Stories Behind the Pages – The Great Escape

Send Tim a message about this episodeThis week on Stories Behind the Pages, Tim explores The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill.Most people know the classic 1963 film starring Steve McQueen, but the real story began in the prisoner-of-war camp at Stalag Luft III. Written by former RAF prisoner Paul Brickhill, the book tells the extraordinary true story of the Allied airmen who spent months secretly planning and constructing a tunnel beneath the noses of their German captors.In this episode, Tim looks beyond the Hollywood version to uncover the real history behind the escape, the remarkable ingenuity that made it possible, and the courage of the men who risked everything in the hope of reaching freedom. He also explains what happened after the escape, including the tragic fate of many of those who took part.Discover the remarkable true story behind the book—and the film that brought it to a worldwide audience.For more content like this visit: https://timheale.ukDiscover The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return at https://timheale.uk. Discover Tim Heale’s books—including The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return—along with his films and broadcasts. Visit https://timheale.uk and join Tim’s Despatch to keep in touch.https://timheale.ukSupport the show