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This is Volume I of the FAQ for _The Prisoner_.  I have tried to make
it accurate and spoiler-free, but I can guarantee neither.  Still, it
is probably safe to read this document even if you have never seen the
show.  All spoilers have been moved to Volume II (coming in January to
a newsgroup near you).

Please send me your comments, corrections, and additions.

- Patrick LoPresti
  [e-mail]

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                          _The Prisoner_ FAQ
            Volume I - No Spoilers


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 1: What is _The Prisoner_?
 2: Where can I find _The Prisoner_?
 3: What are _Danger Man_ and _Secret Agent_?
 4: In what order should I watch the episodes?
 5: Are there any fan clubs devoted to _The Prisoner_?
 6: Where is the Village?
 7: What kind of car is KAR120C?
 8: What _Prisoner_ material can I find on-line?
 9: What _Prisoner_ material can I find in the real world?
10: What is that font?
11: What shows/music/movies refer to _The Prisoner_?
12: In what shows and movies has Patrick McGoohan appeared?
13: Do we ever find out...
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 1: What is _The Prisoner_?

    _The Prisoner_ is a television series created by Patrick McGoohan,
    who also plays the title role.  It first aired in England on
    October 1, 1967, and has retained a strong (some would say "cult")
    following ever since.  There are reasons for this.

    It consists of 17 one-hour episodes.  While each makes sense when
    viewed alone (_The Prisoner_ is no soap opera), they also come
    together as a complete story.  The series has a definite beginning
    and a definite end; the conflicts are resolved and the questions
    are answered (more or less).  There are no transparent hooks for a
    movie sequel, and there will be no "next generation" :-).

    [There are, however, rumors of an upcoming (probably bad) movie
    based on _The Prisoner_.  If you have any authoritative information
    on this, please let me know.  - Pat]

    On the surface, it is a well done action/suspense show, and is
    quite enjoyable as such.  But closer inspection reveals multiple
    levels of meaning and numerous possible interpretations, many of
    which are still debated today.  It has a lot of intellectual
    appeal, with a feel reminiscent of Huxley and Orwell.  _The
    Prisoner_ is a refreshing change from the mindless rubbish so
    common on modern television.


 2: Where can I find _The Prisoner_?

    The Sci-Fi Channel is currently airing it Sunday nights at 8
    P.M. and midnight U.S. Eastern Time.

    The episodes are available on video tape and laser disk; check
    your local video store, or order them yourself (see below).

    Local PBS stations used to run the show every once in a while, but
    the Sci-Fi Channel purchased the rights, so it will not appear on
    PBS again any time soon.

    [I have heard that the Sci-Fi Channel only has the rights
    temporarily.  If you have any details, please let me know.  Also,
    this section reflects my U.S. bias; feel free to help me correct
    it.  - Pat]


 3: What are _Danger Man_ and _Secret Agent_?

    _Danger Man_ was the name a series about the secret agent John
    Drake (played by Patrick McGoohan), a man who preferred to use his
    intellect to resolve situations.  He did not carry a gun, nor did
    he get involved with every woman he met.  McGoohan played a large
    role i gun, nor did
    he get involved with every woman he met.  McGoohan played a large
    role in shaping Drake's character, which was a specific reaction
    against the "James Bond" types popular in cinema and television at
    the time.  Drake had a conscience; the moral conflicts of his job
    were a major theme in the series.

    The shows were 30 minutes black and white. Later on, the series
    was filmed as 60 minute black and white _Secret Agent_ episodes.
    There were also two color _Secret Agent_ episodes filmed, but they
    were never released as part of the series.  They were later edited
    together, however, to produce a 100 minute TV movie called
    KOROSHI.

    (Note: The mixed up "puzzle" letters that appear in the closing
    credits of some episodes of _Secret Agent_ unscramble to spell
    "DANGER MAN".)

    Patrick McGoohan conceived the concept for _The Prisoner_ while
    filming some episodes of _Danger Man_ in Portmeirion (the
    Village).  There is also a _Secret Agent_ episode about a
    "village" of agents training to become imposters that was used as
    part of the idea for _The Prisoner_ (this is the show where he
    hides a camera in a typewriter).  Many of the actors in _Danger
    Man_ and _Secret Agent_ also appear in _The Prisoner_.

