Cai and I were delighted to have contributed to Half A Dozen of the Other – It Means What It Says (Volume Three), edited by Ed Fordham & Rick Davy. A fantastic collection of essays, with all proceeds going to Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospice. Available now on Amazon #ThePrisoner #Portmeirion #tygobaith

Unearthed by friend of the show Damian Smyth, rare footage of Cai in his infamous flying jacket, making his first trip to Portmeirion in 1993, in the first flush of his Prisoner obsession. Here he is about to buy a handful of ‘You Have Just Been Poisoned’ stickers. #theprisoner #portmeirion

Portmeirion turns 100 this year! Robin Llywelyn was on BBC Breakfast this morning showcasing the Village in all its sunlit glory. We recorded two special podcast episodes in Portmeirion itself. #portmeirion #theprisoner podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...

Ian Rakoff has had a remarkable career - from apartheid South Africa, writing ‘Living In Harmony’, and working on *If…. * and ‘Deliverance’, his life is a story in itself. His book Inside the Prisoner has just been reprinted by Quoit Media. #ThePrisoner #PatrickMcGoohan #IanRakoff

German TV icon Horst Naumann was the voice of Number Six for 13 episodes of the 1969 dub of The Prisoner. Naumann also dubbed actors in Star Trek and Daktari, and was a household name in Germany. Many fans still consider him the definitive German ‘Nummer Sechs’ #NumberSix #nummersechs #theprisoner

Recorded live at PortmeiriCon. In this episode Cai and Chris discuss the launch of Dave Barrie's new book 'What's It All About? The Prisoner: Question Everything'. podcasts.apple.com/.../free-for... #portmeiricon #theprisoner #sixofone #portmeirion

As the sun sets on #PortmeiriCon for another year, unlike Number Six, nobody wants to leave. A fantastic weekend meeting so many lovely people. The live podcast with #sixofone ‘s Dave Barrie will be out in a few days, but thank you to all who attended and made it a good one. Be seeing you!

A lovely end to a fantastic day, so as we say in Wales - nos da pawb 💤💤💤

I never thought I’d see all 17 episodes performed by one man but Brian Gorman did it, brilliantly and hilariously. EveryOne is a loving but hysterical tribute to The Prisoner and so far the highlight of the evening. #portmeiricon #theprisoner #sixofone #portmeirion #briangorman

View from the Village #portmeirion #portmeiricon #theprisoner #herculeshall #sixofone

The election parade. Six for Two! #portmeiricon #portmeirion #sixofone #theprisoner

Almost time to fire up the Lotus 7 and don the capes for PortmeiriCon 2026! We’ll be posting all weekend—join us Sunday 3:30pm, Hercules Hall, for a live podcast with Dave Barrie. #portmeiricon #sixofone #theprisoner #portmeirion

Did you know session legend Vic Flick played guitar on Ron Grainer’s The Prisoner theme tune? He’s also behind the iconic 007 riff in Dr. No and featured on hits like Tom Jones’s ‘It’s Not Unusual’ and Petula Clark’s ‘Downtown’. #ThePrisoner #VicFlick

New episode out today! Featuring special guests @RodneyMarshall1 @unmutualwebsite, and Al Samujh to discuss the new Prisoner book - A Splash of Objection on a Canvas: The Prisoner Sixty Years on. tinyurl.com/4szphj5v #theprisoner #portmeirion #patrickmcgoohan

New episode coming this Monday! Featuring special guests @RodneyMarshall1 @unmutualwebsite, and Al Samujh to discuss the new Prisoner book - A Splash of Objection on a Canvas: The Prisoner Sixty Years on. tinyurl.com/4szphj5v #theprisoner #portmeirion #patrickmcgoohan

4:31am 19th March 1928… Patrick McGoohan was born 98 years ago today. Posthumous birthday wishes Patrick! #theprisoner #manyhappyreturns #patrickmcgoohan

There’s a big treat in store for UK viewers tonight. As part of BBC4’s Ibsen season, they are showing the filmed 1959 play ‘Brand’, which made Patrick McGoohan the toast of theatreland and set him on his way to above-the-title stardom. Tune in tonight at 11:50, or iPlayer.

We are thrilled to have contributed to A Splash of Objection on a Canvas. @RodneyMarshall1 has put together a gem of a book. There’s even a lovely afterword by Andrew (son of Ronald) Radd. Available now in hardback and paperback. amzn.eu/d/0bFGdLt4 #theprisonerat60

In the penultimate episode of ITV’s Sooty & Co (December 1998), Matthew Corbett takes Sooty, Sweep, Soo & Scampi to Portmeirion — his favourite TV show’s location. He even sports a (sort of!) Number Six outfit. #sooty #portmeirion #theprisoner #sweep #sootyandco #sootyandsweep

This iconic moment marked Rover’s first appearance in Arrival. A small Rover was shot using an air rifle, allowing the props team to cut seamlessly to a full-size version right after the crash zoom. An amazing practical effect for 1966. #portmeirion #theprisoner #rover #arrival

When Clough Williams-Ellis bought some land for a modest sum, he didn’t have a plan. Aber Iâ became Portmeirion - soon to be a ‘home for fallen buildings.’ The village has continued to evolve for over a century. #portmeirion #theprisoner #cloughwilliamsellis

It’s hard to believe that 2026 marks 60 years since filming began on The Prisoner. As you walk around Portmeirion, there is always something to appreciate, with shots from the series indelibly etched on your mind. #portmeirion #theprisoner #patrickmcgoohan #northwales

Another peaceful day in the Village. Showers later #portmeirion #theprisoner

’Dear Diary, An odd morning. Woke up left-handed, having gone completely off my favourite cigarettes, and suddenly unable to tell the difference between flapjacks and pancakes. On the plus side, have grown a superb moustache overnight.‘ #theschizoidman #theprisoner

In a 1967 TV Times interview, David Tomblin described McGoohan’s brutal routine: studio 7am–5:30pm, cutting room till 10pm, writing until 2am. Little wonder he suffered 3 nervous breakdowns. Doctors advised rest which the actor ignored “you can’t let up when you’re in charge!”

Today, January 13th, we remember Patrick McGoohan (1928–2009). Actor, writer, director, producer, and the visionary force behind The Prisoner, a show that is still asking the questions that matter. #patrickmcgoohan #theprisoner

As part of our prep for series 6, we need your help. What myths and falsehoods surround The Prisoner? Which stories, heresay and trivia have become fact? Comment below and be part of the conversation for an upcoming episode. #theprisoner #portmeirion #patrickmcgoohan #freeforall

Happy New Year! 🎉 Wishing you a prosperous 2026. Hard to believe that this September marks 60 years since filming began at #Portmeirion on #ThePrisoner. #HappyNewYear #PatrickMcGoohan #Arrival

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! Our seasonal offering is now available at tinyurl.com/yey8zxt3 in which we look at the press and public’s reaction to #theprisoner, the praise and criticism #patrickmcgoohan faced at the time, and incorrect spellings of #portmeirion! Enjoy!

What does a 6ft fence, flamboyant sex, and Cai doing his best Pam Ayres impression have to do with The Prisoner? Find out this Monday as we drop our Christmas special, looking at the viewers’ and critics’ responses to the show. #theprisoner #thatslife #pamayres #christmasspecial