY) 517 00:33:44,438 --> 00:33:45,837 Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. 518 00:33:45,918 --> 00:33:47,636 Oh, that's all right. Not to worry. It'll be all right. 519 00:33:47,718 --> 00:33:49,356 No, give it to me and I'll sponge it off in the kitchen. 520 00:33:49,438 --> 00:33:50,473 Oh, no, I'll get Baker to do it. 521 00:33:50,558 --> 00:33:52,833 There's lots of hot water. It won't take a minute. 522 00:33:52,918 --> 00:33:54,510 Oh, all right, if you insist. 523 00:33:54,598 --> 00:33:55,997 Sorry about that. 524 00:33:56,078 --> 00:33:58,387 -Oh, it's okay. -It won't be a jiffy. 525 00:33:58,478 --> 00:34:00,275 PAT: This will keep you warm, sir. 526 00:34:00,358 --> 00:34:04,033 It's not a matter of keeping warm, it's a matter of keeping sober. 527 00:34:05,478 --> 00:34:08,390 It's been a very good idea of yours, Pat. Very pleasant. 528 00:34:08,478 --> 00:34:10,514 I'm glad you're enjoying it, sir. 529 00:34:10,598 --> 00:34:12,190 I think we've all enjoyed it, haven't we? 530 00:34:12,278 --> 00:34:13,472 Yes, indeed. 531 00:34:13,838 --> 00:34:16,068 Come on, how long does it take to sew on a DSO? 532 00:34:16,158 --> 00:34:17,910 I've nearly finished. 533 00:34:18,958 --> 00:34:20,277 (GRUNTING) 534 00:34:27,358 --> 00:34:28,632 Hurry up! 535 00:34:29,438 --> 00:34:32,077 There. Now, how is that? 536 00:34:33,918 --> 00:34:36,113 You're a bloody marvel. You can take the rest of the night off. 537 00:34:36,198 --> 00:34:37,517 Thank you. 538 00:34:38,158 --> 00:34:40,626 -Come on! -Oh, yes, okay! 539 00:34:40,998 --> 00:34:42,351 As soon as I'm properly dressed again, 540 00:34:42,438 --> 00:34:44,554 then I'll take my leave and let you all get on with the party. 541 00:34:44,638 --> 00:34:46,754 PAT: Oh, we'd like you to stay for the toast, sir. 542 00:34:46,838 --> 00:34:49,432 -Toast? What toast? -Here you are, sir. 543 00:34:49,518 --> 00:34:51,156 -Oh. -Good as new. 544 00:34:52,398 --> 00:34:55,708 Dry cleaning by Pilot Officer Muir and company ltd. 545 00:34:55,798 --> 00:34:58,266 Pilot Officer Muir seems to have done more than his fair share 546 00:34:58,358 --> 00:35:00,826 this evening, hasn't he? Thank you. 547 00:35:06,878 --> 00:35:08,152 Whose idea was this? 548 00:35:08,238 --> 00:35:10,308 Captain Grant suggested it, sir. 549 00:35:10,398 --> 00:35:12,593 But we all wanted to join in. 550 00:35:12,798 --> 00:35:14,151 Colonel, from all of us, 551 00:35:14,238 --> 00:35:16,547 congratulations on your decoration and well done. 552 00:35:16,638 --> 00:35:18,868 -SOLDIERS: Yeah. -Thank you, gentlemen. 553 00:35:21,598 --> 00:35:22,747 MUIR: To Colonel Preston. 554 00:35:22,838 --> 00:35:24,794 ALL: To Colonel Preston. 555 00:35:25,998 --> 00:35:27,795 Thank you, gentlemen. 556 00:35:29,718 --> 00:35:30,867 ALL: Speech, speech... 557 00:35:30,958 --> 00:35:32,710 No, no, no, no. No speeches. 558 00:35:32,798 --> 00:35:35,915 But thank you all very much indeed. 559 00:35:35,998 --> 00:35:39,274 PAT: There is one other thing, sir. About your recent loss. 560 00:35:39,358 --> 00:35:41,349 We'd all like to say how very sorry we are. 561 00:35:41,438 --> 00:35:43,030 ALL: Hear, hear. 562 00:35:43,798 --> 00:35:45,117 Thank you. 563 00:35:46,198 --> 00:35:49,315 Simon, is there any more of that Polish plonk left? 564 00:35:50,358 --> 00:35:52,030 CARRINGTON: How are your children, Colonel? 565 00:35:52,118 --> 00:35:54,268 Anybody taking care of them? 566 00:35:54,998 --> 00:35:57,466 I don't know. That's the rouble. 