The Prisoner
The Prisoner

The Prisoner (1967)

7.71 seasonsDrama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery

After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Specials31 episodes
Arrival (Original Edit)

1. Arrival (Original Edit)

A preliminary edit of the first episode, "Arrival", was broadcast by accident on one PBS station in the 1970s. Although the original negative of this edit has been lost, a videotape copy was discovered and released on DVD in 2002. Among the major differences from the officially broadcast version: * Different theme music and differently edited opening credits (same as the alternate version of "Chimes of Big Ben.") * Slight differences in the sequence where No. 6 wakes up in the Village for the first time. * A longer version of the sequence where No. 6 tours The Village by taxi. * When Rover is introduced, it does not kill a villager as it does in the televised version. * Longer version of the sequence where No. 6's radio-controlled helicopter returns to the Village. * Different closing credits, ending with an image of Earth and the universe turning into the pennyfarthing bicycle logo. Also, Wilfred Josephs is credited as musical director.

The Chimes of Big Ben (Original Edit)

2. The Chimes of Big Ben (Original Edit)

Pre-edit version of Chimes of Big Ben. Was reported to have aired in Canada. Different closing sequence.

Bernie Williams Interview

3. Bernie Williams Interview

Interview with original series production manager Bernie Williams. In this discussion, Bernie reveals man behind-the-scenes facts and observations, as well as what it was like to work with the elusive Patrick McGoohan.

The Prisoner Companion

4. The Prisoner Companion

Since its initial Broadcast in 1967, The Prisoner has been considered THE cult series of all time. It has continued to broaden its fan base, has spawned an Appreciation Society but still remains much of a mystery in relation to its meanings & controversial ending. Thus US produced documentary attempts to explain some of the background & symbols of this landmark series

Collecting The Prisoner

5. Collecting The Prisoner

"We want information". Ever since The Prisoner escaped, fans have not only searched for the series' meanings, but also for original props & collectables. This featurette includes interviews with serious Prisoner collectors who exhibit some of their prized memorabilia.

You Make Sure It Fits!

6. You Make Sure It Fits!

In this featurette music editor Eric Mival discusses his role behind the scenes in making THE PRISONER and provides a unique look at the Music Bible for the show.

The Pink Prisoner

7. The Pink Prisoner

Peter Wyngarde pays tribute to THE PRISONER in this unique cross between an interview and a comedy sketch.

Exposure Strips

8. Exposure Strips

As a cost saving, the daily rushes for The Prisoner were printed in black & white. To check the colour and exposure, the camera operator and director of photography were given a strip of colour film, onto which a single frame from each chosen take was printed. As well as giving a guide to colour, the surviving strips have given a unique glimpse into the day's work each strip represents. Many of the 200 images in this gallery depict well known scenes and familiar stock shots, but also included are many never before seen shots and angles, along with a few very rare deleted scenes, accompanies by script extracts.

US Companion

9. US Companion

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Don't Knock Yourself Out

10. Don't Knock Yourself Out

This exclusive feature-length documentary is the definitive look at the production of THE PRISONER, told by those involved in its creation. It includes a combination of archive and newly-filmed interview with nearly 400 people, including Annette Andre, Bernard Williams, David Tomblin, Derren Nesbitt, Peter Wyngarde, Anton Rodgers, Michael Grade, George Baker and Peter Bowles.

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes

11. The Computer Wore Menace Shoes

This is the 6th episode from the 12th season of 'The Simpsons'. The episode features Patrick McGoohan as Number Six, the main character from The Prisoner.

Behind the Scenes

12. Behind the Scenes

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The Prisoner Puzzle

13. The Prisoner Puzzle

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The Prisoner (Alternate Trailer)

14. The Prisoner (Alternate Trailer)

1 min

Uses Alternate narrator.

Arrival (Original Edit Restoration)

15. Arrival (Original Edit Restoration)

Blu-Ray featurette using split-screen to demonstrate the scale of restoration required for this episode.

