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VILLAGE
CAPERS
Original Prisoner costume on display.
RADIO
VILLAGE
Big Finish series on radio.
FRENCH
THREESOME
Three Franch books published.
TALLY
HO HO HO
Christmas offers aplenty.
NEW
ARTICLES BOOK PUBLISHED
Latest Ed Fordham book on sale.
IMMORTAL
COMBAT
Combat Colin comic features The Prisoner.
MONSTER
MASH
Leslie Glen's event returns.
SWEET
SEVENTEEN
Tally Ho podcast reaches finale.
SAINTLY
SATURDAY
Ian Ogilvy confirmed for ITC event.
THE
PRISONER DUSTED DOWN
New 496-page examination of the series published.
PETER
BRACE RIP
Prisoner stuntman dies.
VIVE
LE FRANCE
French convention news.
MOKE'S
COMING HOME
Vehicle news for ITC event.
JENNY
FOR ITC
TV and Film star to attend Elstree event.
PORTMEIRION
TO OPEN NEW STORE
Kerfoots building purchased.
TALES
FROM ANNETTE
Annette Andre memoir released.
ANNIVERSARY
EVENT COMES TO DVD
Fifty Years of The Prisoner on disc.
WIFFLING
AGAIN
Bob Fischer's book reprinted.
UNCERTAINTY
COLLECTION
Titan 4-part story in one volume.
OCTOBER
MAGS
Magazines feature the series.
JUST
MY E-TYPE
Car
meet-ups in PM.
PM
ON TV
The
Village in the screen again.
MIND
MASH EVENT CONFIRMED
Leslie
Glen's bi-annual event returns.
MORE
GUESTS FOR ITC EVENT CONFIRMED
Elstree
Event attracts more star names.
FAREWELL
FENELLA
Fenella
Fielding RIP.
FIRST
GUESTS FOR ITC EVENT
Celebration
event gathers pace.
TECH
OF THE TALLY HO
Podcast
secrets revealed.
TITAN
CONCLUSION
Comic
series reaches finale.
MOKING
ZONE
Mini
Moke in car magazine.
VAPORS
VILLAGE RETURN
Legendary
band re-visit The Village.
NEW
VICE PRESS PRINT
New
poster for Prisoner fans.
TITAN
TRIUMPH
Art
edition book released.
FAREWELL
FESTIVAL
Festival
Number Six shelved.
NEW
STOCK FOR VILLAGE SHOP
More merchandise goes on sale.
SIX
GOES WEST
Hanwell Number 6 coffee house.
NOT
A NUMBER REPORT ONLINE
Event review now online.
ROY
HARPER'S BLUES MARK 50
Roy Harper's 50th anniversary tour.
STOP
PRESSES 2018
All the items from 2018 announced as stop press items.
STOP
PRESSES 2017
All the items from 2017 announced as stop press items.
BUFFALO
HOSTS 50TH EVENT
USA screenings for anniversary.
TITAN
COMIC ISSUE 3 ON SALE
The Uncertainty Machine continues.
BIG
FINISH CALLAN RELEASED
Audio re-imagining of a classic series.
ITC
CELEBRATION ANNOUNCED
Latest Elstree event.
McGOOHAN
EVENT A SUCCESS
Not a Number landmark event news.
THE
END FOR BIG FINISH?
Audio series finale title announced.
SEATTLE
TICKETS ON SALE
The Eternal Village event announces early bird prices.
TACKLING
THE TECH
New article on The Prisoner's predictions.
MORE
GUESTS FOR McGOOHAN EVENT
Guests aplenty for 'Not a Number' event.
SCREENINGS
FOR 'NOT A NUMBER'
Rare material to be on show at McGoohan event.
SEATTLE
EVENT UPDATE
Podcasts and guests announced for USA convention.
FOY
INTERVIEW TO BE RELEASED
New Patrick McGoohan CD announced.
UNSTOPPABLE
OFFER
15% off the new Trading Cards set with exclusive code.
GETTING
YOUR CARDS
New official trading card set released.
CORONET
BLUE IN DEPTH
New article by Tom Mayer.
FIRST
GUESTS FOR 'NOT A NUMBER'
Merrow and Hough confirmed for tribute event.
THIRD
SERIES TITLES FOR BIG FINISH
Season 3 of the audio drama.
TITAN
COMIC REVIEWED
Issue 1 of re-imagining reviewed.
McGOOHAN
TRIBUTE EVENT ANNOUNCED
'Not a Number' retrospective at Elstree confirmed.
MORE
MODELS FROM PIGEON GUARD
Control Room and Kiosk now available.
VICE
PRESS VARIANTS
50th anniversary poster update.
THIRD
SERIES FOR BIG FINISH
Audio drama to have more episodes.
BE
STREAMING YOU
'in My Mind' documentary available overseas.
MORE
TITAN COMICS NEWS
Prisoner comic book updates.
JACK
LOWIN R.I.P.
Prisoner Cameraman dies.
BOOK
CONTRIBUTIONS WANTED
Volume 2 of article book announced.
FIFTIETH
EVENT REPORT ONLINE
Photo review of the Elstree Celebration.
TALLY
HO PODCAST RETURNS
New 17-episode run for Eeson and Becks.
MORE
MAGS
Infinity and Classic and Sportscar magazines of interest.
SEPTEMBER
2018 FOR SEATTLE
Convention confirmed for USA.
APRIL
2018 LOCATION TOURS CONFIRMED
Walkabouts confirmed for Spring 2018.
EXCEPTIONAL
ELSTREE
50th anniversary event success.
TITAN
COMICS UPDATE
Jack Kirby and new comics for 2019.
PETER
WYNGARDE RIP
Checkmate actor passes away.
GUESTS
ANNOUNCED FOR ELSTREE EVENT
'Fifty Years of The Prisoner' event gathers pace.
50TH
ANNIVERSARY EVENT FOR JAN 2018
Special event at Elstree Studios announced.
BE
ITC-ING YOU
New ITC
anthology book published.
TO
INFINITY AND BEYOND
The Prisoner special issue of new magazine.
FENELLA
FIELDING'S MEMOIRS PUBLISHED
'Do You Mind if I Smoke' now in book form.
JANE'S
JOURNAL
Jane Merrow blog online.
BOX
OF DELIGHTS
50th anniversary set released.
ORIGINAL
MOKE RESTORED
Village vehicle good as new.
SEATTLE
SUCCESS
American 50th anniversary event report.
DOCUMENTARY
ON PRE-ORDER
In My Mind available.
ROBBED
New blog online.
MORE
COMICS FROM TITAN
2018 to see Prisoner comic book series.
FANTASTIC
FIFTIETH
Unforgettable event reviewed.
TALLY
HO
New Prisoner podcast online.
ALEX
COX INTERVIEWED
Movie director's new book.
ORANGE
ALERT
The Prisoner 50th anniversary event approaches.
CHAPPELL
SET REDUCED
Online sale of the 2010 CD set.
WORKING
WITH PATRICK
Ellie Presner's new book has Patrick McGoohan chapters.
MAG
FRENZY
Starburst and Fortean Times cover The Prisoner.
MISS
FREEDOM REPRINTED
Powys Media novel re-issued.
LET
THERE BE MUSIC
Prisoner fan creates new theme tune.
ANNIVERSARY
POSTER ON SALE
Vice Press special art posters announced.
HIGH
TIME FOR HIGH TIDE
1957 McGoohan classic movie out on DVD.
LINE-UP
ANNOUNCED FOR FIFTIETH
Guests and event details online.
DANGER
MAN DOC
Documentary about Danger Man is released.
SEATTLE
CON BACK ON
Seattle event is re-announced.
SPEND
A PENNY FARTHING
Little look at a bicycle club and business.
SIXTY
FOR SEVEN
Lotus birthday celebrations in Portmeirion.
LAST
CHANCE FOR COLONY THREE
Danger Man location set for demolition.
ARTICLE
BOOK ON SALE
'It Means What it Says' new book out.
BRIAN
DOES BOND
Brian Gorman's latest play.
100
NOT OUT
Earl Cameron birthday celebrations.
KIRBY
ART FOR 2018
Titan announce graphic novel book.
HARMONY
ACTOR DIES
Gordon Sterne passes away.
ALEX
COX BOOK ANNOUNCED
'I am Not a Number' is the title of a new book.
FIRST
GUESTS FOR NETWORK
Peter Wyngarde and Jane Merrow announced.
