1 00:01:02,536 --> 00:01:04,015 (DOOR SWAYING) 2 00:01:10,136 --> 00:01:14,254 MOORE: She claimed the old boy visited her every night for a month. 3 00:01:14,616 --> 00:01:17,130 just stood by her bed in his priest robe 4 00:01:17,216 --> 00:01:19,730 and stared down at her, imploringly. 5 00:01:20,776 --> 00:01:23,290 One night, she decided to overcome her fear 6 00:01:23,376 --> 00:01:25,685 and try and communicate with him. 7 00:01:25,776 --> 00:01:28,210 I don't think she was too successful. 8 00:01:28,296 --> 00:01:31,447 But I think they eventually communicated with a bit of Latin 9 00:01:31,536 --> 00:01:33,015 and a few prayers. 10 00:01:33,096 --> 00:01:36,168 Anyway, the upshot was, this old priest was telling her 11 00:01:36,256 --> 00:01:38,326 that he was walled up at the end of her room 12 00:01:38,416 --> 00:01:42,728 behind the wardrobe, and his spirit wanted out. 13 00:01:43,336 --> 00:01:44,735 (DOOR OPENS) 14 00:02:00,296 --> 00:02:01,775 Anything wrong, Hauptmann? 15 00:02:03,736 --> 00:02:05,328 ULMANN: Just looking, Mr Downing. 16 00:02:05,416 --> 00:02:08,613 Well, if it's women you're looking for, we'll all get up and help you. 17 00:02:08,696 --> 00:02:10,175 (ALL LAUGHING) 18 00:02:12,576 --> 00:02:15,010 -Goodnight, gentlemen. -ALL: Goodnight. 19 00:02:20,496 --> 00:02:22,487 Come on, Paddy, what happened? 20 00:02:22,576 --> 00:02:24,646 Well, it was all a bit odd. 21 00:02:24,896 --> 00:02:28,855 Great Aunt Maud said she was so bothered by the old monk's attitude, 22 00:02:28,936 --> 00:02:31,370 she had the local builder in to bash a hole in the wall. 23 00:02:32,816 --> 00:02:36,570 Damn me if she didn't find a flaming great priest hole behind the plaster. 24 00:02:37,496 --> 00:02:39,646 And a decomposed corpse. 25 00:02:40,456 --> 00:02:41,775 Hundreds of years old. 26 00:02:42,776 --> 00:02:44,255 Sitting there. 27 00:02:44,976 --> 00:02:48,651 She always claimed she recognised what was left of the face 28 00:02:48,736 --> 00:02:50,408 as the old lad who came a haunting. 29 00:02:51,896 --> 00:02:53,648 He never came again. 30 00:02:59,136 --> 00:03:01,286 You tell a good story, Paddy. Goodnight. 31 00:03:01,376 --> 00:03:03,094 ALL: Goodnight. 32 00:04:33,616 --> 00:04:35,971 CARTER: Well, Dick's point was, once they were out, 33 00:04:36,056 --> 00:04:37,535 they stood a better chance of getting clear 34 00:04:37,616 --> 00:04:41,291 if we could delay the Germans finding out that anyone had escaped. 35 00:04:41,376 --> 00:04:42,855 Well, I think I know how to do it. 36 00:04:43,456 --> 00:04:45,174 Now, it's based on the fact that at Appell 37 00:04:45,256 --> 00:04:48,965 the Germans don't check names and faces, they only count heads. 38 00:04:49,056 --> 00:04:51,650 Now, we find or we make a hole somewhere in the castle 39 00:04:51,736 --> 00:04:53,772 and we hide two blokes in it. 40 00:04:53,856 --> 00:04:55,972 When Appell is called, there are two missing, 41 00:04:56,056 --> 00:04:58,172 apparently two prisoners have escaped. 42 00:04:58,256 --> 00:05:01,646 Now, the Germans go out of their minds, trying to find two men who haven't gone. 43 00:05:02,496 --> 00:05:04,691 Now, later when all the fuss has died down, 44 00:05:04,776 --> 00:05:07,415 we send two men out on a genuine escape. 45 00:05:07,496 --> 00:05:10,772 The two blokes hiding in the hole, come out and take their place at Appell. 46 00:05:10,856 --> 00:05:13,609 That way the head count remains the same. 47 00:05:13,696 --> 00:05:15,254 There's nobody missing. 48 00:05:15,336 --> 00:05:17,406 And that gives the chaps who are out on the genuine escape 49 00:05:17,496 --> 00:05:20,010 as much time as they want to get clear. 50 00:05:20,096 --> 00:05:21,211 As long as the hole isn't discovered, 51 00:05:21,296 --> 00:05:22,968 we can go on doing it as long as we want. 52 00:05:29,816 --> 00:05:32,046 Well, it sounds like a pretty good idea. 53 00:05:32,136 --> 00:05:35,173 There's an awful lot of ifs in it though. 54 00:05:35,256 --> 00:05:36,484 That hole will have to be pretty good. 55 00:05:36,576 --> 00:05:39,170 They may have to be down there for some time. 56 00:05:39,256 --> 00:05:41,724 And you'd have to be able to feed them 57 00:05:41,816 --> 00:05:44,649 and let them out occasionally for exercise. 58 00:05:44,856 --> 00:05:46,812 Perhaps it would be better if it wasn't always the same two. 59 00:05:46,896 --> 00:05:48,614 Well, I haven't worked that out yet, sir. 60 00:05:50,056 --> 00:05:52,729 Couldn't you work some sort of rota system amongst volunteers? 61 00:05:52,816 --> 00:05:54,886 Yeah, that's a possibility. 62 00:05:55,696 --> 00:05:58,449 Well, leaving that aside for the moment, 63 00:05:58,936 --> 00:06:01,450 what about this hole? Got any ideas? 64 00:06:01,736 --> 00:06:03,772 Yes, sir. I've just come from the chapel. 65 00:06:03,856 --> 00:06:05,608 Now, the Germans don't go in there very often. 66 00:06:05,696 --> 00:06:08,927 They don't search there a lot. But we can go in there quite regularly. 67 00:06:09,016 --> 00:06:10,495 We can go in and out as we please. 68 00:06:10,576 --> 00:06:13,329 Now, there's a perfect place right under the pulpit. 69 00:06:13,416 --> 00:06:16,089 And the pulpit's movable. I'm pretty sure two chaps could shift it. 70 00:06:19,296 --> 00:06:21,890 All right, Simon. It's a good idea. Let's give it a go. 71 00:06:21,976 --> 00:06:24,012 All right, thank you, sir. 72 00:06:24,456 --> 00:06:25,571 Oh... 73 00:06:25,856 --> 00:06:29,371 As it's the chapel, do you think we should include the Padres in our scheme? 74 00:06:29,456 --> 00:06:31,253 Uh... No. Not for the moment. 75 00:06:34,056 --> 00:06:35,284 (SOLDIER SPEAKING IN FRENCH) 76 00:06:35,376 --> 00:06:36,968 What time is it? 77 00:06:37,376 --> 00:06:39,287 Let us begin with midnight. 78 00:06:39,376 --> 00:06:41,571 The beginning of any new day. 79 00:06:42,536 --> 00:06:43,855 Minuit. 80 00:06:47,696 --> 00:06:49,891 Minuit. Midnight. 