Storyville Season 2012 Episode 13 The Real Great Escape 2012
For the first time, the true story of the mastermind behind World War II's Great Escape is told by his niece, Lindy Wilson. Squadron Leader Roger Bushell was a young London barrister, an auxiliary pilot and a champion skier when he was shot down and captured early in the war. He escaped three times and in spite of the Gestapo's threat to shoot him if he ever escaped again, Bushell accepted the role of 'Big X' on his return to the top-security POW camp, Stalag Luft 111. After 18 months of preparation, one of the greatest escapes of the war took place. Their aim to distract the enemy succeeded, as it was estimated that five million Germans were deployed to recapture the 76 escapees. However, Hitler's rage was uncontainable and he personally ordered a terrible reckoning.
- Released: 2012-04-19
- Runtime: 85 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars:
- Director:
-
1. Survivors: Despicable Dick 2012-01-09
-
3. Survivors: Lust for Life 2012-01-23
-
5. The Love of Books - A Sarajevo Story 2012-02-20
-
6. Fire in Babylon 2012-02-27
-
7. Knuckle: Bare Fist Fighting 2012-03-05
-
8. Murderball 2012-03-06
-
9. Who Is Gorky? An Abstract Life 2012-03-12
-
10. The Reluctant Revolutionary 2012-03-19
-
11. Tabloid: Sex in Chains 2012-03-26
-
12. Hijack Hell - Bus 174 2012-04-18
-
13. The Real Great Escape 2012-04-19
-
14. Girl Model 2012-06-25
-
15. Albino Witchcraft Murders 2012-07-02
-
16. Hitler, Stalin, and Mr Jones 2012-07-05
-
18. Racing Dreams 2012-08-13
-
19. The $750 Million Thief 2012-09-05
-
20. Olympic Massacre: One Day In September 2012-09-12
-
24. The Other Irish Travellers 2012-12-16