    There is some debate on whether _The Prisoner_ is a sequel to
    _Danger Man_.  To call the disagreement violent would be a gross
    understatement.  For more information, watch _The Prisoner_, then
    refer to Volume II of this FAQ [not written yet  - Pat].

    Opening Lyrics - Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers
                     (Written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri)

        There's a man who leads a life of danger
        To everyone he meets, he stays a stranger
        With every move he makes, another chance he takes
        Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow.

        Secret Agent Man, Secret Agent Man
        They've given you a number and taken away your name.


 4: In what order should I watch the episodes?

    That is a very good question.

    Here are a few possible orderings:

    KTEH  6o1  SciFi   ITC  1st   McG
     *1*                        || 1  Arrival
      2     3     2  ||  8    " || 3  Dance of the Dead
      3     4     4  || 11    9 || 4  Checkmate
      4     5     5  ||  2    " || 5  The Chimes of Big Ben
      5     2     3  ||  4    " || 2  Free for All
      6     9     9  ||  7    " || -  Many Happy Returns
      7     8     8  ||  5    " || -  The Schizoid Man
      8     7     6  ||  6    " || -  The General
      9     6     7  ||  3    " || -  A. B. and C.
     10    14    14  || 12   14 || -  Living in Harmony
     11    10    10  || 10   11 || -  It's Your Funeral
     12    13    13  ||  9   13 || -  Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling
     13    11    11  || 13   12 || -  A Change of Mind
     14    12    12  || 14   10 || -  Hammer into Anvil
     15                         || -  The Girl Who Was Death
    *16*                        || 6  Once Upon a Time
    *17*                        || 7  Fall Out


    KTEH:   Arranged by Scott Appel for KTEH channel 54 (PBS
        affiliate in San Jose, CA); reportedly approved by
        McGoohan
    6o1:    Endorsed by Six of One
    SciFi:  Used by the Sci-Fi channel
    ITC:    "Official" ITC sequence
    1st:    Original airing sequence
    McG:    Patrick McGoohan's original seven episodes
        which "really count"

    [The similarity of the "SciFi" and "6o1" orders makes me wonder
    whether my information on the latter is correct.  Can anyone
    confirm or correct my Six of One order?  - Pat]

    (Note: "Living in Harmony" was omitted by CBS from the first
    showing of the series in the U.S.  CBS claimed this censorship was
    because of the drug use portrayed, but this is unlikely in light
    of other episodes which were aired freely (e.g., "A, B, and C").
    A more common explanation is that it was pulled due to the Vietnam
   g., "A, B, and C").
    A more common explanation is that it was pulled due to the Vietnam
    era and the episode's themes of anti-authoritarianism and
    disrepect for the law.)

    McGoohan has stated in an interview that he only wanted to do
    seven episodes, but his financier (Lew Grade) insisted that he
    needed more in order to sell the series.  Grade, in fact, wanted
    26 episodes; McGoohan managed to compromise on 17.  Some of the
    extra episodes are basically "filler" and contain no (or re-used)
    shots of the Village.  The seven core episodes are crucial; the
    rest, though individually worth watching, are less essential to
    the series as a whole.

    The show had many production problems.  When _The Prisoner_ was
    first shown on British television, several episodes were still
    being produced on the date they were supposed to air, so other
    episodes that were finished were scheduled in their place (in
    particular, changes were made to "The Chimes of Big Ben" shortly
    before airtime; hence the existence of the alternate version).
    The order in which ITC later released the series is considered
    "official".

    "Arrival" is indisputably the first episode.  "Once Upon a Time"
    and "Fall Out" are indisputably the last pair.  "Do Not Forsake Me
    Oh My Darling" flashbacks to "Arrival" and "Free For All".

    Four of the script writers thought they were writing the second
    episode; in two of them, "Dance of the Dead" and "Checkmate",
    Number Six says he is new, although these were eventually shown
    about halfway through the series.

