Free For All

Nov 03 2024 42 ep. 60 mins 56
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A weekly look at one of the most enigmatic tv shows ever made, Patrick McGoohan's 'The Prisoner'. Each week screenwriter Cai Ross and media lecturer Chris Bainbridge, delve into the 17 episodes of The Prisoner interpreting them in their own unique way. With guest interviews including original cast members, Free For All is a light hearted, funny, critical and sometimes analytical exploration of McGoohan's televisual magnum opus.
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Man in a Suitcase - The Prisoner's Production Twin (Special)

Nov 03 2024 41 mins  
In this special episode, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge celebrate the release of Imprint's Man in a Suitcase Blu-ray box set. ITC expert and author Rodney Marshall shares his thoughts about the synergy between the two shows. As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in no

Portmeirion - The Real Life Village - Part 2 (Number 38)

Oct 27 2024 53 mins  
In the final episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge spend an afternoon recording in the Hotel Portmeirion. As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in

Portmeirion - The Real Life Village - Part 1 (Number 37)

Oct 20 2024 54 mins  
In the fifth episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge travel to Portmeirion to meet the managing director and grandson of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Robin Llewellyn. As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portme

The Proposed 1996 Prisoner Movie - Part 4 (Number 36)

Oct 13 2024 78 mins  
In the fourth episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge conclude their look at Patrick McGoohan's 1996 first draft for a proposed Prisoner movie. What will marine scientist Tom Yates discover as descends into the depths of the Village? As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisone

The Proposed 1996 Prisoner Movie - Part 3 (Number 35)

Oct 06 2024 77 mins  
In the third episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge look at Patrick McGoohan's 1996 first draft for a proposed Prisoner movie. What dangers face marine scientist Tom Yates, as he orientates in a familiar-looking Italianate village? As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner

The Proposed 1996 Prisoner Movie - Part 2 (Number 34)

Sep 29 2024 73 mins  
In the second episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge look at Patrick McGoohan's 1996 first draft for a proposed Prisoner movie. Who will marine scientist Tom Yates meet as he awakens in a familiar-looking Italianate village? A familiar figure from the Village's past is keen to introduce himself... As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored wi

The Proposed 1996 Prisoner Movie - Part 1 (Number 33)

Sep 22 2024 76 mins  
In the first episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge look at Patrick McGoohan's 1996 first draft for a proposed Prisoner movie. What will marine scientist Tom Yates discover as he awakens in a familiar-looking Italianate village? As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner po

The Cooler by George Markstein, with special guest David Hughes (Special)

Sep 21 2024 32 mins  
In this bonus episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge speak to David Hughes about his 2024 reprint of George Markstein's The Cooler.As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.David Hughes is a film crit

Merchandise and Memorabilia - 'Danger Man' (Number 32)

Apr 28 2024 43 mins  
In this special episode of Free For All, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge geek out over the wealth of merchandise available to fans of Danger Man including jigsaws, novels, annuals and even bubblegum! As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Vil

Merchandise and Memorabilia - 'The Prisoner' (Number 31)

Apr 21 2024 73 mins  
In this special episode of Free For All, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge geek out over the wealth of merchandise available to fans of The Prisoner from 1967's Dinky Mini Moke to the recent Wandering Planet Toys action figures. Joining Cai and Chris are Wandering Planet's own Gavin Hignight and Chris "Doc" Wyatt to discuss how the idea formed and the wave two of Prisoner action figure