THE
NEW NUMBER TWO
Big Finish Series 2 now on sale.
NETWORK
ANNOUNCE 50TH TICKETS
The 50th Anniversay event tickets go on sale.
SEPTEMBER
2017 LOCATION TOURS CONFIRMED
A weekend of 'walkabout' events is announced.
BOB
DEARBERG and PETER SALLIS DIE
Prisoner music editor and actor pass away.
'PRISONER
COMPARED REPRINTED'
Andrew Shenton's book is updated.
A
STERN VILLAGE
German magazine features the series.
ESSENTIAL
GUIDE BOOK PUBLISHED
Latest The Prisoner book is out.
ISLAND
FOR RENT
Ynys Giftan available to let.
BUSTED
A
Patrick McGoohan statue and chess board is erected in Portmeirion.
STOP
PRESS 2016
Selection of small news items from 2016.
STOP
PRESS 2014-2015
Selection of small news items.
FENELLA
REMEMBERS
Village
Voice's memoirs are launched.
SEATTLE
CANCELLED
American
convention called off.
NOT
AN UGLY MUG
50th
anniversary coffee mugs on sale.
LECTURE
BY PATRICK
A 1961 writing seminar is uncovered.
ORIGINAL
CAPE FOUND
Village Costume news.
LAUNCH
EVENT FOR EVERYMAN
Audio CD and graphic novel event in Manchester.
STATUE
SHELVED
The planned McGoohan statue in Portmeirion halted.
ANNIVERSARY
UPDATE
More details on Network's 50th celebrations and new set.
ARRIVAL
FOOTAGE UNEARTHED
Behind the scenes 1966 film found.
ALL
CARDS ON THE TABLE
2017 Trading cards announced.
TREMENDOUS
TOUR
The April 2017 location visits a success.
TECHNICAL
LAUNCH
'Project: The Prisoner' is a new Prisoner book by Tim Palgut.
NEW
EVERYMAN BOOK AND CD
Brian Gorman audio drama and novel released.
PMcG
STATUE PERMISSION GRANTED
A new statue of Patrick McGoohan in Portmeirion announced.
BOOKING
YOUR ARTICLES
A new book of Prisoner essays is announced.
SUPER
SEATTLE
More news regarding the USA convention.
SERIES
SHOWING CUT
The Prisoner gets cut for UK cable screening.
BIG
FINISH SERIES 2 UPDATE
2017 news on the official audio drama series.
FAB
FOUR FRENZY
Special The Beatles event in Portmeirion.
HD
HELL DRIVERS
Blu-ray release for McGoohan classic.
9TH
APRIL FOR PRISONER TOURS
Latest
2017 location visits confirmed.
TRUE
PRISONER
True
Entertainment channel begins series screenings.
FIFTIETH
ANNIVERSARY UPDATE
Exciting developments for September 2017.
GAYE
EASTWOOD R.I.P.
Prisoner extra passes away aged 103.
VILLAGE
VAPORS
Iconic 70s rock band to play Portmeirion.
LERI
ROBERTS R.I.P.
Porthmadog Prisoner extra passes away.
ALLINSON'S
ANECDOTES
Memories of George Markstein.
NEW
COMIC STRIPS ONLINE
New Man in a Suitcase crossover strips.
A
RENDEZVOUS WITH PATRICK
Tom Mayer's latest research turns to 50s anthology series.
CHARITY
AUCTION FOR VILLAGE MODEL
Chance to bid on Gloriette model.
FALL
OUT PHOTOS UNEARTHED
Unseen pics see the light of day.
MIVAL'S
MEMOIRS
Eric Mival's autobiography published.
BORDERLINERS
NOW ON SALE
Prisoneresque comic released.
DEFINITIVE
CALLAN
The Callan File book is published.
THAT'S
THE SPIRIT
Blythe Spirit performed in Portmeirion.
BACK
TO THE BEGINNING
Tom Mayer looks at Patrick McGoohan's birthplace.
CATERHAM
LEGO SET ON SALE
Seven in LEGO.
SUPER
SEPTEMBER
South-East events go well.
HELL
DRIVERS AND EARL AT BFI
Events on the South Bank.
NEW
ALBUM FOR DO NOT FORSAKE
Rock Band's latest release.
BBC
COVERS FIFTIETH
BBC looks at The Prisoner in photo article.
LAST
OF MGM TO GO
Remaining studio building under threat.
SIXES
AND SECONDS
Refurbishment and new cafe in Portmeirion.
WHO
GOES THERE?
Doctor Who
Magazine covers Portmeirion filming.
GLORIETTE
MODEL GOES ON SALE
New Portmeirion kit model available.
PRISONER
PROPSMAN DIES
Mick Brady RIP.
SIX
AND THE CITY
Prisoner
street art appears.
ALL
NIGHT LONG FOR JULY
New HD release of McGoohan movie.
SFX
TALK
New article in sci-fi mag.
FABULOUS
FIFTIETH
Event announcement for September 2017.
PORTMEIRION
FOUNTAIN NAMED
Mermaid it is for new water feature.
APRIL
EVENT SUCCESS
2016 tours go well.
FINISHED
VILLAGE
Big Finish podcast live from Portmeirion.
KEEPING
WATCH
Portmeirion cottage refurbished.
HI-DEF
McGOOHAN FOR 2016
BluRay announcements from Network.
CATERHAM
GETS LEGO AHEAD
Exciting new set for Prisoner car fans.
THE
SUPREME ARTICLE
Tom Mayer researches Prisoner reviews.
SUPER
FURRYS AT FN6
2016 headliners announced.
COLISEUM DEMOLISHED
North Wales landmark destroyed.
EVERYMAN
ON PRE ORDER
McGoohan graphic novel soon available.
TIMES
AND PRISONERS ON CD SET
Newly released audio compilation news.
ESSEX
BOUND ANNETTE
Annette Andre to attend Barking sci-fi event.
SECOND
SERIES FOR BIG FINISH
Audio drama fans in for more episodes.
R.I.P.
CONRAD PHILLIPS
The General doctor passes away.
RIDLEY'S
REMAKE?
Ridley Scott rumoured for new movie.
BIG
FINISH SET AVAILABLE
Audio drama series now on sale.
APRIL
TOURS CONFIRMED
2016 location visits details.
FREE
AUDIO FOR ALL
Big Finish announce free episode.
2015
IN REVIEW
A review of the year.
BETTINE
LE BEAU RIP
AB&C actress passes away.
KEEPING
TRACK
Music release news.
A
NOVEL IDEA
New Prisoneresque book is published.
JOURNEY'S
END FOR CMS
The Catch My Soul research trail closes.
FINISHED
PACKAGING
Big Finish audio drama news.
JOIN
NIKE, JANE, AND CHRISTOPHER
Events and signings announced across the UK.
GRAPHIC
NOVEL FOR EVERYMAN
Brian Gorman's one-man show now in book form.
OCTOBER
FAREWELLS
Several Prisoner folk sadly pass away.
BIG
FINISH CAST ANNOUNCED
Audio drama series actors chosen.
HERITAGE
SCREENING FOR DAM BUSTERS
Classic film screened.
PRISONERESQUE
NOVEL SEEKS SUPPORT
Borderliners fundraiser.
TRAILER
ONLINE FOR ANNIVERSARY
First aural-glimpse of Big Finish's new audio drama.
OCTOBER
2015 TOURS CONFIRMED
Location events forthcoming.
FIVE FOR SIX FOR ITV SIXTY
ITV's 60th anniversary poll includes The Prisoner.
PRISONER
A-O-KAY
Peter Kay's 'Cradle to Grave' series includes The Prisoner.
RELEASE
FOR CATCH MY SOUL
McGoohan directed movie released.
SIX
IN A SUITCASE
Prisoner/ITC crossover comic online.
A,
B, AND CEDAR TREE
Interesting wood-based goings on.
NICK
BENNETT R.I.P.
Much loved Prisoner fan passes away.
ORIGINAL
MOKE TO BE AUCTIONED
Mini Moke used in The Prisoner goes under the hammer.
CONNECTING
THE PRISONER
Prisoner question appears on Only Connect TV show.
AUBREY
MORRIS DIES
Dncew of the Dead actor passes away.
ERIC
AND PHYLLIS R.I.P.
Two Prisoner crew members pass away.
VILLAGE
WHEELERS
TV car show visits Portmeirion.