    The Number Two from "The General" returns in "A. B. and C.", and
    in the opening he says "I am Number Two" instead of "the new
    Number Two".  Also, the Tally Ho bears the headline "Is No. 2 Fit
    For Further Term?"  They seem to belong together in sequence.

    Examining dates and time periods, the date at beginning of
    "Schizoid Man" is presumably February 10.  In "Many Happy
    Returns", we learn the date is March 18.  In "Do Not Forsake Me Oh
    My Darling", he has been away for a year.

    If one arranges the episodes so the interrogation of Number Six
    gets riskier and more intense as it progresses, then episodes
    where Number Six's life is endangered like "A. B. and C." and
    "Schizoid Man" probably belong later in the series.

    The episodes can also be ordered to show the progression of Number
    Six as a character, at first angry and trying every chance to
    escape, making various mistakes and being fooled by simple ploys,
    later becoming more sophisticated, finding out how the Village
    works and avoiding the more obvious pitfalls.  Or one can order
    them on the themes, like escape and betrayal, within the series.

    Thinking about the order of the episodes and coming up with your
    own is an interesting way to appreciate _The Prisoner_.


 5: Are there any fan clubs devoted to _The Prisoner_?

    The largest and best known is called "Six of One, The Prisoner
    Appreciation Society".  It is officially recognized by Patrick
    McGoohan and ITC.

    The Six of One newsletter is called "Number Six" and is published
    quarterly.  A year's membership in the Society provides four
    copies of the newsletter and voluminous other material related to
    _The Prisoner_.  Six of One also hosts a Prisoner convention in
    Portmeirion (the Village) every summer.

    Six of One is based in the U.K., and has official points of
    contact in the U.S. and France.  For more information, send a
    self-addressed stamped envelope to:

    U.S.             Six of One, 871 Clover Dr, North Wales, PA, 19454

    France           Six of One/France, Jean-Michel Philibert, BP 633,
                     42042 Saint-Etienne Ce'dex, France

    U.K.             Six of One, PO Box 60, Harrogate, HG1 2TP,
    (and elsewhere)  United Kingdom

    There were several attempts by individual fans, especie)  United Kingdom

    There were several attempts by individual fans, especially in the
    late 70's, to promote personal newsletters as official fan clubs.
    These went under such names as "The Green Dome" and "The Prisoner
    Newsletter".  None of these were recognized by ITC, and in most
    cases they just republished information provided by Six of One.
    Many were told by ITC or Six of One to cease copyright violations.

    However, there is another long running publication which is
    recognized by ITC (at least, it has full permission to reproduce
    photos).  Subscriptions are $8 per year for three issues:

    Once Upon a Time
    c/o David Lawrence
    515 Ravenel Circle
    Seneca, SC  29678

    David Lawrence is a former member of Six of One who felt that they
    had become too authoritarian and "Village-like", so he started his
    own fan club and newsletter.

    (Naturally, there are those who point out that any "society"
    focussed on _The Prisoner_ carries with it a certain irony.)

 6: Where is the Village?

    In real life, it is a seashore resort called the "Portmeirion
    Village Hotel" (formally "Hotel Portmeirion") in North Wales,
    built by the eccentric architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.  It is
    located in the town of Penrhyndeudraeth.  To find it on a map,
    look for Cardigan Bay on the western shore; at the north end is
    Tremadoc Bay; look along its north-central shore and find the town
    of Porthmadog; go east, and at the north-eastern corner of
    Tremadoc Bay, there is an inlet pointing slightly north of east.
    Portmeirion is on the north shore of that inlet.  It is reachable
    by rail from London.