81 00:06:49,976 --> 00:06:51,250 (SOLDIERS REPEATING IN FRENCH) 82 00:06:51,736 --> 00:06:55,046 And now let us look at the word for midday or noon. 83 00:07:00,536 --> 00:07:02,811 Now, we understand that if we subtract the number of minutes 84 00:07:02,896 --> 00:07:06,571 after the half hour from the next hour using the word moins, 85 00:07:06,656 --> 00:07:08,851 which, of course, means less. 86 00:07:09,136 --> 00:07:12,412 (SOLDIERS REPEATING IN FRENCH) 87 00:07:13,816 --> 00:07:15,613 Dix heures moins deux. 88 00:07:15,696 --> 00:07:18,051 Ah, Monsieur Carter. Merci. 89 00:07:18,136 --> 00:07:20,604 Tres bien... 90 00:07:22,256 --> 00:07:26,807 -Your ankle, how is it? -Oh! Oh, it's on the mend, thanks. 91 00:07:28,536 --> 00:07:32,575 So, we have... Dix heures moins douze. 92 00:07:32,656 --> 00:07:35,773 (ALL REPEATING IN FRENCH) 93 00:08:07,096 --> 00:08:08,449 (ALL LAUGHING) 94 00:08:31,376 --> 00:08:32,889 (SALUTING IN GERMAN) 95 00:08:36,776 --> 00:08:37,811 Carry on, Ulmann. 96 00:08:44,736 --> 00:08:46,454 PRESTON: All right, gentlemen, sit yourselves down. 97 00:08:46,536 --> 00:08:48,413 Where you can find the room, please. 98 00:08:48,496 --> 00:08:51,010 -All right... -Yes, sir, fine. 99 00:08:52,176 --> 00:08:55,407 Now, you've all had time to consider this scheme. 100 00:08:55,496 --> 00:08:56,770 Now, I want to hear your views on it. 101 00:08:56,856 --> 00:09:00,451 As you know, Simon has already had the hole prepared in the chapel. 102 00:09:00,536 --> 00:09:04,449 Yeah, we're all ready to go once we have the volunteers. 103 00:09:04,536 --> 00:09:06,811 Fine. Well, I have just one more thing to say. 104 00:09:06,896 --> 00:09:11,094 And that is that no one should lose sight of the effort, the patience 105 00:09:11,176 --> 00:09:13,212 and the courage it's going to need to be buried 106 00:09:13,296 --> 00:09:15,366 for considerable lengths of time. 107 00:09:15,456 --> 00:09:18,607 It's no small matter. Anybody who thinks it is, is wrong. 108 00:09:18,696 --> 00:09:21,494 And they could be down there for weeks, and the consolation 109 00:09:21,576 --> 00:09:24,693 is that Simon thinks that they could be fed fairly regularly 110 00:09:24,776 --> 00:09:27,131 and let out occasionally for exercise. 111 00:09:27,216 --> 00:09:29,172 That's all I've got to say. Over to you. 112 00:09:29,256 --> 00:09:30,609 All right. 113 00:09:30,696 --> 00:09:33,210 Well, we'll do it with two initially. 114 00:09:33,296 --> 00:09:36,129 If we can find suitable hiding places, we may increase the number later on. 115 00:09:36,216 --> 00:09:38,172 But for the moment, it's two. 116 00:09:38,256 --> 00:09:40,724 Now, Colonel Preston has suggested that whoever volunteers 117 00:09:40,816 --> 00:09:42,932 automatically goes to the top of the escape list. 118 00:09:43,016 --> 00:09:44,813 What about the other schemes we have going? 119 00:09:44,896 --> 00:09:47,126 Well, they're only affected if this ghost operation 120 00:09:47,216 --> 00:09:49,207 can be of any use to that particular escape. 121 00:09:53,256 --> 00:09:55,770 Well, I think it's a damn good idea. 122 00:09:56,256 --> 00:09:58,690 -Great. -Well, I think you're mad. 123 00:09:59,456 --> 00:10:03,608 Who the hell's going to be entombed for weeks on end in some bloody hole? 124 00:10:03,696 --> 00:10:05,971 Half starved, frozen stiff and dying for a pee. 125 00:10:06,056 --> 00:10:08,251 Have you any idea what you're asking, Simon? 126 00:10:08,336 --> 00:10:10,327 Yes, I have and I think it's a damn good scheme. 127 00:10:10,416 --> 00:10:13,965 Won't the Jerry tumble? I mean, people are recognisable. 128 00:10:14,056 --> 00:10:16,809 Jerry only counts heads and you know it. 129 00:10:17,736 --> 00:10:19,613 Look, what's the matter with you chaps? 130 00:10:19,696 --> 00:10:21,288 This is one of the best ideas we've ever had. 131 00:10:21,376 --> 00:10:23,253 All right, it's a good idea. 132 00:10:23,336 --> 00:10:25,531 But we're also risking bringing Jerry right down on our necks 133 00:10:25,616 --> 00:10:27,334 without actually getting anyone away! 134 00:10:27,416 --> 00:10:29,134 -Well, I think it's worth it. -Well, I don't. 135 00:10:29,216 --> 00:10:30,968 You can count me out for a start. 136 00:10:31,056 --> 00:10:34,492 How long would anyone have to live down there? 137 00:10:34,856 --> 00:10:36,175 Seriously. 138 00:10:36,776 --> 00:10:39,529 Well, the Colonel said it could be weeks. 139 00:10:42,136 --> 00:10:44,047 I'd like to have a try. 140 00:10:45,056 --> 00:10:46,489 Are you sure? 141 00:10:48,096 --> 00:10:50,894 I'll be the other one if that's all right. 142 00:10:51,536 --> 00:10:52,855 All right. 143 00:10:53,536 --> 00:10:56,573 Well, if it's all right with you, sir, they're elected. 144 00:10:56,656 --> 00:10:58,772 As from tomorrow, you two don't live here any more. 145 00:10:58,856 --> 00:11:02,007 Uh... You're going to give me a hand with the pulpit? 146 00:11:02,216 --> 00:11:03,695 Yes, of course. 147 00:11:03,776 --> 00:11:06,085 -But I still think... -It's a hell of a risk, right? 148 00:11:06,176 --> 00:11:07,245 Yes. 149 00:11:26,776 --> 00:11:28,607 -(DOOR CLOSES) -Pulpit. 150 00:11:35,376 --> 00:11:36,695 All right. 151 00:11:55,216 --> 00:11:57,855 Might as well use the time tunnelling. 152 00:11:57,936 --> 00:11:59,608 We can't just sit here. 153 00:11:59,736 --> 00:12:02,250 PLAYER: Not while Ulmann is playing with his toys. 154 00:12:02,336 --> 00:12:04,054 Don't know how good they are yet. 155 00:12:05,776 --> 00:12:07,653 Can you find the lamp? 156 00:12:07,736 --> 00:12:09,886 I guess it's here somewhere. 157 00:12:12,056 --> 00:12:14,286 -That's it. -Thanks. 158 00:12:18,496 --> 00:12:20,088 Alles in Ordnung, Herr Hauptmann. 159 00:13:01,456 --> 00:13:04,812 (SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 160 00:13:04,896 --> 00:13:08,127 (SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 161 00:13:11,096 --> 00:13:13,530 (SOLDIER SHOUTING IN GERMAN) 162 00:13:22,496 --> 00:13:24,487 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) 163 00:13:36,776 --> 00:13:38,573 (FOOTSTEPS DEPARTING) 164 00:13:39,816 --> 00:13:40,885 (SIGHING) 165 00:13:50,256 --> 00:13:53,134 Two of your men are missing, Colonel Preston. 166 00:13:53,776 --> 00:13:54,811 Really? 