567 00:35:57,878 --> 00:36:01,234 They're very young, you see. They're only six and four. 568 00:36:01,318 --> 00:36:02,990 They've been living with my sister in Cheltenham. 569 00:36:03,078 --> 00:36:04,750 She's married to a civil servant. 570 00:36:04,838 --> 00:36:07,989 He's been posted abroad and she's going with him. 571 00:36:08,318 --> 00:36:10,593 There's my mother, of course, but she's getting on and rather frail. 572 00:36:10,678 --> 00:36:13,636 I don't know if she can cope or for how long. 573 00:36:14,118 --> 00:36:17,508 So if I've been a bit offhand lately, I'm sorry. 574 00:36:17,598 --> 00:36:20,635 There's nothing I can do about it, I know that. 575 00:36:23,678 --> 00:36:26,511 The canteen tunnel is completed, sir. 576 00:36:26,598 --> 00:36:28,828 Dress rehearsal is on Tuesday. 577 00:36:29,278 --> 00:36:31,348 They're going on Wednesday. 578 00:36:33,678 --> 00:36:35,475 I've got to drop out, sir. 579 00:36:35,558 --> 00:36:37,833 This cough, the quack can't shift it. 580 00:36:37,918 --> 00:36:40,910 I can't risk a coughing fit at the wrong time. 581 00:36:41,278 --> 00:36:42,950 I'll go next time. 582 00:36:43,158 --> 00:36:47,151 We'd like to invite you to lead the escape on Wednesday, Colonel. 583 00:36:49,158 --> 00:36:52,468 I can't, Downing. It's out of the question. I can't. 584 00:36:52,998 --> 00:36:54,226 Why not? 585 00:36:55,558 --> 00:36:57,788 Well, I'm the Senior British Officer. 586 00:36:57,878 --> 00:36:59,755 My duty is here. I'm responsible for all of you, 587 00:36:59,838 --> 00:37:02,671 to look after your interests as best I can. 588 00:37:03,238 --> 00:37:05,308 Those of you who don't get away. 589 00:37:05,398 --> 00:37:07,787 Now, that's my job. Not to escape. 590 00:37:07,878 --> 00:37:09,994 The Germans will damn soon find another Senior British Officer. 591 00:37:10,078 --> 00:37:12,387 -That's no problem. -Well, that's true. 592 00:37:12,478 --> 00:37:15,595 You've got better personal reasons for escaping than any man here, sir. 593 00:37:15,678 --> 00:37:17,475 You could be back in England in three weeks 594 00:37:17,558 --> 00:37:20,516 and see if your boys are being taken care of. 595 00:37:21,118 --> 00:37:23,837 We think it's more important for you to be with them 596 00:37:23,918 --> 00:37:24,953 than to be in here with us. 597 00:37:47,758 --> 00:37:50,192 PAT: (WHISPERING) Player will open up at 1 0:00 on the dot. 598 00:37:50,278 --> 00:37:52,951 One by one across the terrace, over the wall. 599 00:37:53,038 --> 00:37:57,111 Then make sure that everyone's clear and replace the turf from outside. 600 00:37:57,198 --> 00:38:00,235 I'm going back to close up the canteen end now. 601 00:38:00,558 --> 00:38:02,071 Good luck, sir. 602 00:38:02,558 --> 00:38:03,786 And you. 603 00:38:04,558 --> 00:38:08,346 If this works, I'll see you back in England before you think. 604 00:38:16,038 --> 00:38:18,154 (BRENT COUGHING) 605 00:38:34,878 --> 00:38:36,277 (DOOR OPENS) 606 00:38:40,678 --> 00:38:42,509 -All right? -So far so good. 607 00:38:42,598 --> 00:38:44,111 They're safely in the tunnel. 608 00:38:44,198 --> 00:38:45,756 -You okay? -Yes. 609 00:38:46,558 --> 00:38:48,594 (BRENT CONTINUES COUGHING) 610 00:38:51,638 --> 00:38:53,515 Damn this cough. 611 00:38:54,518 --> 00:38:56,315 Next time, for you and me. 612 00:38:56,398 --> 00:38:57,513 Yeah. 613 00:38:59,318 --> 00:39:00,751 (COUGHING) 614 00:39:40,638 --> 00:39:42,310 (WHISPERS) Right. 615 00:39:56,638 --> 00:39:57,957 (RUSTLING) 616 00:39:59,118 --> 00:40:00,949 Back! Go on, get back! 617 00:40:01,038 --> 00:40:02,437 Get back! 618 00:40:02,518 --> 00:40:04,748 Stay where you are, Mr Player. 