    [This would be an ideal spot to give precise information on
    travelling to Portmeirion.  If you have such information and are
    willing to type it in, send it to me and I will include it in the
    next version of this FAQ.  - Pat]

    The Hotel Portmeirion is a hodge-podge collection of odd buildings
    and structures of all different kinds of architecture.  Some were
    built on-site as examples of styles of architectures, ranging from
    Oriental to Italianate, and some structures or parts of structures
    (such as porticos, balconies, and ceilings) were moved from other
    places, purchased by Sir Williams-Ellis just before they were
    supposed to be demolished.  The buildings are painted in lively,
    uncoordinated colors on purpose and, they say, are repainted on a
    carefully scheduled rotation so that some buildings look newly
    painted, but others look old and scruffy.  On some buildings,
    windows are merely painted on and do not really exist. On others,
    they get smaller higher up to give the impression of height.  The
    viewer's perspective changes completely with every few steps.

    The land was once the estate of an eccentric old lady who never
    let anyone visit and who had a large pack of pet dogs.  There is a
    dog cemetery in the woods along one of the many walks and trails
    through the grounds.  When the lady died, Sir Clough
    Williams-Ellis bought the land for his architectural project.  The
    beach is exactly as shown in the series.  The tides are extreme,
    with high tide bringing the water up to the stone wall (on which
    the Stone Boat is built), and low tide exposing a very large sand
    beach.  In fact, you can simply walk a great distance during low
    tide (a fact kept hidden in the TV series).

    The main hotel served as the "Old People's Home" in the
    series. The scattered cottages and buildings served as the private
    homes, shops, halls, etc.

    Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's daughter, Susan, went on to found a
    line of pottery (dinnerware and china).  Her flagship design is
    called, of course, "Portmeirion".  It is now world famous and is
    sold in all the best department stores, including Bloomingdales.

        Portmeirion Village Hotel    Phone: [phone]
        Portmeirion   loomingdales.

        Portmeirion Village Hotel    Phone: [phone]
        Portmeirion                  Fax:   [phone]
     TM G
        Wales LL48 6ET
        United Kingdom


 7: What kind of car is KAR120C?

    The car used in the show was a Lotus Seven series II, which was
    available as a kit or assembled (hence why the Prisoner claimed he
    built it).  In the U.K., a license plate number stays with the car
    for life.  The real KAR120C Lotus (which was the demo model series
    II) was used and eventually sold to an Australian.  When "Fall
    Out" was filmed, a quick mock up from a series III was used.
    Lotus, desiring to termininate production of the car after their
    failed attempt at marketing a series IV, sold all existing kits,
    molds, and manufacturing rights to Caterham Cars, their biggest
    dealer at the time.  Caterham went back to the series III, made
    some internal structural improvements, and renamed the car the
    "Super Seven".  The car is still available and can be purchased as
    a kit for import into the U.S.

    If you are seriously considering purchasing a Super Seven, it is
    important that you avoid imitations (invariably inferior) and find
    a reputable source.  There are at least two such sources in the
    U.S. which will provide you with an assembled vehicle that you can
    register in most states as a composite or kit car.

    Pontiac Sports Cars
    [phone]
    [It's "in Michigan".  Anyone have the actual address?]

    Sevens and Elans
        Mr. Chris Tchornicki
        248 Hampshire Street
        Cambridge, MA 02139
        [phone]

    Caterham itself can provide you with additional information.
    The address of their sales office is:

    Caterham Cars
    Seven House
    Town End
    Caterham Hill
    Surrey CR3 5UG
    Phone: [phone]
    Fax:   [phone]

    The cost is around $20,000.  Delivery is about 6 months.  The car
    looks VERY much the same as it does in the show, but now comes
    with a 5-speed.  The car is extremely fast (0-50 in 4 to 4.5
    seconds), and can be painted any color you like.

    An interesting side note is that the car DID have a problem
    history of overheating in traffic, just like the Prisoner mentions
    in "Many Happy Returns".


 8: What _Prisoner_ material can I find on-line?

    The newsgroup "alt.tv.prisoner" is devoted to discussion of the
    show.  It has relatively low volume, so you can subscribe to it
    and only marginally increase the amount of your life which you
    lose to USENET.

