Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 1 of 2
Quick Summary
Part one of two. A famous jailbreak attempt in 1946
About This Program
Part one of two. The story of one of the greatest jailbreaks of all time, when in 1946, five desperate convicts orchestrated an escape plan to leave the San Francisco prison. Mayhem erupted, and the Rock became the site of a dramatic and violent stand-off
Battle of Alcatraz broadcasts on Sky History at 7:00pm, Friday, 26 December 2025.
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD114Sky HD619Sky HD621Sky123Sky124Sky163Sky168Virgin131Virgin186
Production Details
Runtime60 mins