167 00:13:54,896 --> 00:13:56,454 (SPEAKING IN FRENCH) 168 00:13:56,536 --> 00:13:58,208 (PRISONERS CHEERING) 169 00:14:10,616 --> 00:14:12,607 MOHN: There is no other possible explanation, sir. 170 00:14:12,696 --> 00:14:16,405 KOMMANDANT: Major, I cannot permit you openly criticising my officers. 171 00:14:17,216 --> 00:14:19,411 They are carrying out my own orders. 172 00:14:19,496 --> 00:14:23,205 This can only imply that you are criticising your Commanding Officer. 173 00:14:25,496 --> 00:14:27,930 You are new to this game, Major. 174 00:14:28,016 --> 00:14:30,769 I understand your concern and your zeal. 175 00:14:31,296 --> 00:14:33,446 But we are not part of a cat and mouse game. 176 00:14:34,456 --> 00:14:36,492 We do everything in our power 177 00:14:36,576 --> 00:14:39,488 to retain and secure enemy personnel 178 00:14:39,576 --> 00:14:41,931 whose avowed intent is to escape. 179 00:14:42,016 --> 00:14:43,608 The record of Colditz Castle speaks for itself. 180 00:14:43,696 --> 00:14:45,288 With respect, sir, I was appointed here 181 00:14:45,376 --> 00:14:48,129 after four officers had escaped together. 182 00:14:48,416 --> 00:14:52,295 KOMMANDANT: Quite so, that is why I'm taking advantage of your presence here. 183 00:14:52,376 --> 00:14:55,766 Major, I am appointing you Area Controller, 184 00:14:56,376 --> 00:14:58,731 directly responsible for the recovery of prisoners 185 00:14:58,816 --> 00:15:01,250 once they have breached our walls. 186 00:15:01,536 --> 00:15:05,529 You will, of course, work from your office here in the castle. 187 00:15:05,616 --> 00:15:08,414 and coordinate Wehrmacht, Police and Landwacht activity. 188 00:15:09,696 --> 00:15:12,210 -Is that understood? -Perfectly, sir. 189 00:15:15,336 --> 00:15:17,327 Your points about... 190 00:15:18,656 --> 00:15:21,295 the security equipment are very valid. 191 00:15:22,616 --> 00:15:25,414 Would these meet your requirements, Major? 192 00:15:34,016 --> 00:15:35,608 Excellently, sir. 193 00:15:35,696 --> 00:15:38,164 Hauptmann Ulmann indented for that equipment 194 00:15:38,256 --> 00:15:40,770 1 4 months ago with my full approval. 195 00:15:41,416 --> 00:15:43,168 As you can see from the last notification, 196 00:15:43,256 --> 00:15:47,215 little of it is available to us and then only in due course. 197 00:15:47,296 --> 00:15:48,695 Whenever that may be. 198 00:15:48,776 --> 00:15:50,494 But this equipment is vital to security, sir. 199 00:15:50,576 --> 00:15:52,532 And to our armed forces. 200 00:15:52,936 --> 00:15:55,496 It is also in short supply thanks to Allied bombing. 201 00:15:55,576 --> 00:15:57,726 -(KNOCKING ON DOOR) -Come in. 202 00:16:03,456 --> 00:16:06,209 We have completed the most thorough search of the entire castle, sir. 203 00:16:06,296 --> 00:16:08,571 I have to report that there is not the slightest trace or indication 204 00:16:08,656 --> 00:16:10,851 of how the escape was effected. 205 00:16:10,936 --> 00:16:12,130 (SIGHS) 206 00:16:13,416 --> 00:16:16,010 -Do you have any theories? -None, sir. 207 00:16:16,176 --> 00:16:19,248 To formulate a theory, we need one small clue. There is nothing. 208 00:16:19,336 --> 00:16:20,974 Especially security. 209 00:16:21,056 --> 00:16:22,853 Allied prisoners are escaping all the time 210 00:16:22,936 --> 00:16:24,051 and not just from this camp, 211 00:16:24,136 --> 00:16:26,889 whereas German officers do not seem to escape from Allied hands. 212 00:16:26,976 --> 00:16:28,091 Why is that, Ulmann? 213 00:16:28,176 --> 00:16:29,575 One may be forced to conclude 214 00:16:29,656 --> 00:16:32,853 that German officers do not wish to escape, Herr Major. 215 00:16:32,936 --> 00:16:37,214 We have installed what equipment has been sent to us 216 00:16:38,056 --> 00:16:40,775 and we will do our duty to the best of our ability. 217 00:16:40,856 --> 00:16:43,814 The better for not arguing amongst ourselves, gentlemen. 218 00:16:45,296 --> 00:16:48,652 Major Mohn, since the prisoners seem to have left the castle 219 00:16:48,736 --> 00:16:50,966 their recovery is now in your hands. 220 00:16:51,056 --> 00:16:52,933 You have my permission to carry on. 221 00:16:54,736 --> 00:16:57,250 Hauptmann Ulmann, one moment please! 222 00:17:01,296 --> 00:17:03,685 This is a very serious situation. 223 00:17:05,816 --> 00:17:09,206 If the Wehrmacht are to remain in control here in Colditz, 224 00:17:09,296 --> 00:17:12,288 every effort must be made to tighten security. 225 00:17:14,096 --> 00:17:17,532 That is your responsibility. Please see to it. 226 00:17:17,616 --> 00:17:18,890 Yes, sir. 227 00:17:24,416 --> 00:17:25,610 (SIGHS) 228 00:17:28,336 --> 00:17:29,928 (WATER DRIPPING) 229 00:17:39,576 --> 00:17:42,136 (SHIVERING) It's cold in here. 230 00:17:42,216 --> 00:17:45,447 (LAUGHS) Thought it was just me. 231 00:17:45,536 --> 00:17:47,606 Gets right into your bones. 232 00:17:49,336 --> 00:17:52,089 If only there was something we could do. 233 00:17:56,136 --> 00:17:58,855 If that Appell was on time, we've been here... 234 00:17:59,256 --> 00:18:00,769 1 2... 1 3 hours. 235 00:18:02,016 --> 00:18:04,166 -Seems like a week. -Yeah. 236 00:18:05,216 --> 00:18:08,367 Well, at least, we seem to have got away with it. 237 00:18:09,896 --> 00:18:12,649 (WHISPERS) What the bloody hell was that? 238 00:18:14,616 --> 00:18:15,810 Sounds? 239 00:18:16,776 --> 00:18:20,849 -You know, football in the yard. -No, it's too early for football. 240 00:18:21,976 --> 00:18:24,331 (RUMBLING) 241 00:18:32,096 --> 00:18:33,688 DOWNING: All right, it's a bit cold. 242 00:18:33,776 --> 00:18:35,095 I'm stiff. 243 00:18:35,176 --> 00:18:37,485 Listen, it worked beautifully, but there's a change of plan. 244 00:18:37,576 --> 00:18:39,055 There's no time for a stretch now. 245 00:18:39,136 --> 00:18:41,809 -Ulmann's tearing the place apart. -DOWNING: He's really hounding us. 246 00:18:41,896 --> 00:18:43,295 Listen, we brought what we could. It's not much, 247 00:18:43,376 --> 00:18:45,094 but it'll have to do until we can get back. 248 00:18:45,176 --> 00:18:46,928 -It'll be about 24 hours. -Anything. 249 00:18:47,016 --> 00:18:48,369 (WHISTLING) 250 00:18:49,896 --> 00:18:53,047 -BRENT: Simon, we need a blanket. -PLAYER: Right. 