619 00:40:06,358 --> 00:40:07,711 Or I shoot. 620 00:40:10,718 --> 00:40:12,674 This way out, Mr Player. 621 00:40:15,438 --> 00:40:17,235 Come on, hurry it up. 622 00:40:56,078 --> 00:40:57,591 You, Colonel? 623 00:41:01,118 --> 00:41:04,474 May I take it that you are in command of this escape? 624 00:41:07,598 --> 00:41:09,828 Are any men hiding down there? 625 00:41:09,998 --> 00:41:11,033 No. 626 00:41:17,838 --> 00:41:19,635 I will ask you again. 627 00:41:21,998 --> 00:41:23,192 No one. 628 00:41:30,878 --> 00:41:32,550 I shall immediately inform the Kommandant 629 00:41:32,638 --> 00:41:34,788 that you've tried to escape. 630 00:41:35,678 --> 00:41:39,307 Colonel, no one ever thought you would do a thing like this. 631 00:41:39,718 --> 00:41:42,278 Your conduct in reporting the bribery attempt 632 00:41:42,358 --> 00:41:45,395 is exactly what I would expect from a good soldier like yourself, Heller. 633 00:41:45,478 --> 00:41:46,991 Thank you, sir. 634 00:41:49,478 --> 00:41:53,232 Was there any special reason why they chose to approach you? 635 00:41:53,518 --> 00:41:55,668 I really could not say, sir. 636 00:41:56,878 --> 00:41:59,392 Are you short of money, for some reason? 637 00:41:59,478 --> 00:42:00,547 Why? 638 00:42:01,798 --> 00:42:03,789 It is something personal, sir. 639 00:42:03,878 --> 00:42:05,869 Can you tell me about it? 640 00:42:06,518 --> 00:42:08,634 Sir, with your permission, I'd rather not. 641 00:42:08,718 --> 00:42:11,915 Well, if it's a personal matter, that's up to you. 642 00:42:12,958 --> 00:42:16,394 I don't know the amount involved, of course. 643 00:42:16,478 --> 00:42:19,834 Or whether a corporal's pay would solve your problem. 644 00:42:21,118 --> 00:42:24,588 In recognition of your conduct, Heller, you are promoted to Corporal. 645 00:42:24,678 --> 00:42:26,191 Thank you, sir. 646 00:42:26,878 --> 00:42:28,072 It would also be as well 647 00:42:28,158 --> 00:42:31,116 if you were transferred to another camp, hmm? 648 00:42:31,518 --> 00:42:33,827 You will leave tomorrow morning. 649 00:42:36,038 --> 00:42:37,551 Thank you, sir. 650 00:42:38,918 --> 00:42:41,557 The camp in question is near Augsburg. 651 00:42:42,638 --> 00:42:45,072 -That is your home, huh? -Yes, sir. 652 00:42:45,438 --> 00:42:47,190 You'll be near your family. 653 00:42:47,278 --> 00:42:48,597 Thank you very much, sir. 654 00:42:48,678 --> 00:42:51,272 -(KNOCKING ON DOOR) -KOMMANDANT: Come. 655 00:42:53,198 --> 00:42:55,189 Colonel Preston, sir. 656 00:42:55,278 --> 00:42:56,597 All right. 657 00:42:57,478 --> 00:42:59,070 Corporal Heller. 658 00:43:03,398 --> 00:43:04,990 ULMANN: Come on. 659 00:43:19,718 --> 00:43:20,787 Hmm. 660 00:43:23,958 --> 00:43:27,314 All the men involved in the escape attempt 661 00:43:27,398 --> 00:43:30,435 will each receive 30 days solitary confinement 662 00:43:31,278 --> 00:43:33,030 except you, Colonel. 663 00:43:36,518 --> 00:43:39,988 A great deal of Red Cross supplies were found in the tunnel. 664 00:43:40,078 --> 00:43:42,308 They will be confiscated. 665 00:43:42,398 --> 00:43:45,947 The men seem to have done without their Red Cross parcels 666 00:43:46,038 --> 00:43:47,869 for several months, whilst planning this escape. 667 00:43:47,958 --> 00:43:50,028 They can do without them for good. 668 00:43:50,118 --> 00:43:52,916 That will be a severe hardship to my men. 669 00:43:54,118 --> 00:43:55,392 Your men? 670 00:43:56,238 --> 00:43:58,035 You talk of your men? 671 00:44:02,118 --> 00:44:04,507 I had hoped that some sort of esteem and respect 672 00:44:04,598 --> 00:44:06,907 could exist between us, Colonel. 