MODEL
CITIZEN
Prisoner models produced.
NOR
THE MOON BY NETWORK
Classic McGoohan movie gets DVD release.
WAYWARD
THINKING
W ayward Pines TV series thought Prisoneresque.
UNDER
THE KOSHO
New fitness regime inspired by series' sport?
R.I.P.
MATHEW LOCK
Prisoner fan and Portmeirion artist passes away.
CLOUGH'S
CAFE REFURBISHED
Criccieth Restaurant gets a makeover.
PETER
HOWELL R.I.P.
Prisoner Professor passes away.
ROBERT
RIETTI R.I.P.
Prisoner voiceover artist passes away.
BIG
START FOR BIG FINISH
Audio drama series news.
RITES
OF PASSAGE
McGoohan early movie on DVD.
ANIME
MAGIC
Prisoneresque themes found in 1970s anime movie.
STAIRWAY
TO SEVEN
Caterham's new showroom opens.
NICK
BRIGGS INTERVIEWED
Big Finish writer/producer in the spotlight.
RARE
MCGOOHAN VOICEOVER RELEASED
DVD release for 1966 cold war documentary.
NEWSNIGHT
HOMAGE
BBC show
uses Prisoner elements in news item.
THE
VINYL COUNTDOWN
The Prisoner gets LP release from Network.
COME
SPY WITH ME
ITC-spoof fan film announced.
MORE
PODCASTS ONLINE
Prisoner downloadable discusions update.
BERNIE
WILLIAMS 1943-2015
Prisoner Production Manager passes away.
BIG
FINISH SET FOR PRISONER AUDIOS
Audio dramas announced.
BRIAN
CLEMENS DIES
Danger Man and Avengers writer passes away.
AL
BE SEEING YOU
Al Murray BBC4 show looks at Prisoner and Danger Man.
DAVID,
RAE, AND LEO R.I.P.
Three respected Prisoner fans pass away.
STAND
UP FOR PATRICK
New life-size McGoohans available.
PORTMEIRION
FILMING CONTINUES
S4C's Llan-ar-gollen series continues.
EBAY
LINK UP FOR CHARITY FUND
The Unmutual becomes an ebay partner.
BEYOND
ALL DOUBT
Prisoner Runway saga finally settled.
HEADLINERS
FOR SIX
Festival line-up announced.
WHO
MEETS SIX
A special cinematic double bill for fans.
AVENGERS
RE-BOOKED
Publishing news for another TV classic series.
MOKE
HITS FIFTY
Special birthday for village taxis.
LAST
PLEA FOR COLISEUM
Prisoner landmark faces destruction.
LILES
REMEMBERED
Prisoner production manager remebrances.
CATHERINE
THE GREAT
Patrick McGoohan's daughter's V&A audio appearance.
DONALD
SINDEN RIP
Prisoner Colonel passes away.
REGION
1 DVD BONANZA
Many McGoohan-related disc announcements.
IN
THE SPOTLIGHT
Mastermind contestant chooses series.
WORLD
WIDE WALES
Catherine Frumerman launches new website.
BROAD
CASTING
A look at various Prisoner podcasts.
COMIC
BLOG ONLINE
An update from cartoonist Lew Stringer.
MARTIN
GOLDTHORPE RIP
Much-loved Prisoner fan passes away.
GEORGE
MARKSTEIN AND THE PRISONER
Special book launched.
SATAN'S
TRIUMPH
McGoohan-directed movie gets rare screening.
IN
WITH THE NEW
The latest changes in Portmeirion
WHEELER
DEALERS
The TV car show visits the village.
ICE
TO SEE YOU
Angel Ices opens in Portmeirion.
FALL
OUT POPS UP
New CD compilation includes Prisoner music.
WE
WANT INFORMATION
Photos and information surface regarding a series prop.
WHAT
IF?
McGoohan spoof produced.
RETURN
OF TMA
Popular ITC fanzine reproduced in book form.
VOTE
FOR LEGO SEVEN
Caterham Car to be Lego set.
CLOUGH'S
CAFE REFURBISHED
News of a Criccieth makeover.
I
THINK I'D LIKE SOME TEA
Lotus/Prisoner teapots for sale.
BIG
FINISH SET FOR PRISONER AUDIOS
The Prisoner set for audio drama series.
NEWSNIGHT
PRISONER HOMAGE
BBC series pastiches The Prisoner.
PORTMEIRION
FILMING CONTINUES
Autumn 2014 sees three film crews in village.
TED
BAKER TEAMS UP
Portmeirion photoshoot for fashion brand.
TAKE
THE TOURS
2014 location visit news.
VINCENT
TILSLEY R.I.P.
Prisoner scriptwriter passes away.
SPEEDLEARN
SAMPLED
New ambient CD available.
BE
TWEETING YOU
The Unmutual gets a Twitter page.
POETIC
JUSTICE
Eric Mival releases Pablo Neruda footage.
ONCE
UPON A SPY
Paul Gosling's ITC spoof announced.
ARE
YOU GAME?
Prisoner fan seeks gaming experts.
ADVENTURES
IN PORTMEIRION
Griff Rhys Jones films in the village for ITV.
MAG-NIFICENT
Magazines cover The Prisoner.
GIRL
TRIBUTE VIDEO COMPLETED
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling's new song and video.
ONCE
UPON A BIKE
Decorative Penny Farthing news.
COLISEUM
FOR SALE
Iconic landmark set for demolition?
LOST
MCGOOHAN FILM TO BE SCREENED
Catch My Soul to be seen at film festival.
MINI
MOKE RELAUNCHED
Iconic vehicle gets a facelift.
HARD
WAY LOCATED
Locations guide to McGoohan film online.
CLOCKING
ON
Prisoner clocks now on sale.
STRINGER
STRIPS ONLINE
Comic artist news.
UNUSED
STORYLINE PAINTED
Eric Mival gets artistic.
WE
WANT INFORMATION
Tourist Information Office opens in Portmeirion.
SOLDIER
SOLDIER
Statue appears in Portmeirion.
BFI
SCREENING SUCCESS
Patrick McGoohan season goes well.
CATCH
MY SOUL CAUGHT
Fascinating study of McGoohan-directed film goes online.
ORIGINAL
HARMONY LOCATED
Location news of the inspiration behind MGM backlot.
STOP
PRESS 2013-2014
A collection of newsflash items.
BROUGHT
TO BOOK
New Film/TV publication news.
WEATHERING
THE STORM
Gale force winds in Portmeirion.
JACK
THE LAD
Unique Prisoner item auctioned.
STILL
PRISONER
Behind the scenes stills unearthed.
PRISONER
TOURS CONTINUE
Location walks confirmed.
ALL
YOU NEED IS LAVA
Lamps' 50th anniversary.
FENELLA
FIELDING SHOW
Radio spot for the village announcer.
FRINGE
FOR ALL
Prisoner play goes to Edinburgh.
THE
JOY OF SIX
Festival for 2013 gets thumbs up.
STUDIO
WALK
MGM experts go walkabout.
CALLAN
BOOK DUE FOR SPRING
Rob Fairclough's latest work unveiled.
MORE
FROM MIVAL
Music Editor's paintings online.
VICTORIA,
ALBERT, AND IAN
Ian Rakoff at famous museum.
COLONY
THREE ACTRESS DIES
Tribute of Prisoneresque Danger Man episode actress.
ORIGINAL
CO-PRODUCER DIES
Leslie Gilliat RIP.
PRISONERS
AND GUARDIANS
Diurmid Gavin flms in Portmeirion.
PIPING
HOT
Blazer news.
ROB
ON THE WEB
Fairclough's blog online.
PRISONER
WEEKENDER
Cinema screens 17 episodes.
NEW
PRISONER BOOK PUBLISHED
"Unique But Similar" goes on sale.
VIEW
FROM THE VILLA WINCH
Portmeirion cottage refurbished.
MCGOOHAN
SEASON ANNOUNCED
BFI screens season of Patrick's TV and film appearances.
BRING
ME SUNSHINE
Radio station covers The Prisoner.
ICE
STATION REMAKE
McGoohan movie set to be remade.
MERMAID
PANEL DAMAGED
Central London butt box furore.
WONDEROUS
WALKABOUT
Central London tour success.
JUST
FOR THE RECORD
The Prisoner on vinyl.
HOT
BLOGGING
Latest blog news.
ERIC
THE ARTIST
Music editor's paintings for sale.
