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The images below were previously second on the Gallery page.

To promote The Prisoner, ITC produced a 1967 colour card bearing Patrick McGoohan's facsimile handwritten autograph.

Six of One's PortmeiriCon in March 2001 recreated the Village 'Checkmate' human chess game, with 'Rover'.

1967 also saw  a model Prisoner 'Village Taxi', utilising the 'Austin Mini-Moke' Dinky Toys mould (now very collectable).

A rare filming scene from 'Checkmate' reveals long shadows and weary players as the human chess nears completion.

ITC's Prisoner brochure front displayed McGoohan's 'bankable' face and the relatively unknown Portmeirion.

At the foot of the 'Green Dome' steps Patrick McGoohan prepares to follow his Observer in 'Dance of The Dead'.

This unique night time shot reveals Portmeirion's tranquil beauty and also captures the hidden menace of 'The Village'.

In 1966, the central square had Mini-Mokes buzzing around. Above the Gloriette 'Rover' was  poised to kill...

The ITC 'Story Information' booklet was not widely released. Its episode synopses did not give away too many plot details.

Portmeirion's 'Gloriette' balcony was the location for the memorable election scene from 'Free For All', starring Eric Portman.

M-G-M's Borehamwood studio backlot became the Western town of 'Harmony', used here by the crew during a break.

A  panoramic view of the 'Dance of the Dead' 1966 shoot, with the Bristol Colonnade's set in view, bottom right.