    A current copy of this FAQ is available via anonymous FTP:

    rtfm.mit.edu:/pub/usenet/alt.tv.prisoner


    Anonymous FTP sites with Prisoner material include:

        ftp.ugcs.caltech.edu:/pub/gifs/Prisoner
        ftp.iunet.it:/graphics/images/prisoner
        plan9.njit.edu:/pub/sounds/misc/prisoner.wav
        trantor.ee.msstate.edu:/files/text
        ccadfu.cc.adfa.oz.au:/archives.aus-sf/ftp_imports/scifi
        nic.funet.fi:/pub/amiga/audio/samples-long
        nic.funet.fi:/pub/pics/gif/pics/tv+film/ThePrisoner
        (Note: nic.funet.fi GIFs accessible within NORDUnet only)

    [Contributions to this list are, of course, welcome.  - Pat]

    Liam Relihan has a large collection of Prisoner material available
    via the World Wide Web.  The URL for it is:
    http://itdsrv1.ul.ie/Entertainment/Prisoner/the-prisoner.html

    Victor Volkman runs a BBS with a number of Prisoner items in
    directory #23.  The BBS can be reached at 313-663-4173 and
    313-663-3959.


 9: What _Prisoner_ material can I find in the real world?

    Books
    -----

    The Prisoner          Alain Carraze and Helene Oswald (Virgin
                          Books, 1989)
                          Contains many great color and B&W stills
                          from the series, including behind-the-scenes
                          shots.

    The Prisoner and   series, including behind-the-scenes
                          shots.

    The Prisoner and      Dave Rogers (Boxtree Books, 1989)
    Danger Man            Contains episode synopses from both series.

    The Official          Matthew White and Jaffer Ali (Warner Books,
    Prisoner Companion    1988)
              ISBN: 0-446-38744-4

    The Prisoner          Thomas M. Disch (N.Y. Ace Publishing, 1969)

    Who Is Number Two?    David McDaniel (N.Y. Ace Books, 1969)

    A Day In The Life     Hank Stine (N.Y. Ace Publishing, 1970)

    The Prisoner          Four part comic book sequel to the tv series
    (Graphic novels)      by Dean Mottter (DC Comics 1988-1989)
                          Highly recommended reading.

                          Book A - A(r)rival
                          Book B - By hook or by crook
                          Book C - Confrontation
                          Book D - Departure

                          These may also be found as a single volume
                          called "Shattered Visage".

    The Prisoner Puzzle   A detailed Canadian educational text from
                          the 70's, which included interviews with
                          Patrick McGoohan.  Considered a valued
                          resource; probably out of print now.


    Videos
    ------

    The 17 episodes are available on video tape and laser disk; check
    your local video store.  There are also three "special" videos:
    "The Prisoner Companion", "The Best of the Prisoner", and "The
    Chimes of Big Ben" (alternate version).

    For about $20 each, any of the tapes may be ordered from:

        Fusion Video
        17214 S. Oak Park Ave
        Tinley Park, IL  60477-9917

    [I have been told that Fusion Video is out of stock.  Does anyone
    know of an alternate source?  - Pat]

    The laser disks are no longer produced in the U.S.  They are still
    produced in Japan in three volumes, but the price is high
    (especially for import).  However, the disks are being remastered
    and brought back into production in the U.S.; they should be
    available in the Spring of 1994.



    Miscellany
    ----------

    The Mini-Moke toy (the "Taxi" seen in the series) was available
    during the time of original broadcast, and is now considered a
    serious collectors' item.  The Six of One organization has
    obtained at least one of the two real vehicles that were used in
    the series.  Also available at that time were _Prisoner_ watches
    (with the penny farthing symbol on the face).  Both of these are
    no longer available.

    Caterham Cars sells a metal miniature model of the Super Seven for
    about $40 (It's about 3 inches long).  A Japanese firm sells a
    plastic version for slightly less:

        Model Kits:

        Lotus Super Seven Series II     Tamiya
        1500 Cosworth                   Model Rectifier Corporation
        (Scale 1:24)                    Edison, New Jersey, USA 08817
                                        Kit No. 2446A


        Lotus Super Seven               Wills Finecast
        Sports Racing Car               Lower Road, Forest Row
        (Scale 1:24)                    Sussex, RH18 5HE, England
                                        Kit No. 007