UNIVERSITY
CHECKMATE
Hertfordshire Prisoner screening.
MARCH
2013 PORTMEIRION NEWS
Village update.
GREATEST
MAN ON DVD
Classic McGoohan play released.
DEGREE
ABSOLUTE FOR EARL
Cameron gets honorary degree.
RIP
KATHERINE KATH
Madame Engadine passes away.
MORE
MAGIC ON THE WAY
Prisoner genesis stage play gets another run.
RAFFERTY
RESEARCHED
The McGoohan series in depth.
EARL'S
NEW HONOURS
Mr Cameron's latest achievements.
INTERROGATIONS
UNDERWAY
Prisoner quiz book published.
SUCCESS
FOR MAGIC AND MASH
Event update.
UNDER
THE INFLUENCE
New books with Prisoneresque elements.
CARTOON
CAPERS
Comic blog news.
MODEL
MANIA
Prisoner creations for sale.
BOB
MONKS RIP
Prisoner cameraman passes away.
SECRET
AGENT FAN
Danger Man fan film released.
APRIL
WALKABOUTS ANNOUNCED
Details of the latest tours.
LONDON
PARKES
More guests announced for 2012 Mind Mash
TOUGH
GUY TALK
Danger Man actor event.
ALL
THE FUN OF THE FAIRCLOUGH
Prisoner author confirmed for 2012 Mind Mash.
DETECTING
THE BEST
Columbo news.
IT
WAS 45 YEARS AGO TODAY
Anniversary update.
OWN
A PIECE OF PRISONER HISTORY
Eric Mival sells off some Prisoner goodies.
FESTIVAL
THUMBS UP
Festival Number Six 2012 goes well.
6
IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
Magic Number Six play news.
RIP
GEORGE LEECH
Prisoner stuntman dies.
OCTOBER
EVENTS WEEKEND ANNOUNCED
More event news.
JUBILEE
POLOTSKA
Thames sighting for Prisoner boat.
SAD
LOCATION NEWS
GEC building demolished.
SPIRITED
ARTICLE
Simon Wells Portmeirion article.
LIVERPOOL
TALK
Mermaid panels event.
LIVING
AT HARMONY
Exciting location developments.
MAKING
THE GRADE
New stage play announced.
SOCIAL
CONVERSION
The Unmutual launches its Facebook page.
PIERCY'S
PORTMEIRION
Artists book published.
LEGO
VILLAGE BUILDS UP SUPPORT
Model Portmeirion in the offing?
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Prisoner fan writes Thunderbirds book.
ONCE
UPON A TUBE
Laughing Prisoner DVD news.
RARE
MCGOOHAN PLAY RELEASED
The Man Out there DVD.
APP'S
THE WAY TO DO IT
Prisoner mobile phone app announced.
PRISONERS AND GARDENERS
TV star in Portmeirion.
GREATEST
MAN ON DVD
Rare McGoohan TV play released.
EVENTS
APLENTY FOR 2013
Tour, play, and special event announcement.
ONCE
UPON A TV TIMES
Magazine collection at the Danger Man website.
SEVEN
RETURNS
Walkabout reviewed.
PORTMEIRION
VISITOR CENTRE PLANNED
New entrance centre for the Village
ALL
ABOARD THE LAND TRAIN
News of a new feature at Portmeirion.
FESTIVAL
FEVER
Music event announced for Portmeirion.
LEGO
VILLAGE GROWS
David Mackenzie's creation gets bigger.
VILLAGE
SHIPWRECK
Amis Reunis discovered.
EVERYMAN
IN LIVERPOOL
Stage show news.
STAMPING
PORTMEIRION
Royal Mail recognise the village.
PRISONER
INFLUENCED BEDLAM
Big-budget TV series has roots.
MURDER
IN THE VILLAGE
Portmeirion based novel is published.
KATHERINE
THE GREAT
AB&C actress launches website.
2012
TOUR EVENTS CONFIRMED
Walkabouts aplenty for the year.
CONNECTIONS
WITH DANGER
Danger Man website's new attraction.
RIP
DENNIS CHINNERY
Prisoner gunrunner dies.
ONCE
UPON A RADIO TIMES
TV listing mag has Portmeirion pullout.
2011-2012
STOP PRESSES
Snippets of news from the past 24 months.
ZOMBIE
SEEING YOU
Prisoner-influenced horror movie released.
LOST
LOCATION FOUND
Many Happy Returns road located.
DRAKE
AT CHRISTMAS
A look back at a John Drake comic strip.
EVERYMAN
RETURNS
Brian Gorman's McGoohan play is back.
BRIDGE
HOUSE REFURBISHED
Portmeirion cottage gets makeover.
RARE
MUSCAT DISCOVERED
Butler's Doctor Who appearance unearthed.
MORE
SAD NEWS
Peter Jones and Tony Reeve RIP.
SEVEN
AT SIX'S
Caterham joins Walkabout.
GEORGINA
COOKSON DIES
Mrs Butterworth RIP.
SHEILA
ALLEN 1932-2011
Number Fourteen passes away.
PRISONER
LANDMARK UNDER THREAT
Porthmadog Coliseum needs help.
RIP
GEORGE BAKER
New Number Two passes away.
McGOOHAN
LIST ONLINE
New Unmutual Website resource announced.
FANS
CALL FOR RAFFERTY RELEASE
Rare McGoohan series desired.
THIS
CHARMING MAN
Latest Robert Fairclough book released.
GEEKINGS
TO ALL
Prisoner cards released.
EARL'S
SHOWCASE EVENT
Special event for acting legend Earl Cameron.
PLAS
BRONDANW TEA ROOM OPENS
Sir Clough's home revamped.
HIGH
STREET BLAZER
Number Six style jackets on sale.
SEVEN
ON SHOW
Lotus/Caterham 7 on display.
3D
CASTELL
Tim Palgut's latest creation
NETWORK
STOCK DESTROYED
London riots affect Prisoner fans.
AURAL
SIX
P risoner podcasts available.
TORCHBEARER
FINALE ONLINE
Audio plays completed.
ONCE
UPON A CANINE
Prisoneresque kindle book on sale.
A
PIZZA THE ACTION
American pizza restaurant's Prisoner homage.
PAT
JACKSON 1916-2011
Last surviving Prisoner Director passes away.
PRISONER
VIDEO COMPLETED
Rock band create Prisoner homage.
PETER
FALK RIP
Columbo star dies.
ORIGINAL
MINI MOKE FOUND
Prisoner vehicle unearthed in Holland.
OCTOBER
TOURS CONFIRMED
Prisoner events aplenty.
THE
POISONER
Girl Who Was Death make-and-do feature.
ALL
IS WELLS
Prisoner fan releases debut album.
WE'RE
ONLY A LOCAL SERVICE
Local group updates.
MCGOOHAN
MEMORIES
Details of a meeting with the man himself.
ALICE
IN WONDERLAND
Prisoner audio play news.
A
PIECE OF HISTORY
Prisoner fan shares rare item.
BUY-OGRAPHY
Not a Number at exclusive prices.
WEEKEND
SUCCESS
Great days out for Prisoner enthusiasts.
BIOGRAPHY
LAUNCH
Not a Number goes on sale.
FONT
SPOTTED
Albertus is seen in some unlikely places.
ALWAYS
A STAR
McGoohan remembered in Borehamwood.
DATE
FOR YOUR DIARY
The next Walkabout is announced.
MACHINE
FOR VILLAGE GREEN
Musical goings on in Portmeirion.
TWO
YEARS ON
McGoohan's local paper pays tribute.
EVERYMAN
IN CHESTER
The McGoohan play hits Cheshire.
READY
FOR ACTION
Network's latest DVD release news.
TOMBLIN'S
LOTUS FOR SALE
Limited Edition Caterham up for grabs.
GEOFF
FOOT R.I.P.
Prisoner Editor passes away.
IKEA
GOES GLOBAL
Globe chair for kids on sale.
OPENING
REVISITED
Ambitious plans for music video revealed.
PORTMEIRION
GRANT
TV astrologer performs classic play.
VILLAGE
QUAYSIDE GETS THUMBS UP
Latest Portmeirion developments.
BRIAN'S
TRIUMPH
Everyman gets the plaudits.
A
TASTE OF PORTMEIRION
Porthmadog Caffi opens.
A
IS FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Peter Bowles publishes his memoirs.
PRISONER
THEME NIGHT
Everyman play debuts.
