Over 150,000 British and Commonwealth troops were imprisoned by the Germans or Japanese during the Second World War.

What were their lives like, what diseases did they suffer, and how good were their musicals?

Al Murray and James Holland delve into the National Archives to find out more of the lives of POWs.

Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives at The National Archives is free to visit and runs from Friday 2 February  - Sunday 21 July 2024, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/great-escapes to find out more.

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