251 00:18:54,296 --> 00:18:55,888 All right, pull. 252 00:20:08,816 --> 00:20:10,215 (DOOR OPENS) 253 00:20:13,256 --> 00:20:14,689 (DOOR CLOSES) 254 00:20:36,816 --> 00:20:38,215 (DOOR OPENS) 255 00:20:39,696 --> 00:20:41,129 (DOOR CLOSES) 256 00:20:45,016 --> 00:20:46,654 What have we got? 257 00:20:49,736 --> 00:20:51,533 A couple of potatoes. 258 00:20:56,496 --> 00:20:58,452 That's one bag of sugar. 259 00:21:01,296 --> 00:21:02,570 Water. 260 00:21:07,976 --> 00:21:09,694 Toffee. 261 00:21:12,976 --> 00:21:15,012 Simon's becoming a sadist. 262 00:21:15,736 --> 00:21:17,215 (RUMBLING) 263 00:21:17,296 --> 00:21:19,332 There it is again. Listen. 264 00:21:19,736 --> 00:21:22,375 (RUMBLING CONTINUES) 265 00:21:28,496 --> 00:21:30,248 It's the foundations. 266 00:21:30,336 --> 00:21:32,486 -Come off it. -No, it's true. 267 00:21:33,856 --> 00:21:35,608 The other night, I had a dream. 268 00:21:35,696 --> 00:21:38,654 There's so many tunnels under this place that the... 269 00:21:38,736 --> 00:21:41,170 foundations gave way, the whole bloody castle collapsed. 270 00:21:41,256 --> 00:21:43,008 I'm serious. Listen. 271 00:21:51,976 --> 00:21:54,774 All right, George. I'll tell you what it is. 272 00:21:54,856 --> 00:21:56,847 It's those other fellows. 273 00:21:57,136 --> 00:21:58,569 Paddy's boys. 274 00:22:00,336 --> 00:22:02,088 Priests in the hole. 275 00:22:03,896 --> 00:22:05,090 Ghosts. 276 00:22:08,256 --> 00:22:09,928 Here. Have a spud. 277 00:22:28,736 --> 00:22:30,089 (INAUDIBLE) 278 00:22:37,696 --> 00:22:39,175 (DOGS BARKING) 279 00:22:54,216 --> 00:22:56,525 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) 280 00:22:59,976 --> 00:23:01,295 (SHUSHING) 281 00:23:29,496 --> 00:23:31,646 (SOLDIER SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 282 00:23:37,016 --> 00:23:39,655 -French? -(SOLDIERS SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 283 00:23:49,056 --> 00:23:50,728 Merde! 284 00:24:04,576 --> 00:24:07,568 ULMANN: I'm sorry, Lieutenant. It's out of my hands. 285 00:24:07,656 --> 00:24:10,853 LIEUTENANT: The chapel is a place of worship. I can't understand. 286 00:24:10,936 --> 00:24:13,325 If prisoners want to abuse their privileges, 287 00:24:13,416 --> 00:24:16,567 they cannot complain if those privileges are taken away from them. 288 00:24:16,656 --> 00:24:18,328 -But... -I'm sorry! 289 00:24:19,536 --> 00:24:21,731 If you wish to continue your services, 290 00:24:21,816 --> 00:24:24,091 I suggest you hold them in the courtyard. 291 00:24:24,176 --> 00:24:26,007 It is hardly suitable. 292 00:24:26,616 --> 00:24:29,176 Lieutenant, I do not personally subscribe to your faith, 293 00:24:29,256 --> 00:24:32,646 but if I did, I would accept your own axiom, 294 00:24:32,736 --> 00:24:34,567 God's house is everywhere. 295 00:24:34,656 --> 00:24:35,975 Goodnight. 296 00:24:56,256 --> 00:24:58,531 And the fact remains that two of our chaps are stuck down that hole 297 00:24:58,616 --> 00:25:01,574 without the remotest possible chance of getting out under their own steam. 298 00:25:01,656 --> 00:25:02,691 What's the food and water situation? 299 00:25:02,776 --> 00:25:05,654 We managed to get some rations to them, so they can hold out for a while. 300 00:25:05,736 --> 00:25:07,966 That's not good enough, is it? 301 00:25:13,216 --> 00:25:15,093 Are you suggesting that we give this scheme up, sir, 302 00:25:15,176 --> 00:25:17,371 at the first hint of trouble? 303 00:25:18,416 --> 00:25:19,485 Listen, there's all right for a little while. 304 00:25:19,576 --> 00:25:21,328 Let me see if I can find another way round it. 305 00:25:21,416 --> 00:25:23,054 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 306 00:25:23,136 --> 00:25:24,364 Come in. 307 00:25:25,216 --> 00:25:27,810 Oh, hello, Doc. Thank you for coming. 308 00:25:29,016 --> 00:25:31,405 You know the trouble we're in, I suppose. 309 00:25:31,496 --> 00:25:33,009 How long will they last out down there? 310 00:25:33,096 --> 00:25:35,326 Well, in their present state, I estimate three days top-weight... 311 00:25:35,416 --> 00:25:36,485 Three? They're good for five at least... 312 00:25:36,576 --> 00:25:38,885 Damn it, Simon, I do know something about my job! 313 00:25:38,976 --> 00:25:40,534 -They're used to short rations. -Possibly. 314 00:25:40,616 --> 00:25:43,449 But I'm not talking about starvation or dying of thirst. 315 00:25:43,536 --> 00:25:45,652 Have you any idea what the temperature is like? 316 00:25:45,736 --> 00:25:49,695 On an earth floor, under stone, in a damp and semi-airless hole? 317 00:25:49,976 --> 00:25:53,252 -It is serious, sir. -Yes, I'm quite aware of that. 318 00:25:53,976 --> 00:25:56,331 All right, Simon, I give you and the committee until tomorrow morning 319 00:25:56,416 --> 00:25:58,646 to work out some scheme to get to those two. If you can't, I must... 320 00:25:58,736 --> 00:26:00,215 -(KNOCK ON DOOR) -Come in. 321 00:26:00,296 --> 00:26:01,695 (DOOR OPENS) 322 00:26:02,296 --> 00:26:05,174 Oh, Andre, hello. Uh, excuse me a moment. 323 00:26:05,256 --> 00:26:07,053 -That'll be all. -Sir. 324 00:26:12,416 --> 00:26:15,692 Now look here, Simon, I don't give a damn what schemes you've got going! 325 00:26:15,776 --> 00:26:17,050 Just you get those chaps out of there 326 00:26:17,136 --> 00:26:19,286 or I'll use my medical prerogative and override the Colonel. 327 00:26:19,376 --> 00:26:21,253 -They'll be all right. -They will not be all right! 328 00:26:21,336 --> 00:26:23,213 They're going to run out of food and water. 329 00:26:23,296 --> 00:26:24,490 The air will become putrid 330 00:26:24,576 --> 00:26:26,612 and their body temperatures will drop to danger level. 331 00:26:26,696 --> 00:26:28,049 With their resistance as low as it is, 332 00:26:28,136 --> 00:26:29,808 they'll contract pneumonia in no time at all. 333 00:26:29,896 --> 00:26:31,249 CARTER: They know what they're doing. 334 00:26:31,336 --> 00:26:34,373 DOCTOR: Look, what happens if one of them dies? 335 00:26:35,656 --> 00:26:38,045 -CARTER: I'll take that responsibility. -DOCTOR: You haven't the right! 