Of all the ground-breaking television programmes made in the 1960s, some are fondly remembered, a few received critical acclaim and one or two created scandal. "The Prisoner", probably the only programme 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 programmes, personality clashes and the unparalleled following the programme enjoys today.