COME
UP AND SEE HIM
Steve Harley at Portmeirion.
PRIMETIME
PORTMEIRION
The Village appears on TV.
NFT
FOR DRAKE
Daneger Man gets a screening.
THE
STAGE IS SET
New McGoohan play announced.
TOUR
UPDATES
Latest Walkabout news.
THE
PRISONER IN NEW BOOK
Fantastic TV tome is published.
HIT
MAN SCREENING
The Hard Way is shown.
REMAKE
SCREENED TO MIXED REVIEWS
The re-imagining of the series hits the screens.
NEW
CARDS SET
Trading Card news.
JOHN
GREEN R.I.P.
Prisoner stalwart passes away.
WEEKEND
WALKING WONDERS
Latest location tours go well.
REMAKE
HITS UK
New Prisoner series screened in Britain.
REMAKE
PREVIEWS & Q&A AT BFI
Event news.
BELFAST
HOSTS PRISONER SCREENING
Northern Ireland celebrates the original series.
2010
STOP PRESSES
Snippets of news.
HOTEL
EXTENSION NEARS COMPLETION
Portmeirion's largest building restored.
APRIL
2010 STOP PRESS
Small news items.
CHAPPEL
MUSIC SET ON SALE
CD set available to fans.
HOTEL
REVAMPED
Interior refurbished.
VILLAGE
WHO
Doctor Who DVD features the village.
WINTER
NEWS 2009
A selection of small news items.
SPONSOR
A COTTAGE IN SECOND LIFE
Online village needs help.
COMIC
DOWNLOAD
Borderliners available to fans.
RARE
PMcG PLAY RELEASED
Musgrave released by Network DVD.
BBC
PAYS TRIBUTE
McGoohan's death covered.
REMAKE
AIRS
New Prisoner series airs.
ALBERT
ELMS DIES
Passing of Prisoner composer.
NETWORK
RELEASE DM SEASON 1
DVD news.
GRAHAM
NEARN RIP
The Lotus man passes away.
DO
NOT FORSAKE THE MUSIC
A new Prisoner-inspired band.
THE
COLONEL'S LEGACY
Kevin Stoney news.
McGOOHAN
SIMPSONS RELEASED
Patrick's voiceover appears on DVD.
AUTUMN
2009 STOP PRESSES
Selection of small news items.
AMC
REMAKE PREMIERE ANNOUNCED
Series remake
gets the go-ahead to air.
SFXY
TIME
UK mag covers
the series.
NEXT
WALKABOUT NEARS
News of
the October 2009 London tour.
NOLAN
PULLS OUT OF FILM REMAKE
Director
quits the big-screen version.
LIMITED
EDITION VILLAGE
New Hardback
Book released.
RADIO
SIX
Robert Elms
interviewed.
BLU
RAY UPDATE
Network
DVD news.
COMIC
CON PREMIERES AMC REMAKE
San Diego
hosts first airing.
SECOND
VILLAGE COMPLETED
More second
village news.
SECOND
VILLAGE UPDATE
All the
latest sim-like news.
SPIRITED
SOUL FOR BETTINE
A B &
C in magazine.
ON
THE TRAIL AGAIN
Catherine
Frumerman's book reprinted.
PRISONER
SHINDIG
Magazine
article news.
TILSLEY
BOOK RELEASED
Prisoner
writer's book.
RIP
PATRICK McGOOHAN
Sad news.
APRIL
PRISONER WEEKEND REPORT
Latest event
a success.
PRISONERESQUE
ALBUM RELEASED
Anabrek
news.
PAPERBACK
WIFFLE
Convention
book re-printed.
GUEST
FOR APRIL PRISONER WEEKEND
Tilsley
confirmed.
RUNWAY
CONCLUSION?
Prisoner
location debate continues.
JAMES
BREE RIP
Do Not Forsake
actor dies.
LIMITED
EDITION BIBLE
Rare memorabilia
available.
PRISONER
ALL-NIGHTER
News of the ill-fated event.
STOP
PRESSES SPRING 2009
Selection of news items from first half of the year.
MCGOOHAN
ARTICLE ONLINE
Zani talks Patrick.
GERALD
CRAMPTON DIES
Prisoner stuntman passes away.
HARD
WAY RELEASED
McGoohan movie comes to DVD.
MICHAEL
HICKEY RIP
Prisoner sound-recordist dies.
PRISONER
SCREENING TRIBUTE
Prisoner episodes come to London.
PRISONER
COMIC ONLINE
Strip announced.
BORDERLINE
PRISONER
More comic strip news.
THE
SECOND VILLAGE
Second life village update.
STREAMING
PRISONER
AMC put the series online.
ESCAPE
FROM PORTMEIRION
Escape to the country films in North Wales.
DUTCH
DVDs
European box set news.
IT'S
A WRAP
Remake filming concludes.
HIGH
SPIRITED BETTINE
Prisoner actress article.
PORTMEIRION
EMBERS
Band film video in village.
FINISHED
REMAKE NEARS
AMCs production nears completion.
DANGER
MAN CDS RELEASED
Box set of Edwin Astley's music.
PORTMEIRION
TV FEST
The village appears in several shows.
LUCETTE
ONLINE
Bettine Le Beau's website launched.
MAGIC
GARDENS PUBLISHED
Portmeirion art book on sale.
GERTAN
KLAUBER RIP
Do Not Forsake actor passes away.
STOP
PRESS EXTRA
Selection of small news items.
REMAKE
DIRECTOR SACKED
AMC production hits a snag.
TOP
COLLECTORS MAG REVIEWS PM2008
Event of the year earns more press coverage.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
Prisoner music guide on sale.
DRAKE
RELEASED
New Umbrella set for Danger Man.
DR
SYN ON DVD
Disney finally releases McGoohan classic.
SECOND
LIFE UPDATE
Virtual Village news.
STOP
PRESS LATE 2008
Smaller news snippets from the year.
OCTOBER
PRISONER WEEKEND
Location tours for all.
VILLAGE
INSPIRATION FOR SALE
Inverlair Lodge up for grabs.
TY
GOBAITH SAYS THANKS
The children's hospice thanks TUW.
REMAKE
IN PRODUCTION
The cameras roll!
PRISONER
GETS SECOND LIFE
A virtual Portmeirion world goes live.
REMAKE
UPDATE
All the latest news on the AMC production.
RADIO
PM
Sian Lloyd takes listeners on a PM tour.
ANOTHER
SUCCESS
PM2008 review.
PM2006
DVD ON SALE
2-disc set available.
NETWORK
AWARDED
Prisoner set triumph.
PRISONER
NOVELLIST DIES
Thomas Disch passes away.
MISS
FREEDOM FOR ALL
Prisoner novel at PM2008.
WHO'S
BACK IN THE VILLAGE
BBC DVD film crew returns.
PM2008
APPROACHES
Event of the year nears.
REMAKE
ON AGAIN
Full speed ahead for AMC & ITV.
BETTINE
CONFIRMED
Second guest for PM2008.
ROGER
PARKES RIP
Prisoner writer passes away.
AUCTION
& RAFFLE NEWS
PM2008 charity fundraising continues.
CHAIR
RAISING EXPERIENCE
Some familiar chairs turn up at Estonia's airport.
ROBERT
RIETTI AT PM2008
Prisoner voice artist confirms.
BERNARD
ARCHARD RIP
McGoohan contemporary dies.
PATRICK
SIGNS UP
McGoohan donates to PM2008.
REMAKE
RUMOURS RESURFACE
Could it be finally happening?
McGOOHAN
TREATS
Jamaica Inn DVD released.
PRISONER
ON I-TUNES
The series downloadable.
LLOYD
LAMBLE DIES
The Do Not Forsake actor passes away.
BONDING
WITH THE PRISONER
Book news.
DAVID
NETTHEIM R.I.P.
Sad news regarding the Schizoid Man Doctor.
CONVENTIONS
BOOKED
PM2006 is covered in "Wiffle Lever to Full".
APRIL
PRISONER WEEKEND CONFIRMED
Mind Mash and Walkabout news.
THE
MORNING AFTER SALE
Jaz Mags on offer.
KANNER
IN PRINT
Alexis Kanner Screenography printed.
PRISONER
BACK ON ITV
Freeview showing for the series.
KEVIN
STONEY R.I.P.
Chimes' Colonel passes away.
PRISONER
CAMERAMAN DIES
Ronnie Fox-Rogers R.I.P.