336 00:26:38,136 --> 00:26:39,694 It's my job to keep those men alive. 337 00:26:39,776 --> 00:26:41,004 CARTER: And it's my job to get them out! 338 00:26:41,456 --> 00:26:42,491 (GLASS CLINKS) 339 00:26:42,576 --> 00:26:46,205 PRESTON: Andre, I think we both owe each other an apology. 340 00:26:46,816 --> 00:26:48,329 (SPEAKS FRENCH) 341 00:26:50,296 --> 00:26:53,049 I'm referring, of course, to your tunnel in the chapel. 342 00:26:53,136 --> 00:26:54,774 I'm sorry it was discovered. We all are. 343 00:26:54,856 --> 00:26:58,326 But the fact remains that our Escape Officer wasn't informed about it. 344 00:26:58,416 --> 00:27:01,453 And that could have endangered other escape attempts. 345 00:27:01,536 --> 00:27:06,246 Had I been informed of any escape attempts likely to endanger ours, 346 00:27:06,336 --> 00:27:08,725 I would have mentioned it, John. 347 00:27:08,816 --> 00:27:13,014 (CHUCKLES) Well, that's what I mean about owing each other an apology. 348 00:27:13,096 --> 00:27:15,451 Do you have an escape planned for the chapel? 349 00:27:15,536 --> 00:27:16,605 Mmm. 350 00:27:17,416 --> 00:27:18,769 I am sorry. 351 00:27:19,096 --> 00:27:21,326 Well, let's stick to the rules in future, shall we, Andre? 352 00:27:21,416 --> 00:27:24,010 -Just keep each other informed? -Okay. 353 00:27:38,176 --> 00:27:39,609 (GRUNTING LOUDLY) 354 00:27:39,696 --> 00:27:41,971 -What is it? What is it? -Cramp. 355 00:27:43,056 --> 00:27:44,648 (BRENT GROANING) 356 00:27:50,976 --> 00:27:52,614 It's so cold. 357 00:27:53,896 --> 00:27:55,693 (SHIVERING) 358 00:28:05,536 --> 00:28:07,606 What the hell has happened? 359 00:28:08,336 --> 00:28:10,975 Simon should have been here hours ago. 360 00:28:16,576 --> 00:28:19,215 MOHN: A considerable undertaking, sir. 361 00:28:19,576 --> 00:28:23,728 I'm aware of its scope, Major. Is there some point you wish to make? 362 00:28:24,256 --> 00:28:25,894 Yes, Herr Oberst. 363 00:28:25,976 --> 00:28:30,413 Hauptmann Ulmann, if you would be kind enough to read this report, please, 364 00:28:30,496 --> 00:28:32,168 and the inventory. 365 00:28:37,176 --> 00:28:39,371 Read it aloud please, Ulmann. 366 00:28:41,576 --> 00:28:43,851 ''The French tunnel is 44 metres in length. 367 00:28:43,936 --> 00:28:46,814 ''It proceeds from the cellar under the floor of the chapel, 368 00:28:46,896 --> 00:28:49,854 ''eventually dropping down some eight and a half metres, 369 00:28:49,936 --> 00:28:52,211 ''and out under the castle walls. 370 00:28:52,296 --> 00:28:53,809 ''It was already through the stone 371 00:28:53,896 --> 00:28:57,047 ''and into the soft outside earth when discovered. 372 00:28:57,416 --> 00:29:00,647 ''In the process of the tunnelling, I have calculated that the prisoners 373 00:29:00,736 --> 00:29:03,569 ''have removed over three tons of earth and stone 374 00:29:03,656 --> 00:29:05,612 ''which they have hidden about the castle.'' 375 00:29:05,696 --> 00:29:08,733 Three tons, sir. The inventory, please, Ulmann. 376 00:29:10,176 --> 00:29:11,689 (PAPER RUSTLES) 377 00:29:12,336 --> 00:29:14,645 ''1 40 metres of shoring timber, 378 00:29:14,736 --> 00:29:18,251 ''36 metres of timber rails for two trolleys with wheels, 379 00:29:18,776 --> 00:29:22,610 ''94 metres of rope, ''1 62 metres of electric cable, 380 00:29:23,256 --> 00:29:26,805 ''1 9 electric light bulbs and holders, one fuse switch board, 381 00:29:26,896 --> 00:29:30,252 ''38 sand bags, four shovels, four hammers, 382 00:29:30,336 --> 00:29:33,487 ''two picks, one crowbar, three metal pulleys, 383 00:29:33,576 --> 00:29:36,648 ''six empty wine bottles derived from our own cellars, 384 00:29:36,736 --> 00:29:38,772 ''and one bourbon sausage.'' 385 00:29:39,536 --> 00:29:41,766 Please make your point, Major. 386 00:29:42,816 --> 00:29:45,171 It is one thing to discover a tunnel, sir, 387 00:29:45,256 --> 00:29:49,727 we should also recognise that this work has been going on for over a year, 388 00:29:49,816 --> 00:29:53,252 during which time three tons of material have been disposed of 389 00:29:53,336 --> 00:29:56,248 without our knowledge, to say nothing of the material which has been stolen. 390 00:29:56,336 --> 00:29:57,610 How can this be, Ulmann? 391 00:29:57,696 --> 00:30:01,609 -We have to deal with... -I am grateful for your report, Major, 392 00:30:01,936 --> 00:30:04,131 but there are two prisoners still missing. 393 00:30:04,216 --> 00:30:06,252 Have you had news of them? 394 00:30:06,496 --> 00:30:08,964 I regret, sir, neither the police nor the Gestapo 395 00:30:09,056 --> 00:30:11,365 have been able to find any trace of the missing prisoners. 396 00:30:11,456 --> 00:30:14,095 They have vanished into thin air, sir. 397 00:30:14,176 --> 00:30:15,370 Indeed. 398 00:30:19,776 --> 00:30:21,334 Thank you, Major. 399 00:30:21,416 --> 00:30:22,735 Gentlemen. 400 00:30:31,976 --> 00:30:33,614 PRESTON: You're quite sure it can't be done? 401 00:30:33,696 --> 00:30:36,051 Yes, sir, we've been through every possibility. 402 00:30:36,136 --> 00:30:37,933 There's no other way. 403 00:30:38,936 --> 00:30:41,655 Only the sacristy leads off the chapel and that doesn't have a door. 404 00:30:41,736 --> 00:30:43,966 It doesn't even have a window. 405 00:30:44,376 --> 00:30:48,005 Right. Well, it's about time the Padre made representations to the Kommandant 406 00:30:48,096 --> 00:30:49,290 to get that chapel opened again. 407 00:30:49,376 --> 00:30:52,527 -Ask him to come and see me, will you? -Yes, sir. 408 00:30:52,616 --> 00:30:53,935 Oh, Simon, 409 00:30:54,696 --> 00:30:56,846 on second thoughts, don't you ask him. 410 00:30:56,936 --> 00:30:59,928 -Get the officer of the day to do it. -Right, sir. 411 00:31:08,056 --> 00:31:09,455 BRENT: Dick? 412 00:31:10,616 --> 00:31:12,607 How long can we hold out? 413 00:31:13,856 --> 00:31:15,050 I mean, 414 00:31:16,536 --> 00:31:18,333 suppose no one comes? 415 00:31:21,216 --> 00:31:24,014 We'd better see what we can do on our own. 416 00:31:31,056 --> 00:31:33,365 Put your back against the stone. 417 00:31:33,856 --> 00:31:37,371 No. No. Use your feet. I'll try with my back. 418 00:31:37,536 --> 00:31:38,935 BRENT: Okay. 419 00:31:43,976 --> 00:31:47,048 -Ready? -Yeah. 420 00:31:47,136 --> 00:31:49,127 Right! Right. 