The Prisoner (Trailer)

16. The Prisoner (Trailer)

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The Schizoid Man Trailer

17. The Schizoid Man Trailer

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The General Trailer

18. The General Trailer

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Many Happy Returns Trailer

19. Many Happy Returns Trailer

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Dance of the Dead Trailer

20. Dance of the Dead Trailer

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Checkmate Trailer

21. Checkmate Trailer

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A Change of Mind Trailer

22. A Change of Mind Trailer

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Do Not Forsake Me Trailer

23. Do Not Forsake Me Trailer

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The Girl Who was Death Trailer

24. The Girl Who was Death Trailer

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Once Upon A Time Trailer

25. Once Upon A Time Trailer

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Fallout Trailer

26. Fallout Trailer

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Stills Gallery 1

27. Stills Gallery 1

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "Arrival", "The Chimes Of Big Ben", "A, B, and C", "Free For All" and "The Schizoid Man" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.

Stills Gallery 2

28. Stills Gallery 2

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "The General", "Many Happpy Returns", "Dance Of The Dead", "Checkmate" and "Hammer Into Anvil" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.

Stills Gallery 3

29. Stills Gallery 3

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "It's Your Funeral", "A Change Of Mind", "Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling", "Living In Harmoney" and "The Girl Who Was Death" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.

Stills Gallery 4

30. Stills Gallery 4

Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "Once Upon A Time" and "Fall Out" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.

Soundless Opening

31. Soundless Opening

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Series 117 episodes
Arrival

1. Arrival

50 min

After resigning, a secret agent finds himself trapped in a bizarre prison known only as The Village.

The Chimes of Big Ben

2. The Chimes of Big Ben

50 min

A new Number 8 named Nadia arrives in The Village, and together Number 6 and she plot their escape.

A., B. and C.

3. A., B. and C.

50 min

Number 2 believes that Number 6 resigned because he was going to sell out. Using dream manipulation, Number 2 tries to determine which one of three possible candidates Number 6 was dealing with.

Free for All

4. Free for All

50 min

Number 6 runs for the office of Number 2.

The Schizoid Man

5. The Schizoid Man

50 min

Number Six wakes up with a new identity. Now he's Number Twelve. Worse, Number Two asks him to impersonate someone--Number Six. But the new Number Six is more like him than he is.

The General

6. The General

50 min

An instant learning process becomes the Village's latest fad, but Number 6 is sure that Number 2 is using it as a brain washing tool.

Many Happy Returns

7. Many Happy Returns

50 min

Number 6 wakes up to find the Village totally deserted.

Dance of the Dead

8. Dance of the Dead

50 min

Number 6 comes across a body that has washed ashore with a radio. After sending the body back out to sea, he tries to use the radio to get rescued.

Checkmate

9. Checkmate

50 min

Inspired by a large chess game with people taking the place of the game pieces, Number 6 formulates a new escape plan with some compatriots.

Hammer into Anvil

10. Hammer into Anvil

50 min

Number 6 vows revenge and goes after a sadistic Number 2 after he drives a fellow village resident to her death.

It's Your Funeral

11. It's Your Funeral

50 min

Number Six hears of an assassination plot against Number Two, but it's the new Number Two doing all the plotting against the retiring Number Two.

A Change of Mind

12. A Change of Mind

50 min

After a brawl Number 6 is declared "unmutual" and is made to think that he has undergone "instant social conversion."

Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling

13. Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling

50 min

With his mind transferred to another body, Number 6 wakes up in his London flat and can't convince his colleagues who he is. He takes off to Austria to find the one man who can help him, the person Number 2 wants him to find.

Living in Harmony

14. Living in Harmony

50 min

Number 6 finds himself in the middle of a wild west version of his imprisonment.

The Girl Who Was Death

15. The Girl Who Was Death

50 min

Back in London, Number 6 is trying to track down a crazed scientist who is protected by his homicidal daughter.

Once Upon a Time

16. Once Upon a Time

50 min

Because all other attempts to break Number 6 have failed, Number 2 decides to engage him in a game where one of them will end up dead.

Fall Out

17. Fall Out

51 min

After witnessing the trials of Number 2 and Number 48 and meeting the President of the Assembly, Number 6 escapes during the chaos that follows.

Cast

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

Number Six

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