Of all the ground-breaking television program made in the 1960s, some are fondly remembered, a few received critical acclaim and one or two created scandals. The Prisoner , probably the only program to insite all three reactions, included a total of 17 episodes. This book provides a complete history of the series, with an analysis of all 17 episodes and interviews with key personnel. It also looks at the difficulties of making the program, personality clashes and the unparalleled following the programs enjoys today.