421 00:31:49,416 --> 00:31:50,735 (GRUNTING) 422 00:31:59,096 --> 00:32:00,370 (PANTING) 423 00:32:03,816 --> 00:32:05,454 PRESTON: Come in. 424 00:32:07,256 --> 00:32:08,894 Oh, hello, Padre. 425 00:32:09,576 --> 00:32:11,692 -How are you? -Oh. All right, thank you, sir. 426 00:32:11,776 --> 00:32:13,050 Good, good. Come and sit down, won't you? 427 00:32:13,136 --> 00:32:14,455 Thank you. 428 00:32:17,136 --> 00:32:19,650 Uh, Padre, I've had several representations 429 00:32:19,736 --> 00:32:21,931 to get the chapel opened for worship again. 430 00:32:22,016 --> 00:32:23,734 That's what I wanted to see you about. 431 00:32:23,816 --> 00:32:26,284 Have you made any approaches to the Kommandant about it? 432 00:32:26,376 --> 00:32:30,688 Uh, no, sir. I did speak to Father Denny and Pastor Vesuvus of course. 433 00:32:30,976 --> 00:32:33,171 And we decided it was a military matter. 434 00:32:33,256 --> 00:32:35,816 The chapel has been used unlawfully. 435 00:32:36,296 --> 00:32:37,968 Uh, yes. Yes, of course. 436 00:32:38,056 --> 00:32:40,524 I did approach Ulmann, but he suggested 437 00:32:40,616 --> 00:32:43,130 that service could be held in the courtyard. 438 00:32:43,216 --> 00:32:46,208 He reminded me that God's house is everywhere. 439 00:32:46,576 --> 00:32:48,168 He's right, of course. 440 00:32:48,256 --> 00:32:52,010 So I've just put up a notice for service for this afternoon. 441 00:32:52,856 --> 00:32:54,369 -Outside? -Yes. 442 00:32:56,096 --> 00:32:58,007 It's going to be a bit cold out there, Padre, isn't it? 443 00:32:58,096 --> 00:33:02,009 Yes. I really think we ought to make some approach to the Kommandant. 444 00:33:02,096 --> 00:33:03,688 Well, as you wish, sir. 445 00:33:03,776 --> 00:33:07,246 But, in the meantime, I intend to hold the church parade outside today. 446 00:33:07,336 --> 00:33:09,691 Perhaps by next Sunday we will have persuaded the Kommandant 447 00:33:09,776 --> 00:33:11,573 to reopen the chapel. 448 00:33:12,616 --> 00:33:14,447 Uh, yes, yes, perhaps. 449 00:33:18,536 --> 00:33:20,686 Uh, you know, Padre, I think 450 00:33:22,256 --> 00:33:25,487 a lot of the officers would like to show that they're behind you in this. 451 00:33:25,576 --> 00:33:28,932 Perhaps if we had a really good turnout today, 452 00:33:29,016 --> 00:33:31,007 it might make the Germans think again. 453 00:33:31,096 --> 00:33:35,487 Yes, well, in all honesty, I can't pretend that I attract a multitude. 454 00:33:36,496 --> 00:33:38,566 No, no, perhaps not. 455 00:33:39,736 --> 00:33:44,173 But, you know, I think on this occasion, I might be able to guarantee you one. 456 00:33:44,256 --> 00:33:45,735 What time is your service? 457 00:33:45,816 --> 00:33:47,568 -At 2:00, sir. -2:00. 458 00:33:47,656 --> 00:33:50,728 Well, if you could put it back an hour, say till 3:00, 459 00:33:50,816 --> 00:33:53,967 I think I could make sure to have quite a good turnout. 460 00:33:54,056 --> 00:33:55,774 I don't see why not. 461 00:33:55,856 --> 00:33:58,245 Do you think you could possibly get the word around? 462 00:33:58,336 --> 00:34:00,850 Yes, just leave that to me. I'm pretty sure I can. 463 00:34:00,936 --> 00:34:02,051 Good. 464 00:34:04,056 --> 00:34:06,012 We'll show those Jerrys. 465 00:34:08,856 --> 00:34:11,609 Well, thank you, this is most gratifying. 466 00:34:12,216 --> 00:34:15,174 You know, I didn't think anyone really cared. 467 00:34:25,336 --> 00:34:28,692 Right. I want volunteers for a church parade at 1 500 hours. 468 00:34:28,776 --> 00:34:30,175 -That means everybody. -Oh, no. 469 00:34:30,256 --> 00:34:31,689 SBO's orders. 470 00:34:33,816 --> 00:34:34,965 Simon? 471 00:34:36,456 --> 00:34:37,809 Where's Paddy Moore? 472 00:34:56,296 --> 00:34:57,615 (ORGAN MUSIC PLAYING) 473 00:34:57,696 --> 00:34:59,652 (PRISONERS SINGING HYMN) 474 00:35:43,096 --> 00:35:44,415 (COUGHING) 475 00:35:45,136 --> 00:35:46,854 PADRE: Let us pray. 476 00:35:50,576 --> 00:35:53,886 Almighty God, bringer of all good things, 477 00:35:55,096 --> 00:35:57,849 look down upon Thy servants in adversity. 478 00:35:59,056 --> 00:36:03,049 Help us to bear the trials and tribulations of human frailty. 479 00:36:04,256 --> 00:36:05,735 Give us light. 480 00:36:06,416 --> 00:36:08,805 Take from us the doubts and uncertainties 481 00:36:08,896 --> 00:36:11,285 that question Thy eternal wisdom. 482 00:36:16,976 --> 00:36:21,652 Grant us, we beseech Thee, the comfort of Thy Holy Spirit 483 00:36:23,016 --> 00:36:25,974 through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 484 00:36:27,576 --> 00:36:28,691 Amen. 485 00:36:40,416 --> 00:36:41,815 (DOOR OPENS) 486 00:36:42,376 --> 00:36:43,889 -How'd it go? -It's all ready. 487 00:36:43,976 --> 00:36:45,455 I couldn't get at them all, but it's enough to channel 488 00:36:45,536 --> 00:36:47,572 most of the power into the courtyard speakers. 489 00:36:47,656 --> 00:36:50,124 Should be quite effective, I think. 490 00:36:51,936 --> 00:36:55,531 ''And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, 491 00:36:56,336 --> 00:37:01,126 '''Give me some light that I may enter safely into the unknown.''' 492 00:37:06,096 --> 00:37:07,449 My friends, 493 00:37:08,576 --> 00:37:12,091 you and I find ourselves today 494 00:37:13,456 --> 00:37:16,209 standing in this cold yard, 495 00:37:17,696 --> 00:37:21,245 confined in an ancient castle in the middle of Germany, 496 00:37:21,336 --> 00:37:24,294 among, in the words of our last hymn, 497 00:37:25,176 --> 00:37:26,848 ''unnumbered foes.'' 498 00:37:28,736 --> 00:37:31,808 We are held captive, away from home, 499 00:37:33,176 --> 00:37:34,894 and our loved ones. 500 00:37:37,816 --> 00:37:39,135 Thank you. 501 00:37:39,816 --> 00:37:42,046 It is rather cold, I'm afraid. 502 00:37:43,296 --> 00:37:46,766 We have been forbidden the use of our place of worship, 503 00:37:47,616 --> 00:37:50,813 and yet, I tell you, God sees us. 504 00:37:52,136 --> 00:37:54,650 He knows our plight and he's not unmindful. 