    Photos, badges, maps, postcards, and CD soundtracks are available
    through Six of One, or through the shop located at the Hotel
    Portmeirion.  There are presently two CDs of Prisoner music.  Six
    of One is the "official" source for them, but you can obtain them
    through the publisher and elsewhere.  They are imports, marketed
    by:

        Silva Screen Records Ltd, Silva House
        261 Royal College Street
        London NW1 9LU, UK

    Some items the U.S. viewers see as novel collectables (such as the
    telephones) are (or were) fairly common items in the U.K. and were
    not specific to _The Priselephones) are (or were) fairly common items in the U.K. and were
    not specific to _The Prisoner_.

    There was an adventure game during the late 70's for Atari and
    Apple computers, called "The Prisoner".  It was made by
    "Edu-Ware", and was loosely based on the show.

    There is a _Prisoner_ sourcebook for the GURPS role-playing system
    by Steve Jackson Games.


10: What is that font?

    The font used in _The Prisoner_ is a modified form of "Albertus"
    (dots removed from "i" and "j", loop of "e" opened).

    Albertus is available from Monotype in Postscript Type 1 format,
    in their Headliners 6 type set.  The complete font set is
    expensive; but Albertus Roman is available separately from
    Monotype Imprints (a division of Monotype), distributed by
    Letraset.  The cost is around $40.  Call 1-800-MONOTYPE for more
    information.

    It is also one of the standard fonts on the CorelDraw 4 CDs, and
    it is a built-in printer font on the HP DeskJet 1200C (and
    presumably other DeskJets).

    Albertus is also available in from Image Club Graphics, Inc. (see
    Personal Publishing magazine).  The cost is $75 for 3 styles:
    normal, bold, and black.  Postscript format.  Suite 5, 1902 11th
    Street SE, Calgary AB Canada T2G 3G2; 403-262-8008.

    In addition, there is an Albertus derivative called "Furioso"
    which is much less expensive.  A freely redistributable sample
    version (with several characters missing) called "Furisampleoso"
    is available in Postscript Type 1 format for the Macintosh from
    your favorite archive site (e.g., anonymous FTP to
    archive.umich.edu:mac/system.extensions/font/type1 ).

    The complete version includes the Prisoner-style "e", and is
    available directly from the author for $15:

        Glenn Fleishman
    1904 E. McGraw St.
        Seattle, WA 98112-2629

    (Note: As of August 1993, the above address is correct and the one
    in the Furisampleoso "Read me" file is wrong.  Ignore the latter.)


11: What shows/music/movies refer to _The Prisoner_?

    The album "Digital Dump" by The Jack Officers (1990 Rough Trade)
    has a song called "#6" with sound samples from the series.

    The album "The Prisoner" by Howard Jones (1989); also included a
    song called "The Portmeirion Mix".

    Music video "See Those Eyes" by Altered Images was filmed in
    Portmeirion and features prisoner costumes, Rover, etc.

    The song "I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape" by The Times.  This
    group also has songs called "The Chimes of Big Ben" and "Danger
    Man Theme".  (Good luck finding these.  As a last resort, try
    writing to Creation Records, 83 Clerkenwell Rd., London EC1,
    ENGLAND)

    The songs "Back in the Village" (on the album "Powerslave") and "The
    Prisoner" (on the album "The Number of the Beast"), both by Iron
    Maiden.

    The song "Big Science" (on album of same name) by Laurie Anderson
    includes lyrics from "Secret Agent".

    "Information" by Toenut, possibly on one volume of the "This is
    Techno" collection.

    A Siouxsie and the Banshees video clip for their cover of
    "Passenger" is entirely based on _The Prisoner_.

    [Note: I KNOW there are many more; unfortunately, I have not saved
    the relevant articles from alt.tv.prisoner.  Contributions to this
    section are particularly welcome.  - Pat]

12: In what shows and movies has Patrick McGoohan appeared?

    (Side note: McGoohan was offered the original role of James Bond
    before Sean Connery was.)

