P.O.W.
Series Overview
P.O.W. was a television series consisting of 6 episodes, broadcast on ITV in 2003. The series starred James D'Arcy and Joe Absolom. The drama series is based on true stories, set in Germany in the year 1940 and follows the character of Jim Caddon as he is captured after his plane crashes during a bombing raid over Normandy. In contrast to previous entries in the World War Two prison escape genre such as The Colditz Story, it concentrated on escape attempts by other ranks rather than officers. The series was filmed in Lithuania and first broadcast on television on 10 October 2003. A second series has not been commissioned, though ITV followed it with several other World War Two dramas including Colditz and Island at War. The title "P.O.W." stands for "prisoner of war".
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
2003 – 2003
Premiered: Fri, Oct 10, 2003
Matthew GrahamLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
The men of Stalag 39 are preparing for a mass breakout. However, their plans do not go smoothly when a section of the tunnel collapses.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Graham
Charles Pattinson
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Charles Pattinson
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What is P.O.W. about?
P.O.W. was a television series consisting of 6 episodes, broadcast on ITV in 2003. The series starred James D'Arcy and Joe Absolom. The drama series is based on true stories, set in Germany in the year 1940 and follows the character of Jim Caddon as he is captured after his plane crashes during a bombing raid over Normandy. In contrast to previous entries in the World War Two prison escape genre such as The Colditz Story, it concentrated on escape attempts by other ranks rather than officers. The series was filmed in Lithuania and first broadcast on television on 10 October 2003. A second series has not been commissioned, though ITV followed it with several other World War Two dramas including Colditz and Island at War. The title "P.O.W." stands for "prisoner of war".
How many seasons does P.O.W. have?
P.O.W. comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in P.O.W.?
Key cast members in P.O.W. include Joe Absolom, Amelia Curtis, James D'Arcy, Patrick Baladi, Anatole Taubman.
Who created or directed P.O.W.?
P.O.W. was developed and directed by Matthew Graham.