505 00:37:54,736 --> 00:37:56,089 (COUGHING) 506 00:37:57,736 --> 00:38:01,809 And yet our German captors attend their churches and make worship. 507 00:38:03,096 --> 00:38:06,213 And doubtless, God hears their plea, too. 508 00:38:06,896 --> 00:38:09,535 (ORGAN MUSIC PLAYING OVER LOUDSPEAKER) 509 00:38:14,936 --> 00:38:17,575 We ask ourselves a recurring question... 510 00:38:17,656 --> 00:38:18,645 (MAN SPEAKING GERMAN OVER LOUDSPEAKER) 511 00:38:18,736 --> 00:38:20,249 How can this... 512 00:38:23,096 --> 00:38:24,688 (ALL CLAMOURING) 513 00:38:25,456 --> 00:38:26,775 (CHEERING) 514 00:38:35,256 --> 00:38:36,769 (MAN WHISTLING) 515 00:39:00,336 --> 00:39:02,247 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) 516 00:39:03,016 --> 00:39:05,007 -(KNOCK ON DOOR) -Come in. 517 00:39:06,376 --> 00:39:09,812 Colonel, my outdoor service was a shambles. 518 00:39:10,496 --> 00:39:13,169 I'm ashamed. It was an affront to God. 519 00:39:13,256 --> 00:39:15,247 It is essential that an approach be made to the Kommandant 520 00:39:15,336 --> 00:39:17,725 to reopen the chapel immediately. 521 00:39:18,416 --> 00:39:21,328 All right, Padre, I'll go and see him at once. 522 00:39:21,416 --> 00:39:24,214 Do I take it I should making this representation 523 00:39:24,296 --> 00:39:26,571 on behalf of all denominations? 524 00:39:26,776 --> 00:39:29,290 In my anger, I came straight to you, 525 00:39:29,976 --> 00:39:32,934 but I feel certain we would not be presuming upon anyone's finer feelings 526 00:39:33,016 --> 00:39:34,608 if the request were made for all. 527 00:39:34,696 --> 00:39:36,015 All right. 528 00:39:37,136 --> 00:39:40,651 Uh, Padre, I think I would prefer that you came with me. 529 00:39:49,536 --> 00:39:53,006 Simon. Okay, what are you doing about Player and Brent? 530 00:39:53,176 --> 00:39:54,609 Not now, Doc. 531 00:39:58,816 --> 00:40:02,365 Simon, your time's up! Their food ran out ages ago. 532 00:40:02,456 --> 00:40:04,412 Their physical condition must have deteriorated alarmingly. 533 00:40:04,496 --> 00:40:07,056 Oh, for God's sake! It's bad enough with Ulmann and his flaming machine 534 00:40:07,136 --> 00:40:10,924 all over the place without you getting at me as if I'm trying to kill somebody. 535 00:40:11,016 --> 00:40:14,372 I'm not a sadistic sod, you know. I don't enjoy this. 536 00:40:19,016 --> 00:40:21,450 The Colonel's with the Kommandant now. 537 00:40:21,536 --> 00:40:22,889 They're trying to have the chapel reopened. 538 00:40:22,976 --> 00:40:25,570 We haven't reached your deadline yet! 539 00:40:25,776 --> 00:40:28,415 Simon, it was two days ago. 540 00:40:30,016 --> 00:40:32,735 I don't think I quite understand you, Major. 541 00:40:32,816 --> 00:40:34,807 I think you do, Colonel Preston. 542 00:40:34,896 --> 00:40:37,933 The Kommandant is not available at this moment. 543 00:40:38,056 --> 00:40:41,844 I'm deputed to listen to all complaints and act as I see fit. 544 00:40:42,216 --> 00:40:44,525 May I remind you that as Senior British Officer 545 00:40:44,616 --> 00:40:47,892 I'm entitled to see the commanding officer of this prison camp 546 00:40:47,976 --> 00:40:52,015 on any matter relevant to the welfare of the men under my command 547 00:40:52,096 --> 00:40:55,486 once request has been made. I am making that request. 548 00:40:55,576 --> 00:40:58,249 I can't accept that a junior officer ranking below me 549 00:40:58,336 --> 00:40:59,451 should intercede or deny... 550 00:40:59,536 --> 00:41:03,848 As a prisoner of war, I hardly think it is a matter of your acceptance. 551 00:41:04,096 --> 00:41:06,815 And I must insist that my request be made known 552 00:41:06,896 --> 00:41:08,488 to the Kommandant immediately. 553 00:41:08,576 --> 00:41:10,168 Request refused. 554 00:41:21,576 --> 00:41:23,407 (AIRCRAFT APPROACHING) 555 00:41:30,576 --> 00:41:32,487 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 556 00:41:37,816 --> 00:41:40,125 -Any luck, sir? -No, I'm afraid not. 557 00:41:40,216 --> 00:41:42,810 I've been refused access to the Kommandant. 558 00:41:42,896 --> 00:41:45,808 Simon, at the next Appell, I want you to tell the officer of the day 559 00:41:45,896 --> 00:41:48,694 to give no orders as he will receive none from me. 560 00:41:48,776 --> 00:41:53,213 As of this moment, I refuse to command the British contingent in Colditz. 561 00:41:59,016 --> 00:42:01,211 (RINGING) 562 00:42:06,696 --> 00:42:09,688 (GUARDS SHOUTING IN GERMAN) 563 00:42:14,056 --> 00:42:16,934 Oh, come on, Padre, that's quite impossible. 564 00:42:17,016 --> 00:42:20,292 I assure you I must have sunk one of your battleships. 565 00:42:20,376 --> 00:42:23,413 Well, let's check the numbers again, shall we? 566 00:42:23,496 --> 00:42:25,646 -D-2. -Mmm-hmm. 567 00:42:25,736 --> 00:42:27,613 F-4... 568 00:42:29,056 --> 00:42:30,967 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 569 00:42:39,056 --> 00:42:40,728 (GUARD SHOUTING ORDERS IN GERMAN) 570 00:42:47,056 --> 00:42:48,489 On your feet! 571 00:42:49,336 --> 00:42:53,124 -Lieutenant Carter, what is happening? -I don't know. 572 00:42:53,216 --> 00:42:55,525 Why are the British officers not on parade? 573 00:42:55,616 --> 00:42:57,208 We don't have any orders. 574 00:42:57,296 --> 00:42:59,730 MOHN: What is the trouble, Hauptmann? 575 00:42:59,816 --> 00:43:02,250 The British prisoners are refusing to parade, sir. 576 00:43:02,336 --> 00:43:04,247 Apparently there is no chain of command. 577 00:43:04,336 --> 00:43:06,008 Indeed. But where's the Senior Officer? 578 00:43:06,096 --> 00:43:08,007 -He's in his quarters. -Take two men and bring him down here. 579 00:43:08,096 --> 00:43:10,007 KOMMANDANT: One moment. 580 00:43:12,816 --> 00:43:14,727 -Lieutenant Carter. -Sir! 581 00:43:14,816 --> 00:43:17,205 -Is Colonel Preston ill? -No, sir. 582 00:43:23,336 --> 00:43:25,850 Hauptmann, go to Colonel Preston's quarters 583 00:43:25,936 --> 00:43:28,769 and remind him that Appell has been called. 584 00:43:29,336 --> 00:43:33,011 Inform him that the Kommandant is inspecting the parade 585 00:43:33,096 --> 00:43:35,326 and demands that he present himself forthwith. 586 00:43:35,416 --> 00:43:36,485 Sir. 587 00:43:58,776 --> 00:44:02,132 I would like an explanation of this conduct, Colonel. 