NUMBER
TWO RELEASED
"Miss Freedom" novel released.
PORTMEIRION
CARDED
Tarot Cards on sale.
PM2008
ANNOUNCED
The yearly official Convention is back.
MAG
NEWS
TVFM and Action TV new issues.
STOP
PRESS SPRING 2008
Remake rumours and more.
NETWORK
UPDATE
News on the restoration of The Prisoner.
LOCATION
UPDATE
More locations found.
SOUNDTRACK
SPECTACULAR
Prisoner CD set released.
ANTON
RODGERS DIES
Schizoid Man Number Two passes away.
SUSAN
WILLIAMS-ELLIS 1918-2007
More sad news, this time from Portmeirion.
DOCUMENTARY
DISC
Don't Knock Yourself Out gets a DVD release.
AL
MANCINI RIP
Prisoner actor dies.
MONKS
IN LONDON
Birthday celebrations attract Prisoner cameraman.
PRISONER
OF SFX
Remake news in the sci-fi mag.
SAPPHIRE
& STEEL ON DVD
Competition for TUW readers.
OCTOBERFEST
Review of the autumn Prisoner events.
ITV
STEPPING IN?
More remake news.
NETWORKING
THE PRISONER
40th anniversary DVD set news.
SIGNED
BY EARL
Earl Cameron signed photos available.
PACKED
PM2007
The annual event throws up a few surprises.
VILLAGE
SIMS
Online Portmeirion creations.
EARL
HONOURED
Earl Cameron celebrates his 90th birthday.
CHECKMATE
FOOTAGE UNEARTHED
Amateur never before seen footage found at PM2007.
UNSEEN
PRISONER FOOTAGE FOUND
PM2007 unearths some Arrival unseen footage.
PETER
GRAHAM SCOTT DIES
The Prisoner and Danger Man Director passes away.
ACTION
STATIONS
The latest Action TV magazine is out.
DWELLING
ON THE PRISONER
Dwell Magazine news item.
FRANK
MAHER RIP
McGoohan's stunt double passes away.
STUDIO
PICS UNEARTHED
Rare Borehamwood location shots found.
IMMINENT
DANGER
Danger Man DVD set released.
DAZZLING
CALENDAR
2008 Official Calendar news.
SPRING/SUMMER
2007 STOP PRESS
Small news items from 2007.
PM2007
ANNOUNCEMENT
A guest change for the event.
CHARITY
AUCTION & RAFFLE
Memorabilia on sale for Hope House at PM2007.
FALL
OUT LAUNCH AT PM2007
The Prisoner guide gets a launch in Portmeirion.
EARL
CAMERON AT PM2007
The 2nd special guest is announced.
JACK
LOWIN AT PM2007
The 1st special guest is announced.
DANGER
MAN IN COMICS
Drake covered in Comics International.
CARDING
THE PRISONER
A novel card game goes online.
THIS
DAY IN FEAR AT PM2007
Details of a very special screening.
MAY
PRISONER WEEKEND REPORT
A review of the triple-bill of events.
FIFTY
FOR SEVEN
The Lotus 7's birthday.
COLISEUM
UPDATE
The Prisoner landmark is refurbished.
MARK
BURNS RIP
It's Your Funeral actor dies.
PM2007
TICKETS ON SALE
The event of the year.
SKY
PULLS OUT OF RE-MAKE
More re-make news.
VILLAGE
PRESERVATION
Preservation magazine visits Portmeirion.
ELSTREE
FILM FESTIVAL II
The annual event is announced.
DINKY
MOKE IN TOY TOP FIFTY
Village Taxi in magazine.
PRISONER
FOR DOWNLOAD?
Watch the series on your PC.
A
TASTE OF ITALY
Caffe Glas opens in Portmeirion.
PRISONER
IN THE PRESS
A number of articles appear.
UNMUTUAL
WEBSITE DVD SALE
Discs on offer for Prisoner fans.
PORTMEIRION
IN BEST OF BRITISH POLL
UKTV History visits the Village.
FALL
OUT FALLS IN
New Prisoner guide is announced.
MAY
PRISONER WEEKEND UPDATE
Final arrangements for the weekend's activities.
RAC-ING
TO PORTMEIRION
RAC magazine visits Portmeirion.
GARDENERS
WORLD
A look at the village's woodland.
THIRTY
EIGHT FOR SIX
The Prisoner included in C4 drama poll.
PORTMEIRION
TOUR ONLINE
Paul Smith's mini movie announced.
EVENTS
FOR 2007
PM2007 and the May Weekend announced.
NEW
ISSUE OF ACTION TV OUT NOW
Latest Cult TV magazine released.
STOP
PRESS WINTER 2007
A round-up of smaller news items.
SIX
FOR ONE HUNDRED
Report on Simon Wells' musical event.
HELLO
DOLLY
McGoohan dolls.
TRIBUTE
TO LEW ON RADIO TWO
McGoohan pays tribute to the TV mogul.
PETER
BRAYHAM RIP
Prisoner stuntman passes away.
PORTMEIRION
ON THE BBC
Special Sir Clough documentary aired.
CLOUGH'S
CAFE DEMOLISHED
Snowdon's summit gets a re-fit.
STAMP
OF APPROVAL
Beachy Head commemorative stamps on sale.
CULT
TV RELEASED
New telefantasy tome now on sale.
COLLECTING
THE PRISONER
The series features in a collecting magazine.
SALLIS
ON MCGOOHAN
The actors memoirs are released.
WALKING
BACK TO HAPPINESS
Report on the October 2006 Walkabout.
BRANDED
NFT shows McGoohan's performance.
FLORA
UNVEILED
Portmeirion's new gazebo is opened.
HOLIDAY
IN PORTMEIRION
The BBC show is screened.
DVD
RELEASE FOR THE QUARE FELLOW
McGoohan movie released.
PORTMEIRION
BOOK LAUNCHED
The new tome goes on sale.
MOVIE
IN THE MAKING
A big screen "Prisoner" remake is announced.
WELLS
ON SONG
A Prisoner-themed music set is announced.
BOX
SET SAVINGS
Prisoner DVDs at cut prices.
INSIDE
THE OUTSIDERS
A Prisoneresque TV drama is screened.
MAGNIFICENT
SEVEN
The Lotus 7 tops an online poll.
CUT
PRICE SCRIPTS
Fairclough's tomes at a discount.
MORE
MCGOOHAN
A rare McGoohan appearance is screened.
A
GRAND DAY OUT
PM2006 is a success.
HOLIDAY
IN PORTMEIRION
The BBC holiday series in the village.
A,
B, AND ITC
A new book is announced for late 2006.
NEWS
JUST IN
A selection of news snippets from mid-2006.
WALKABOUT
EVENT NEARS
The latest Walking Tour is announced.
BRAND
AT THE NFT
McGoohan's finest performance gets a London showing.
LOST
PRISONER
The latest TV Writer cites TP's influence.
COACHING
SESSION
Report on the Prisoner Locations Tour.
ALL
THE WORLD'S A STAG
Many Happy Returns location news.
BITS
AND PIECES
A selection of interesting news snippets.
CHIMES
OF BIG L
Prisoner Day on Big L Radio report.
KENNETH
GRIFFITH RIP
Welsh Prisoner legend passes away.
STOP
PRESS AUTUMN 2006
Some small news items from mid-late 2006.
WHO
IS NUMBER SIX?
News regarding the propsed TV series remake.
McGOOHAN'S
DUO
Columbo Season 5 is released on DVD.
FREE
FOR FORD
Portmeirion is featured in a drivers' magazine.
PRISONBEAR
PART 2 ONLINE
The 2nd Prisonebear installment.
ANNIVERSARY
VIDEO RE-ISSUED
Update on the McGuffins Prisoner event.
PORTMEIRION
CELEBRATION
Details of a new book regarding the resort.
PM2006
EVENT ANNOUNCED
Full details of 2006's largest Prisoner event.
ONCE
UPON A TIMETABLE
PM2006 details are finalised.
PRISONER
CHARITY RAFFLE
PM2006 brings a chance to win some special prizes.
PM2005
DVD AVAILABLE
The 2-hour event DVD goes on sale.
3RD
GUEST FOR PM2006
Robert Monks is confirmed.
WHY
THE CROSS PIECE?
A book on TV and Christianity includes The Prisoner.
PORTMEIRION
BOOKED
A new North Wales guidebook includes The Village.
