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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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Episode 1
Germany 1940. Flight Sergeant James Caddon is captured when his plane is shot down on a bombing raid over Normandy. He is taken to the Prisoner of War camp Stalag 39 where he discovers a daring escape is already being planned.
Episode 2
A Recent arrival at the camp saves Jim's life by speaking to a guard in fluent German. But why did he keep this skill a secret?
Episode 3
After a day spent drinking home-made liquor, a man is found dead. The culprit is found and tried by a court-martial.
Episode 4
Jim is taken off the escape list and told that he must remain behind to help future escapees. Furious, he carries out his own impromptu escape.
Episode 5
The ruthless SS Captain Spiegel arrives at the camp in search of a spy. But he is not the first to discover the British agent's identity.
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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About P.O.W.
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". Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on ITV1.
P.O.W. Cast and Characters
The cast features Joe Absolom, Amelia Curtis, James D'Arcy, Patrick Baladi, and Anatole Taubman. Their performances are a major reason P.O.W. has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason P.O.W. keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does P.O.W. have?
P.O.W. has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is P.O.W. good? What's the rating?
P.O.W. holds a 7.7/10 rating based on 3 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of P.O.W.?
The main cast includes Joe Absolom, Amelia Curtis, James D'Arcy, and Patrick Baladi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is P.O.W. available in English?
Yes — P.O.W. was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was P.O.W. released?
P.O.W. first aired in 2003.
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How many seasons and episodes does P.O.W. have?
P.O.W. currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
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 N… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is P.O.W. originally available?
P.O.W. was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was P.O.W. first released?
P.O.W. first premiered on October 10, 2003 (2003). The series has since concluded its run.
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