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Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in the true story of Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.

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The Great Escaper
Official Preview
The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson, premieres on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Preview: S2025 | 2:00
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The Great Escaper
The Great Escaper
The Great Escaper tells the true story of Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine).
Episode: S2025 E1 | 1:35:34
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The Great Escaper
An Inside Look
Experience the incredible true story of The Great Escaper on Sunday, November 23 at 9/8c.
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