SOUND
FAMILIAR?
A Prisoneresque US TV series is announced.
THE
NEW NUMBER TWO
Beatles and Prisoner news.
IT'S
A MYSTERY
The Prisoner makes a Radio Times poll top 10.
PRISONER
CHARITY AUCTION
Rare items up for grabs at PM2006.
LAWNING
GLORY
Special treats at Portmeirion.
PM2006
GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT
Jane Merrow confirmed.
CLOUGH
HOUSE FOR SALE
A Williams-Ellis designed house goes on the market.
PRISONER
DAY ON BIG L RADIO
Radio London announce their Prisoner event.
BOOK
NOW FOR PRISONER COACH TOUR
Booking details for the yearly event.
ELSTREE
CALLING
Details on the Elstree Film Festival.
SHALL
WE WALK?
Report on the April 2006 Walkabout
DREAMY
PARTY
Report on the launch of the 2nd Prisoner Scripts book
PORTMEIRION'S
80TH ON TV
Birthday celebrations in the village are televised.
CHECKMATE
WRITER DIES
Gerald Kelsey RIP.
TALKING
SHOP
New Prisoner stock in Portmeirion.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY PORTMEIRION
The Village reaches 80 years of age.
80TH
ANNIVERSARY REPRINT
"Portmeirion the Place and its Meaning" is re-printed.
TREE
FOR ALL
Report on the Harmony lynching tree.
MCGOOHAN
AND KANNER ON DVD
A couple of DVD releases of interest.
I
AM NOT A NUMBEAR
Paul Smith's Prisoner spoof is completed.
STOP
PRESS - SPRING 2006
A few small news items from early 2006.
2006
LOCATION TOURS CONFIRMED
Coach and Walking tours announced.
McGOOHAN
BACK IN THE SADDLE?
Patrick McGoohan first choice for film role.
FILMFAX
PRISONER
Filmfax magazine features a Prisoner article.
HOME
FRONT FROM HOME
Diarmuid Gavin designs a Portmeirion garden.
PRISONER
REMAKE SHELVED?
The proposed new series delayed.
PRISONER
WEEKEND UPDATE
More Book Launch and Walkabout news
PRISONER
WEEKEND APPROACHES
A reminder of the April 2006 events.
PRISONER SCRIPTS VOLUME 2 LAUNCH
Volume 2 of Rob Fairclough's tome is announced.
FAREWELL
KAREN, WELCOME NICOLA
A Change of Manager at The Prisoner Shop
KENNETH
BRIDGEMAN 1930-2006
The Prisoner's Set Dresses passes away.
WINTER
VILLAGE UPDATE
All the latest improvements at Portmeirion.
PRISONER
NOVELS UPDATE
All the latest news from Powys Media.
PRISONER
BIKINI GIRL DIES
Helweun Vaughan-Hatcher RIP.
STOP
PRESS JAN-MARCH 2006
A few small news items from early 2006.
THE
JOY OF SFX
The sci-fi mag covers the proposed new series.
COLISEUM
SAVED
Porthmadog's Prisoner-connected theatre news.
ONCE
UPON A RADIO TIMES
The Radio Times covers the proposed new series.
STATESIDE
SPOTTINGS
Some Prisoneresque spottings in the USA.
HO
HO HOPE HOUSE
Christmas charity festivities at Portmeirion.
HUNDRED
MILLION POUND ROVER
Lottery funding gets a launch at Portmeirion.
LOOKS
FAMILIAR?
John Drake appears in The Beano comic.
GEARING
UP FOR THE NEW SERIES
Will the "new" Prisoner drive a Lotus 7?
NOWHERE
MAN ON DVD
Prisoneresque series gets a long-awaited release.
NEW
PRISONER TV SERIES PROPOSED
Granada/SKY remake announced.
ANYONE
FOR PIZZA?
Plans for a Pizzeria in Portmeirion.
MARR-VELLOUS
PASTICHE
BBC Political series pastiches The Prisoner.
PORTMEIRION
IN PINK
Issue 2 of "In The Pink" magazine features Portmeirion.
JUST
ONE MORE THING
Peter Falk is interviewed about McGoohan.
WONDERFUL
WALKABOUT
Almost record numbers attend the latest locations tour.
PORTMEIRION
AWARDED
The Welsh Tourist Board awards Portmeirion.
STAND
BY FOR ACTION
Edwin Astley is interviewed in the latest Action TV.
DANCE
OF THE DREDD
Judge Dredd Megazine features a Prisoner article.
ESSENTIAL
TV GUIDE ON SALE
Kaleidoscope's TV guide is released.
FAN
CLUB ATTACKS CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Just when you thought Six of One could stoop no lower.
AN
INVITE TO THE BALL
Ed Ball plays a live gig in London.
DAVID
TOMBLIN - 1931-2005
An obituary of the Prisoner Producer, writer and Director.
VILLAGE
FOUR CAUGHT
Prisoneresque Marvel strips are re-printed
DRAKE
AND NUMBER SIX ON ITV 50 DVD
The Prisoner and Danger Man feature on a new DVD compilation.
PRISONER
INSPIRATIONS
Joss Whedon and Maureen Lipman feel inspired.
PRISONER
GOES DUTCH
The Prisoner is featured in a cover story in Dutch magazine VPRO Gids.
THIRTY
FOR SIX IN TV POLL
The Prisoner is included in ITV50 Countdown.
CLASSICS
IN PORTMEIRION
The video for Jane Oliver's composition is filmed in the village.
STOP
PRESS - OCT-DEC 2005
A few small news items from the end of 2005.
PM2005
- A GRAND DAY OUT
A report on the Prisoner event of the year.
PRISONER
MASTERMIND
The BBC quiz show includes The Prisoner.
DANGER
MAN AT THE BFI
A special ITV50 screening of a classic episode.
NEW
PORTMEIRION GUIDE ON SALE
Robin Llywelyn's guidebook is launched.
TOP
OF THE MORNING
"This Morning" on ITV visits Portmeirion.
PRISONER
STUNTMAN DIES
Alf Joint passes away.
I
FEEL LIKE A WALK MYSELF
The latest Locations tour is confirmed.
STOP
PRESS - AUTUMN 2005
A few small news items from Autumn 2005.
SCHIZOID
TREK
A Star Trek writer's insipirations.
MOKE
ME A KIPPER
The Village Taxi appears in a bizarre top 5.
PRISONER
AND PORTMEIRION ON BBC2
The TV series "Coast" visits The Village.
SECRET
AGENT MAG
The Danger Man collection magazine is launched.
TOUR
OF DUTY
A report on the Prisoner locations coach tour.
ELTISLEY
UNCOVERED
New information comes to light about The Prisoner filming.
MCGOOHAN'S
ITV HAT-TRICK
Patrick gets several mentions in "The Story of ITV".
BEACHY
HEADLINES
The famous lighthouse makes a BBC appearance.
BILLINGTON
& BISHOP RIP
Two of cult TV's best loved actors pass away.
PRISONER
LAUNCHED
The first volume of The Prisoner: Original Scripts is launched with a guest-filled
party.
VOTE
FOR NUMBER SIX
The Prisoner is a nominee in the top 50 ITV shows of all time.
PRISONER
PLAQUE UNVEILED
Fenella Fielding unveils a WSC plaque in Portmeirion.
SUMMER
2005 STOP PRESS
A few small news items, June-August 2005.
CALLING
ALL DEAGOSTINI SUBSCRIBERS
A plea from our USA-based readers.
COUNTDOWN
TO PM2005
The final preperations for the charity event.
PM2005
ANNOUNCED
All the details on the Portmeirion/Prisoner event.
THE
SKY'S THE LIMIT
Aerial shots of Portmeirion.
PRISONER
COMPOSER DIES
Robert Farnon passes away.
RARE
McGOOHAN RELEASED
One of Patrick's earliest appearances gets a DVD release.
PM2005
UPDATE
The latest news on the big event of 2005.
LOCATIONS
COACH TOUR CONFIRMED
A July Prisoner event is announced.
WALKING
IN A PRISONER WONDERLAND
Record numbers attend the April London locations tour.
PRISONER
INTERROGATION
Prisoner Quiz booklets go on sale.
A
CHANGE OF MINDS
Derren Brown visits Portmeirion for his new TV series.
NOT
SO JOLLY HITLER
One of Danger Man's most famous locations looks set for a refit.