588 00:44:02,216 --> 00:44:04,366 Kommandant, earlier today, 589 00:44:04,456 --> 00:44:06,492 I made a request of your second in command 590 00:44:06,576 --> 00:44:08,328 to see you with my chaplain. 591 00:44:08,416 --> 00:44:10,452 That request was refused. 592 00:44:10,536 --> 00:44:12,572 As Senior British Officer, I have the right 593 00:44:12,656 --> 00:44:15,728 of reasonable request to you about the welfare of my men. 594 00:44:15,816 --> 00:44:19,331 If that access is denied, my authority therefore undermined, 595 00:44:19,416 --> 00:44:22,374 I have no alternative but to relinquish that authority 596 00:44:22,456 --> 00:44:24,970 and cease to command the British officers in Colditz. 597 00:44:31,416 --> 00:44:32,565 I see. 598 00:44:35,056 --> 00:44:39,572 Colonel Preston, there's obviously been a misunderstanding of my orders. 599 00:44:39,656 --> 00:44:43,092 If you will reassume command of your officers for Appell, 600 00:44:43,176 --> 00:44:46,168 I will see you in my office immediately after. 601 00:44:47,216 --> 00:44:49,047 Thank you, Kommandant. 602 00:44:51,896 --> 00:44:53,852 -Captain Downing, please. -DOWNING: Sir! 603 00:44:53,936 --> 00:44:55,847 -Fall in the officers. -Sir. 604 00:44:56,256 --> 00:44:58,406 British contingent, fall in! 605 00:45:06,776 --> 00:45:10,371 Kommandant, I quite understand your reasons for closing the chapel, 606 00:45:10,456 --> 00:45:14,335 but it's my belief that it's every man's right to worship as he sees fit. 607 00:45:14,416 --> 00:45:18,568 That means in his own way and in a place set aside for that purpose. 608 00:45:20,576 --> 00:45:22,965 (EXHALING) Lieutenant Jordan, 609 00:45:23,056 --> 00:45:26,173 is it not possible to conduct services in the courtyard? 610 00:45:26,256 --> 00:45:29,248 I held one today, sir. It was a disaster. 611 00:45:29,336 --> 00:45:31,292 Apart from the obvious distractions and noise, 612 00:45:31,376 --> 00:45:33,526 several men fainted with the cold. 613 00:45:33,616 --> 00:45:36,574 They are already very weak, you must realise. 614 00:45:40,416 --> 00:45:43,169 Very well. The chapel may be opened for worship once again, 615 00:45:43,256 --> 00:45:46,293 but it will continue to be locked after curfew. 616 00:45:46,696 --> 00:45:48,493 Thank you, gentlemen. 617 00:45:56,896 --> 00:45:58,329 (DOOR CLOSES) 618 00:45:59,696 --> 00:46:01,334 Thank you, Major. 619 00:46:07,936 --> 00:46:09,130 (SIGHS) 620 00:46:25,016 --> 00:46:26,768 (PRISONERS GROANING) 621 00:47:02,456 --> 00:47:04,367 PADRE: Colonel Preston, 622 00:47:05,176 --> 00:47:08,407 I think you might have had the courtesy to inform me 623 00:47:08,496 --> 00:47:11,374 of your true intention regarding the chapel. 624 00:47:11,696 --> 00:47:15,405 God and divine worship is not just another attribute 625 00:47:15,496 --> 00:47:18,806 to be employed to advantage of the Escape Committee. 626 00:47:19,176 --> 00:47:20,529 For myself, 627 00:47:21,296 --> 00:47:23,890 I don't particularly mind being used. 628 00:47:24,656 --> 00:47:29,093 I may be nothing more than a Padre, but I am also a man. 629 00:47:30,136 --> 00:47:34,527 I have my loyalties and duties which are not strictly those of my calling. 630 00:47:34,616 --> 00:47:37,767 Couldn't you have trusted me as a fellow officer? 631 00:47:38,536 --> 00:47:39,935 I apologise. 632 00:47:40,616 --> 00:47:43,608 There was no intention to make light of the solemnity of worship 633 00:47:43,696 --> 00:47:45,527 and I don't think we've done so, 634 00:47:45,616 --> 00:47:48,369 but I could not include you in our plans. 635 00:47:48,896 --> 00:47:53,287 I accepted the responsibilities of a soldier when I put on this uniform. 636 00:47:53,736 --> 00:47:57,524 My cloth is khaki, Colonel. I'm not ashamed to be wearing it. 637 00:47:58,176 --> 00:48:02,169 Too many men-at-arms regard us as children 638 00:48:02,256 --> 00:48:04,816 to be tolerated in the halls of men. 639 00:48:05,376 --> 00:48:08,288 ''When I was a child, I spoke as a child, 640 00:48:09,296 --> 00:48:12,333 ''I understood as a child, I thought as a child. 641 00:48:13,136 --> 00:48:15,127 ''But when I became a man, 642 00:48:15,376 --> 00:48:17,571 ''I put away childish things.'' 643 00:48:18,696 --> 00:48:20,175 Nevertheless, Padre, 644 00:48:20,256 --> 00:48:24,374 your calling does effectively place you outside certain activities. 645 00:48:24,776 --> 00:48:28,325 I cannot, in fact I will not, place you in an untenable position. 646 00:48:28,416 --> 00:48:31,613 Your cloth demands that difference and that respect. 647 00:48:31,696 --> 00:48:34,051 To worship as we see fit, is, I submit, 648 00:48:34,136 --> 00:48:36,934 one of the reasons that we are fighting and escaping for. 649 00:48:37,016 --> 00:48:40,804 If I have offended you as a man, it is because of your cloth. 650 00:48:41,696 --> 00:48:45,006 I very much doubt, Padre, you can have it both ways. 651 00:48:57,816 --> 00:49:00,853 (EXHALES) All right, you can put your shirt on. 652 00:49:02,936 --> 00:49:04,005 Well? 653 00:49:04,096 --> 00:49:07,372 Well, they're lucky this time. No real damage done. 654 00:49:07,656 --> 00:49:09,806 Right. We can go on with it. 655 00:49:10,656 --> 00:49:12,851 What do you mean, ''go on with it''? 656 00:49:12,936 --> 00:49:16,212 (SCOFFS) Well, as two have escaped, they can hardly appear again, can they? 657 00:49:16,296 --> 00:49:20,289 Not without giving the whole game away. Or can they? 658 00:49:20,376 --> 00:49:23,448 You're not saying you expect them to go back into that damned hole? 659 00:49:23,536 --> 00:49:25,652 Well, not immediately, no. 660 00:49:25,736 --> 00:49:28,125 I've worked out a rota of volunteers. 661 00:49:28,216 --> 00:49:31,253 These two will take their turn on it like everybody else. 662 00:49:31,336 --> 00:49:33,133 Oh, come off it, Doc. 663 00:49:38,336 --> 00:49:40,896 -Who's going next? -Willoughby and Naylor. 664 00:49:40,976 --> 00:49:43,206 I've already got another hole. 665 00:49:45,176 --> 00:49:47,087 You never stop, do you? 666 00:49:49,176 --> 00:49:50,848 That's what it's all about, mate.