Ian Rakoff has had a remarkable career - from apartheid South Africa, writing ‘Living In Harmony’, and working on *If…. * and ‘Deliverance’, his life is a story in itself. His book Inside the Prisoner has just been reprinted by Quoit Media. #ThePrisoner #PatrickMcGoohan #IanRakoff

German TV icon Horst Naumann was the voice of Number Six for 13 episodes of the 1969 dub of The Prisoner. Naumann also dubbed actors in Star Trek and Daktari, and was a household name in Germany. Many fans still consider him the definitive German ‘Nummer Sechs’ #NumberSix #nummersechs #theprisoner

Recorded live at PortmeiriCon. In this episode Cai and Chris discuss the launch of Dave Barrie's new book 'What's It All About? The Prisoner: Question Everything'. podcasts.apple.com/.../free-for... #portmeiricon #theprisoner #sixofone #portmeirion

As the sun sets on #PortmeiriCon for another year, unlike Number Six, nobody wants to leave. A fantastic weekend meeting so many lovely people. The live podcast with #sixofone ‘s Dave Barrie will be out in a few days, but thank you to all who attended and made it a good one. Be seeing you!

As the sun sets on #PortmeiriCon for another year, unlike Number Six, nobody wants to leave. A fantastic weekend meeting so many lovely people. The live podcast with #sixofone ‘s Dave Barrie will be out in a few days, but thank you to all who attended and made it a good one. Be seeing you!

A lovely end to a fantastic day, so as we say in Wales - nos da pawb 💤💤💤

I never thought I’d see all 17 episodes performed by one man but Brian Gorman did it, brilliantly and hilariously. EveryOne is a loving but hysterical tribute to The Prisoner and so far the highlight of the evening. #portmeiricon #theprisoner #sixofone #portmeirion #briangorman

View from the Village #portmeirion #portmeiricon #theprisoner #herculeshall #sixofone

The election parade. Six for Two! #portmeiricon #portmeirion #sixofone #theprisoner

The Royal Oakley Brass Band in full swing at the Bristol Colonnade. A beautiful morning here at #PortmeiriCon #sixofone #theprisoner #portmeirion

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Almost time to fire up the Lotus 7 and don the capes for PortmeiriCon 2026! We’ll be posting all weekend—join us Sunday 3:30pm, Hercules Hall, for a live podcast with Dave Barrie. #portmeiricon #sixofone #theprisoner #portmeirion

Did you know session legend Vic Flick played guitar on Ron Grainer’s The Prisoner theme tune? He’s also behind the iconic 007 riff in Dr. No and featured on hits like Tom Jones’s ‘It’s Not Unusual’ and Petula Clark’s ‘Downtown’. #ThePrisoner #VicFlick

New episode out today! Featuring special guests @RodneyMarshall1 @unmutualwebsite, and Al Samujh to discuss the new Prisoner book - A Splash of Objection on a Canvas: The Prisoner Sixty Years on. tinyurl.com/4szphj5v #theprisoner #portmeirion #patrickmcgoohan

New episode coming this Monday! Featuring special guests @RodneyMarshall1 @unmutualwebsite, and Al Samujh to discuss the new Prisoner book - A Splash of Objection on a Canvas: The Prisoner Sixty Years on. tinyurl.com/4szphj5v #theprisoner #portmeirion #patrickmcgoohan

When podcasts collide! Today, we met up with Rick Davy of The Unmutual, and Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh from ‘ITC Entertained The World’ to record a new episode. We’ve all written chapters for a new Prisoner book, A Splash of Objection on a Canvas, which is out now! #theprisoner #portmeirion

4:31am 19th March 1928… Patrick McGoohan was born 98 years ago today. Posthumous birthday wishes Patrick! #theprisoner #manyhappyreturns #patrickmcgoohan

There’s a big treat in store for UK viewers tonight. As part of BBC4’s Ibsen season, they are showing the filmed 1959 play ‘Brand’, which made Patrick McGoohan the toast of theatreland and set him on his way to above-the-title stardom. Tune in tonight at 11:50, or iPlayer.

We are thrilled to have contributed to A Splash of Objection on a Canvas. @RodneyMarshall1 has put together a gem of a book. There’s even a lovely afterword by Andrew (son of Ronald) Radd. Available now in hardback and paperback. amzn.eu/d/0bFGdLt4 #theprisonerat60

In the penultimate episode of ITV’s Sooty & Co (December 1998), Matthew Corbett takes Sooty, Sweep, Soo & Scampi to Portmeirion — his favourite TV show’s location. He even sports a (sort of!) Number Six outfit. #sooty #portmeirion #theprisoner #sweep #sootyandco #sootyandsweep

This iconic moment marked Rover’s first appearance in Arrival. A small Rover was shot using an air rifle, allowing the props team to cut seamlessly to a full-size version right after the crash zoom. An amazing practical effect for 1966. #portmeirion #theprisoner #rover #arrival

When Clough Williams-Ellis bought some land for a modest sum, he didn’t have a plan. Aber Iâ became Portmeirion - soon to be a ‘home for fallen buildings.’ The village has continued to evolve for over a century. #portmeirion #theprisoner #cloughwilliamsellis

It’s hard to believe that 2026 marks 60 years since filming began on The Prisoner. As you walk around Portmeirion, there is always something to appreciate, with shots from the series indelibly etched on your mind. #portmeirion #theprisoner #patrickmcgoohan #northwales

Another peaceful day in the Village. Showers later #portmeirion #theprisoner

’Dear Diary, An odd morning. Woke up left-handed, having gone completely off my favourite cigarettes, and suddenly unable to tell the difference between flapjacks and pancakes. On the plus side, have grown a superb moustache overnight.‘ #theschizoidman #theprisoner

In a 1967 TV Times interview, David Tomblin described McGoohan’s brutal routine: studio 7am–5:30pm, cutting room till 10pm, writing until 2am. Little wonder he suffered 3 nervous breakdowns. Doctors advised rest which the actor ignored “you can’t let up when you’re in charge!”