SEVEN
HEAVEN
Octane Magazine runs a feature on the Prisoner's Lotus.
FIELDING
QUESTIONS
Village Voice Fenella Fielding takes fans' questions.
STOP
PRESS JUNE 2005
A few small news items from June 2005.
STOP
PRESS MAY 2005
A few small news items from May 2005.
PRISONER
SCRIPTS LAUNCH CONFIRMED
A launch party, with Prisoner guests, is announced to accompany the new scripts
book.
OFFICIAL
MAGAZINE UPDATE
"The Prisoner: Official Fact Files" news.
SIR
CLOUGH NEWS ROUND UP
Digest of news items related to Portmeirion's architect.
ASK
WANDA
Prisoner actress Wanda Ventham takes questions from fans.
FLOG
IT IN PORTMEIRION
BBC2's flagship antiques show visits the village.
MANY
HAPPY REFURBISHMENTS
Portmeirion's main hotel gets a facelift.
PRISONER
PLAQUE UNVEILING ANNOUNCED
Fenella Fielding is announced as the guest at a special Portmeirion event.
BASIL
HOSKINS RIP
A Prisoner guest star passes away.
PRISONER
SCRIPTS DUE IN MAY
The first volume of The Prisoner: The Original Scripts is announced.
STOP
PRESS
A selection of small news items from March/April 2005.
APRIL
EVENT APPROACHING
The latest Locations Walkabout nears.
21ST
CENTURY ROVER
A Rover-like security device is in development.
SPECIAL
EDITION DVD FOR DRAKE'S 45TH
A new Danger Man DVD box-set is released.
PRISONER
NOVEL ON PRE-ORDER
"The Prisoner's Dilemma" is launched.
SIGN
UP FOR NEW PRISONER NOVEL
London book signings announced for "The Prisoner's Dilemma".
INSIDE
SIR CLOUGH'S HOUSE
Plas Brondanw features in a series on S4C.
PATSY
ROWLANDS 1934-2005
A much-loved Danger Man actress passes away.
OWN
A PIECE OF PORTMEIRION
The contents of the hotel bar are auctioned off.
WHO
IS NIGEL ONE?
Children's BBC runs a Prisoner-inspired trailer.
KOROSHI
BONUS
Issue 2 of the Official Prisoner magazine includes a unique item.
PRISONER
SPOOF BACK IN PRINT
Prisoner inspired comic strips re-issued.
STOP
PRESS
A selection of small news items from February 2005.
OFFICIAL
MAGAZINE ON TV
"Prisoner: Official Fact Files" gets national TV exposure.
SEVEN
MAKES TV TOP TWENTY
The Prisoner's Lotus 7 comes 17th in TV poll.
PORTMEIRION
SCULPTOR DIES
Jonah Jones, who worked with Sir Clough, has passed away.
OFFICIAL
PRISONER MAGAZINE RELAUNCHED
"Prisoner: Official Fact File" gets a national relaunch.
PRISONER
BACK ON BBC4
The BBC Freeview Channel gives the series another run.
REMEMBERING
MARSHA
A plaque in memory of Marsha McCurley is unveiled in Portmeirion.
PORTMEIRION
ALTERATIONS CONTINUE
More safety changes and improvements in the Village.
OCTANE
POWERED WALKABOUT
October Prisoner Event has some unexpected guests.
STOP
PRESS
A selection of small news items from December 2004 - January 2005.
PRISONER
NETWORKED
Network Video obtain the DVD rights to 250 shows, including The Prisoner.
PORTMEIRION
IN PRINT
Three magazines featuring Portmeirion articles go on sale.
WORLDWIDE
PRISONER
The Prisoner gets it's first airing in several countries.
McGOOHAM
FILM RUMOURS RIFE
Rumours surface that Patrick McGoohan is set for a new role in 2005.
PENNY
FARTHING RETURNS
The classic Prisoner bicycle gets a 21st Century re-launch.
LOCATION,
LOCATION, LOCATION
The largest ever Prisoner Locations Guide goes online.
ALL
THE FUN OF THE FAIR
2 books regarding the Girl Who Was Death Funfair have been written.
COLONY
3 ACTOR DIES
Danger Man guest-star Glyn Owen has sadly passed away.
NUMBER
SIX IN 6-DISC DIGIPACK
Granada Ventures re-release The Prisoner on DVD.
McGUFFINS
EVENT NOW ON VIDEO
A Video of the popular Prisoner event is now on sale.
ROADSHOW
VISITS PORTMEIRION
The BBCs Antiques Roadshow visits The Village.
MODEL
VILLAGE IN THE MAKING
Details of Prisoner Fan David Mackenzie's Lego Portmeirion models.
CLASSIC
McGOOHAN AT THE NFT
Details of a special screening of a classic film.
UNMUTUAL
UPDATE
This website gets a new webmaster and new look.
DANGER
MAN IN NEW ACTION TV
Details of the latest Cult TV mag.
SECOND
SERIES OF PRISONER CARDS
Prisoner trading cards update.
BBC
AMERICA TURNS TO PRIZBIZ
BBC America and PrizBiz team up for an exclusive Prisoner competition.
POWYS BOOKS UPDATE
An update on soon to be available Prisoner novels.
OCTOBER
EVENT CONFIRMED
Details of the October 2004 Prisoner Locations Walkabout.
CLASSIC TV GALORE IN STOURBRIDGE
Details of Kaleidoscope's Autumn 2004 Classic TV extravaganza.
TIMESLIP
ON DVD
Details concerning the release of a Cult Classic on DVD.
SUMMER
NEWSFLASH
Various small news items from the summer of 2004.
DRAKE
AND TEMPLAR BACK IN THE UK
Details of "Danger Man" and "The Saint" DVD box-sets.
FUN
FOR ALL AT LONDON WALKABOUT
A short celebration of the April 2004 event.
LONDON
GROUPS MERGE
The London Prisoner Group and the London Wellington Group combine forces.
PORTMEIRION
BOOK SIGNING
"On the Trail" Author Cathy Frumerman visits Portmeirion.
PRISONER
PICNIC
Details of the London Prisoner Group's summer 2004 event.
A
LINK TO THE PAST
Details of a one-off event in Liverpool.
RADIO
4 PRISONER DOCUMENTARY
Details of the Prisoner episode of "Britain in a Box".
THE
PRISONER ON BBC4
For the first time, the BBC screen the entire Prisoner series.
OFFICIAL
PRISONER MAGAZINE SUSPENDED
The Official Prisoner Fact Files reach the end of the line after only 6 issues.
HARDBACK
HEROES
Details of the new book "Spy Television".
DALEKS
INVADE THE VILLAGE
The Prisoner Shop extends its range of goods.
PRISONER
CHOC BLOCK 6
Details of special Prisoner Chocolate, from Portmeirion.
ARRIVAL
OF NEW OFFICIAL PRISONER MAGAZINE
Details of the Prisoner DVD partwork magazine.
NEW
PRISONER BOOKS UPDATE
An update on the Powys and Popco Prisoner books.
ALEXIS
KANNER - R.I.P.
Sad news of the death of a much-loved Prisoner actor.
VILLAGE
MARVEL
The Silver Surfer comic visits Portmeirion.
MARSHA
McCURLEY R.I.P.
Virtual Portmeirion webmaster passes away.
PATRICK
McGOOHAN SIGNS UP WITH AUTOGRAPH WEBSITE
Details of guaranteed authentic McGoohan signatures.
PRISONER
ACTOR STALKED BY SPACE:1999 FAN DRESSED AS NUN
Peter Bowles discovers there is a price to being famous.
MORE
McGOOHAN CLASSICS ON DVD
Details of the release of 2 McGoohan films on
DVD.
SIXTIES
SPY STRIPS
James Bond comic book available.
FEARLESS
FRANK ON THE MEND
Good news that McGoohan's stunt double is recovering.
"I'M
A FREE MAN, NOT AN ACTION MAN!"
Details of the ITC magazine "The Morning
After".
NUMBER
FOUR IN THE CHARTS
"On the Trail of the Prisoner" keeps on selling.
ANOTHER
NUMBER
Details of a Prisoner-inspired music CD.
VILLAGE
HEWLIGAN!
2000AD Comic gets Prisonerish.
TV
HEROES ON ONE DISC!
Details of a spy compilation DVD.
MUSICAL
UNMUTUAL
Singer and Prisoner fan Ann Pearce launches her
website.