Patrick McGoohan
Director
The Prisoner (1967)
Specials
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.
Released Sept. 29, 1967
Episode 50 min
13+
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Everyman Films, ITC
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E31 - Soundless Opening
S0E1 - 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.
S0E2 - 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.
S0E3 - 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.
S0E4 - 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
S0E5 - 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.
S0E6 - 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.
S0E7 - The Pink Prisoner
Peter Wyngarde pays tribute to THE PRISONER in this unique cross between an interview and a comedy sketch.
S0E8 - 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.
S0E9 - US Companion
S0E10 - 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.
S0E11 - 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.
S0E12 - Behind the Scenes
S0E13 - The Prisoner Puzzle
S0E14 - The Prisoner (Alternate Trailer)
Uses Alternate narrator.
Sept. 29, 1967, midnight
S0E15 - Arrival (Original Edit Restoration)
Blu-Ray featurette using split-screen to demonstrate the scale of restoration required for this episode.
S0E16 - The Prisoner (Trailer)
S0E17 - The Schizoid Man Trailer
S0E18 - The General Trailer
S0E19 - Many Happy Returns Trailer
S0E20 - Dance of the Dead Trailer
S0E21 - Checkmate Trailer
S0E22 - A Change of Mind Trailer
S0E23 - Do Not Forsake Me Trailer
S0E24 - The Girl Who was Death Trailer
S0E25 - Once Upon A Time Trailer
S0E26 - Fallout Trailer
S0E27 - 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.
S0E28 - 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.
S0E29 - 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.
S0E30 - 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.
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 851 min.
Released: Sept. 29, 1967
Last Air Date: Feb. 2, 1968, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 13+
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