Today, January 13th, we remember Patrick McGoohan (1928–2009). Actor, writer, director, producer, and the visionary force behind The Prisoner, a show that is still asking the questions that matter. #patrickmcgoohan #theprisoner

As part of our prep for series 6, we need your help. What myths and falsehoods surround The Prisoner? Which stories, heresay and trivia have become fact? Comment below and be part of the conversation for an upcoming episode. #theprisoner #portmeirion #patrickmcgoohan #freeforall

Happy New Year! 🎉 Wishing you a prosperous 2026. Hard to believe that this September marks 60 years since filming began at #Portmeirion on #ThePrisoner. #HappyNewYear #PatrickMcGoohan #Arrival

Just a reminder that our Christmas episode is now available. A bumper episode with some interesting revelations! #freeforall #christmasspecial #theprisoner #patrickmcgoohan #portmeirion #podcasting #classictv #itc #podcast #retrotv #culttv #beseeingyou #thevillage

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! Our seasonal offering is now available at tinyurl.com/yey8zxt3 in which we look at the press and public’s reaction to #theprisoner, the praise and criticism #patrickmcgoohan faced at the time, and incorrect spellings of #portmeirion! Enjoy!

What does a 6ft fence, flamboyant sex, and Cai doing his best Pam Ayres impression have to do with The Prisoner? Find out this Monday as we drop our Christmas special, looking at the viewers’ and critics’ responses to the show. #theprisoner #thatslife #pamayres #christmasspecial

“Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love.” - Gil Gerard (1943-2025). #gilgerard #buckrogers

Join us next Monday for our Christmas episode - ‘Rebellion on Prime Time’ in which we explore the reactions of critics and viewers between 1967–68, when the show first challenged television norms. #theprisoner #patrickmcgoohan #portmeirion #dangerman #beseeingyou #pointsofview

Our Christmas Special is released on Dec 22! This year, we dive into the press and public reactions to The Prisoner in 1967/68 from bewildered critics to fascinated viewers. Re-enter the Village with us for a festive deep-dive into the show’s earliest impact. #ThePrisoner

Donald Sinden, Peter Wyngarde and Paul Eddington all took a turn as Garry Essendine in ‘Present Laughter’ with Patrick McGoohan once playing Fred the valet. Fittingly, playwright Noël Coward was a frequent visitor to Portmeirion and wrote ‘Blithe Spirit’ there. #presentlaughter

Great news. futurenetwork.wales has recently launched! A worthy successor to the much missed Network. Find all your ITC favourites plus hundreds of classic shows and films. #network #itc #bluray #dvd #futurenetwork

In 1965, 12-year-old Catherine McGoohan ‘hired’ her dad Patrick to do the lighting for her school play - unpaid, of course. #patrickmcgoohan #catherinemcgoohan

Extra of the day: Ray Marioni (b. 1933). A master of the croupier cameo - he pops up in A.B. & C and more than 16 other films and shows spinning the roulette wheel, including our favourite sitcom Duty Free. Marioni also played ‘Al Capone’ in The Man with the Golden Gun.

McGoohan performed in several rep productions at the Sheffield Playhouse in the late 1940s. Many of these shows featured future Prisoner co-star, Paul Eddington. Other notable alumni from the Playhouse include Keith Barron, Patrick Stewart and Peter Sallis. #sheffieldplayhouse

Did you know that Patrick McGoohan and famous British entertainer Des O’Connor lived in the same house at different times? The house, in Brocco Bank was owned by The Sheffield Playhouse and used by its repertory performers #patrickmcgoohan #desoconnor #sheffield

Cai and I reconvene next week to record our Christmas episode. This one has taken a little while to research, but will be worth the wait (we hope!). Fans of Esther Rantzen’s ‘That’s Life’ will have a field day. Series 6 to follow next year. #beseeingyou #theprisoner #portmeirion

Eric Mival, The Prisoner’s legendary music editor and Rhyl’s finest, has passed away at the age of 86. Aside from Ron Grainer’s majestic theme, Mival was responsible for choosing the eclectic soundtrack that peppered the series and helped make it so memorable. #ericmival

A familiar face on Welsh television, Mici Plwm (pronounced Mickey Plum) was as an extra in The Prisoner. Plwm is known to a whole generation of Welsh children as the hapless Plwmsam in the Anturiaethau (Adventures of) Syr Wynff a Plwmsan (1980-89) #checkmate #theprisoner #s4c

Wishing the lovely @janemerrow the happiest of birthdays today! #janemerrow #happybirthday #theprisoner

To the gentleman driving the Caterham Super Seven around Llandridnod Wells whilst wearing a full Kosho outfit, we salute you!

If you’re in the UK, check out Our Lives on BBC iPlayer as they visit this year’s Portmeiricon convention at Portmeirion. #sixofone #portmeiricon #portmeirion #theprisoner www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

We returned to the @freeforallpod.bsky.social village to discuss our new The Prisoner figures! open.spotify.com/episode/3e4T...

Did you know that in the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) episode ‘Revenge of the Bog People’ (2000 reimagining), writer Charlie Higson named the supporting characters after actors that had played Number 2 in The Prisoner. (1/3) #randallandhopkirk #theprisoner #charliehigson

Out now! In a special bonus episode, we chatted to Gavin Hignight and Chris “Doc” Wyatt from Wandering Planet about their new wave of amazing Prisoner action figures, including Number Twos Leo McKern and Mary Morris. #wanderingplanettoys #theprisoner