673 00:44:06,998 --> 00:44:09,558 In fact, I had come to believe that it did. 674 00:44:09,638 --> 00:44:12,914 But I can have no respect for a senior officer 675 00:44:12,998 --> 00:44:14,750 who deserts the men for whom he is responsible 676 00:44:14,838 --> 00:44:17,113 and attempts to escape himself. 677 00:44:17,198 --> 00:44:20,395 You are not just another prisoner-of-war, Colonel. 678 00:44:20,878 --> 00:44:23,028 You have failed your men. 679 00:44:23,878 --> 00:44:26,915 You have abandoned your duty. 680 00:44:28,718 --> 00:44:30,709 Have you anything to say? 681 00:44:31,758 --> 00:44:32,793 No. 682 00:44:40,438 --> 00:44:43,271 1 00 marks in advance. 683 00:44:47,638 --> 00:44:50,675 Another 900 marks to be lowered on a piece of sting 684 00:44:50,758 --> 00:44:52,908 from a second storey window. 685 00:44:55,078 --> 00:44:58,832 We knew where to find your officer with his piece of string. 686 00:45:02,438 --> 00:45:06,226 Who was responsible for attempting to bribe a German soldier? 687 00:45:08,358 --> 00:45:10,918 Flight Lieutenant Carrington made the offer. We know that from Heller. 688 00:45:10,998 --> 00:45:14,388 And for his part in this affair, he will be dealt with. 689 00:45:14,478 --> 00:45:16,912 But since you were the highest ranking officer 690 00:45:16,998 --> 00:45:18,113 amongst the escapers, 691 00:45:18,198 --> 00:45:21,873 I presume that you will not attempt to deny that you were the leader. 692 00:45:21,958 --> 00:45:22,993 No. 693 00:45:24,678 --> 00:45:27,829 Then I hold you personally responsible, Colonel. 694 00:45:29,478 --> 00:45:32,356 Offering a bribe to the member of the Wehrmacht 695 00:45:32,438 --> 00:45:35,635 is an offence against German military discipline. 696 00:45:35,718 --> 00:45:38,994 And as such, you will be court-martialled, Colonel. 697 00:45:42,718 --> 00:45:47,428 Previous sentences for prisoners-of-war at courts-martial in Leipzig 698 00:45:48,078 --> 00:45:51,070 have varied from six months solitary confinement 699 00:45:51,158 --> 00:45:53,911 to life imprisonment or death. 700 00:45:55,678 --> 00:46:00,991 I will not try to anticipate the verdict of the court. 701 00:46:01,718 --> 00:46:02,707 You may go, Colonel. 702 00:46:24,078 --> 00:46:25,557 Out! Out, or I fire! 703 00:46:25,638 --> 00:46:26,753 (GUN FIRES) 704 00:46:26,838 --> 00:46:28,590 (SHOUTING IN GERMAN) 705 00:46:29,918 --> 00:46:32,671 CARRINGTON: I want to see the Kommandant. 706 00:46:35,398 --> 00:46:38,390 Are you trying to get yourself killed on your way to solitary confinement? 707 00:46:38,478 --> 00:46:40,070 I want to see the Kommandant. 708 00:46:40,158 --> 00:46:43,434 The Kommandant does not give individual interviews, you know that. 709 00:46:43,518 --> 00:46:46,635 All I need is three minutes on urgent compassionate grounds. 710 00:46:46,718 --> 00:46:49,186 -An individual case? -Yes, that's right. 711 00:46:49,278 --> 00:46:50,916 It has to do with Colonel Preston's court-martial. 712 00:46:51,798 --> 00:46:54,710 -KOMMANDANT: Why? -Urgent compassionate grounds, sir. 713 00:46:54,798 --> 00:46:56,914 When he is in solitary confinement, it's impossible. 714 00:46:56,998 --> 00:47:00,911 He made his request on the way to the solitary confinement, sir. 715 00:47:00,998 --> 00:47:02,875 Flight Lieutenant Carrington is waiting 716 00:47:02,958 --> 00:47:06,234 in case it would be convenient to see him now, sir. 717 00:47:07,238 --> 00:47:09,149 Very well, send him in. 718 00:47:13,318 --> 00:47:14,717 Thanks, sir. 719 00:47:20,478 --> 00:47:23,515 What are your urgent compassionate grounds, Flight Lieutenant? 