    Films:      The Dam Busters 1954
                The Dark Avenger (aka "The Warrior") 1955
                Passage Home 1954 (McGoohan's first film role)
                I Am a Camera 1955
                Zarak 1956
                High Tide at Noon 1956
                Hell Drivers 1958
                The Gypsy and the Gentleman 1958
                Nor the Moon by Night (aka "Elephant Gun") 1958
                All Night Long 1961            Nor the Moon by Night (aka "Elephant Gun") 1958
                All Night Long 1961
                Two Living, One Dead 1961
                Life for Ruth (aka "Walk in the Shadow") 1962
                The Three Lives of Thomasina 1963
                Dr.Syn, Alias the Scarecrow 1963
                The Quare Fellow 1962
                Ice Station Zebra 1967
                The Moonshine War 1970
                Mary Queen of Scots 1971
                The Genius (aka "Un Genio, Due Compari e Un Pollo") 1975
                Silver Streak 1976
                Trespasses (aka "Finding Katie") 1983
                Brass Target 1979
                Escape from Alcatraz 1979
                Scanners 1980
                Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend 1985
                Kings and Desperate Men 1978

    TV movies:  Koroshi 1966
                The Man in the Iron Mask 1976
                The Hard Way 1980
                Three Sovereigns for Sarah 1985
                Jamaica Inn 1982
                Of Pure Blood 1986

    TV Series:  Secret Agent (aka "Danger Man")
                The Prisoner
                Rafferty (1977)

    Other Series:
                Appeared in at least 5 episodes of "Columbo" (won an Emmy)
                Appeared in an episode of "Murder She Wrote"
                Hosted TV movie "Trilogy of Terror"

                The Vise (1953), episode "Gift from Heaven"
                You are There (1954), episode "The Fall of Parnell"
                The Makepeace Sage (1956), episode "Ruthless Destiny"
                Armchair Theater (1964), play "The Man Out There"
                Play of the Week (1964), play "Sargent Musgrave's Dance")

    TV Plays:   All My Sons 1955
                Disturbance 1957
                The Little World 1957
                The Third Miracle 1957
                Rest in Violence 1958
                This Day in Fear 1958
                The Iron Harp 1959
                Terminus Number One 1959
                Brand 1959
                The Greatest Man in the World 1959
                The Big Knife 1959
                A Dead Secret 1961
                The Prisoner 1962 (NOT related to the later series!)
                Shadow of a Pale Horse 1962

    Theater:
                PM has acted a great deal in theater. Some outstanding
                examples of his work are:

                Serious Charge (Garrick Theatre, London, 1954)
                Moby Dick (Orson Welles's production, 1955)
                Brand (Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith, 1959)


13: Do we ever find out...
        ...the name of the big white ball?
        ...the Prisoner's real name?
        ...where the Village is located?
        ...whether the Prisoner escapes?
        ...who is Number One?
        ...which side runs the Village?

    Yes, no, in the Village, questions are a burden, you are Number
    Six, and that would be telling, respectively.


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CREDITS
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    Keith G. Barrett wrote the original FAQ, and most of the material
    here is his work.

    The following people have made significant contributions to this
    document:

    Flemming Larsen <[e-mail]>
    mathew <[e-mail]>

    Other contributors include:

    James Amundson <[e-mail]>
    Cindy Bell <[e-mail]>
    Chris Bergstresser <[e-mail]>
    Jesse Carliner <[e-mail]>
    didier <[e-mail]>
    Glenn Fleishman <[e-mail]>
    Rob Jenson <[e-mail]>
    Michael Johnston <[e-mail]>
    F.W. Laughton <[e-mail]>
    Malcolm Lee <[e-mail]>
    David Moisan <[e-mail]>
    John 'Cheshire' Parker <[e-mail]>
    Kjell Post <[e-mail]>
    Nick Rayne <[e-mail]>
    Liam Relihan <[e-mail]>
    Scott Rogers <[e-mail]>
    Bill Shorter <[e-mail]>
    Juergen Weinelt <[e-mail]>
    PierceT WetterIII <[e-mail]>
    Curt Wiederhoeft <[e-mail]>
    Trevor Wright <[e-mail]>