720 00:47:23,598 --> 00:47:25,509 You have three minutes. 721 00:47:26,438 --> 00:47:29,475 Suppose you were taken prisoner by the British. 722 00:47:29,838 --> 00:47:33,911 Suppose you were a senior German officer of some camp in Scotland. 723 00:47:35,318 --> 00:47:37,274 Suppose you heard that your wife was dead, 724 00:47:37,358 --> 00:47:39,747 that you had two small boys, 725 00:47:39,838 --> 00:47:42,113 and that you were worried sick about them. 726 00:47:42,198 --> 00:47:44,189 What would you have done? 727 00:47:45,278 --> 00:47:49,066 Hypothetical questions are neither urgent nor compassionate. 728 00:47:49,598 --> 00:47:51,634 It was urgent to Colonel Preston. 729 00:47:51,718 --> 00:47:53,868 You knew what the circumstances were from his letters. 730 00:47:53,958 --> 00:47:55,232 I am not a camp censor. 731 00:47:55,318 --> 00:47:57,036 Very few letters are brought to my attention. 732 00:47:57,118 --> 00:47:59,029 He didn't know what was happening to his children. 733 00:47:59,118 --> 00:48:00,790 He didn't know whether anybody was taking care of them. 734 00:48:00,878 --> 00:48:04,632 I am in command of Colditz. That is none of my concern. 735 00:48:07,838 --> 00:48:11,433 I was the one who bribed Corporal Heller. 736 00:48:18,918 --> 00:48:21,148 Shouldn't I be the one to be court-martialled? 737 00:48:21,238 --> 00:48:23,877 I decide who is to be court-martialled. 738 00:48:23,958 --> 00:48:26,074 I do not accept volunteers. 739 00:48:28,558 --> 00:48:31,868 These are some letters I found in Colonel Preston's room. 740 00:48:31,958 --> 00:48:33,914 They're from his mother. 741 00:48:34,278 --> 00:48:37,236 -I think you should read them. -Hauptmann Ulmann! 742 00:48:37,318 --> 00:48:39,627 I think if you read them, sir, you'll see how feeble she is. 743 00:48:39,718 --> 00:48:41,117 ULMANN: Sir? 744 00:48:42,438 --> 00:48:44,474 I think you should read them, sir. 745 00:48:44,958 --> 00:48:46,152 Ulmann. 746 00:48:52,398 --> 00:48:53,877 (DOOR OPENING) 747 00:48:54,838 --> 00:48:56,476 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 748 00:49:06,598 --> 00:49:10,273 I have come to inform you that I have reviewed your case. 749 00:49:11,398 --> 00:49:13,753 In the light of certain extenuating circumstances 750 00:49:13,838 --> 00:49:15,794 which have been brought to my notice, 751 00:49:15,878 --> 00:49:18,711 you will not now be sent for court-martial. 752 00:49:19,158 --> 00:49:22,389 Instead, you will consider yourself severely reprimanded 753 00:49:22,478 --> 00:49:25,231 and that will be entered on your record. 754 00:49:25,558 --> 00:49:28,550 Do you understand, Lieutenant Colonel Preston? 755 00:49:29,158 --> 00:49:30,227 Yes. 756 00:49:30,318 --> 00:49:32,832 You will, of course, receive the same punishment as the other officers 757 00:49:32,918 --> 00:49:35,591 involved in this stupid escape attempt. 758 00:49:36,038 --> 00:49:39,030 If it happens again, I will not be so lenient. 759 00:49:39,318 --> 00:49:42,913 Some letters came into my hands. They appear to be yours. 760 00:49:44,118 --> 00:49:45,267 Mine? 761 00:49:46,598 --> 00:49:50,227 On compassionate grounds, you will be permitted to write home 762 00:49:50,318 --> 00:49:53,151 during your period of solitary confinement. 763 00:49:53,758 --> 00:49:55,874 I hope you will soon hear 764 00:49:55,958 --> 00:49:59,712 that suitable arrangements for your children have been made. 765 00:50:02,398 --> 00:50:03,956 Kommandant... 766 00:50:05,398 --> 00:50:08,231 Thank you for returning my letters.