Patrick McGoohan
Author: Michel Senna
Publisher: Editions du Bisse
Published: 2018
Publisher: Editions du Bisse
Published: 2018
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Durant les années 60, Patrick McGoohan accède à la notoriétégrâce à son interprétation de John Drake, l'agent secret chevaleresquede la série britannique Destination Danger. L'acteur s'investitensuite corps et âme dans Le Prisonnier, une série totalement novatrice dans laquelle il joue le Numéro 6, un personnage de rebelle qui rentrera dans la légende. Mais à l'époque, la série est incomprise et McGoohan subit de plein fouet cet échec qui met un coup de frein àsa carrière en plein essor.Formé sur scène, où il fut notamment..
Durant les années 60, Patrick McGoohan accède à la notoriétégrâce à son interprétation de John Drake, l'agent secret chevaleresquede la série britannique Destination Danger. L'acteur s'investitensuite corps et âme dans Le Prisonnier, une série totalement novatrice dans laquelle il joue le Numéro 6, un personnage de rebelle qui rentrera dans la légende. Mais à l'époque, la série est incomprise et McGoohan subit de plein fouet cet échec qui met un coup de frein àsa carrière en plein essor.Formé sur scène, où il fut notamment..
Everyman: A Celebration of
Patrick McGoohan and The Prisoner
Author: Brian Gorman
Audio (CD) Publisher: Quoit Media
Published: 2017
Graphic Novel Publisher: FBS Publishing
Published: 2017
Audio (CD) Publisher: Quoit Media
Published: 2017
Graphic Novel Publisher: FBS Publishing
Published: 2017
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Patrick McGoohan was the biggest star on UK television in the 1960s. For seven years he played the lead role in DANGER MAN, before co-creating, producing, and starring in the ground-breaking cult-classic series THE PRISONER.
EVERYMAN tells the story of Patrick McGoohan's life, from his birth in New York, through childhood in Ireland, early years in Sheffield, right up to the filming of THE PRISONER. Adapted for audio by Brian Gorman from his successful one-man stage play, he portrays Patrick McGoohan as he looks over his life in the style of a classic episode of THE PRISONER.
Patrick McGoohan was the biggest star on UK television in the 1960s. For seven years he played the lead role in DANGER MAN, before co-creating, producing, and starring in the ground-breaking cult-classic series THE PRISONER.
EVERYMAN tells the story of Patrick McGoohan's life, from his birth in New York, through childhood in Ireland, early years in Sheffield, right up to the filming of THE PRISONER. Adapted for audio by Brian Gorman from his successful one-man stage play, he portrays Patrick McGoohan as he looks over his life in the style of a classic episode of THE PRISONER.
Interview w. Brian Gorman June 2018 The Tally Ho podcast Click on the image to listen to the interview at Time for Cakes and Ale. |
Not A Number:
Patrick McGoohan - A Life
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When Patrick McGoohan first hit UK screens starring as Danger Man in 1960 and as ‘No 6’ in cult show The Prisoner audiences were struck by his charisma. Industry insiders hailed the arrival of an enigmatic genius and Hollywood beckoned. But who was this man who had worked as a chicken farmer and bank clerk before becoming a hugely successful actor?
In this up-to-date biography, Rupert Booth reveals the true character of a man whose off-screen behaviour was as compelling as his fiery on-screen persona. Why was he so puritanical? Refusing to even kiss a woman for any part he played? Why was he so controlling over his work in The Prisoner and other productions?
A timely exploration of the man whose declaration ‘I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, de-briefed or numbered’ continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first uttered with such conviction.
When Patrick McGoohan first hit UK screens starring as Danger Man in 1960 and as ‘No 6’ in cult show The Prisoner audiences were struck by his charisma. Industry insiders hailed the arrival of an enigmatic genius and Hollywood beckoned. But who was this man who had worked as a chicken farmer and bank clerk before becoming a hugely successful actor?
In this up-to-date biography, Rupert Booth reveals the true character of a man whose off-screen behaviour was as compelling as his fiery on-screen persona. Why was he so puritanical? Refusing to even kiss a woman for any part he played? Why was he so controlling over his work in The Prisoner and other productions?
A timely exploration of the man whose declaration ‘I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, de-briefed or numbered’ continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first uttered with such conviction.
Patrick McGoohan:
Danger Man or Prisoner?
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Patrick McGoohan changed the history of television with his landmark series The Prisoner. Many TV series since have cited The Prisoner as an inspiration, including Lost. But there is a lot more to McGoohan than The Prisoner. This renowned actor has an impressive CV of stage, screen and TV productions, and is often declared to be one of the best actors to have ever come out of Britain. Yet, his obsessive protection of his privacy and the often conflicting and provocative remarks made to the press over the years have created a need to set the record straight.
This first ever biography of McGoohan does just that. It chronicles a career that begins on the Sheffield stage and ends with international stardom. The book details McGoohan's classic television series Danger Man and The Prisoner; it explains why McGoohan was top choice for James Bond, and why he turned down the role; it explores the impact he had on both actors and directors he has worked with; and highlights McGoohan's friendship with Peter Falk.
Patrick McGoohan changed the history of television with his landmark series The Prisoner. Many TV series since have cited The Prisoner as an inspiration, including Lost. But there is a lot more to McGoohan than The Prisoner. This renowned actor has an impressive CV of stage, screen and TV productions, and is often declared to be one of the best actors to have ever come out of Britain. Yet, his obsessive protection of his privacy and the often conflicting and provocative remarks made to the press over the years have created a need to set the record straight.
This first ever biography of McGoohan does just that. It chronicles a career that begins on the Sheffield stage and ends with international stardom. The book details McGoohan's classic television series Danger Man and The Prisoner; it explains why McGoohan was top choice for James Bond, and why he turned down the role; it explores the impact he had on both actors and directors he has worked with; and highlights McGoohan's friendship with Peter Falk.
Artists who crafted
The Prisoner
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Reel Life:
An AutoBioCineMemoir
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Growing up in London's East End in the 1950s, Tony's dream was to work in the film industry. His career began assisting on blockbusters such as Hammer Films' mighty One Million Years B.C.. He then moved into television, spending 10 months working on the cult series The Prisoner and ITC's crime series Strange Report. His C.V. would go on to boast titles such as Wonderwall, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Orson Welles' Great Mysteries, The Bounty, and many more.
Including compelling tales of life behind the scenes with such movie-makers as Michael Winner, Lindsay Anderson, Raquel Welch, Patrick McGoohan, Beatle George Harrison, and countless others, REEL LIFE is an insightful look at life on the other side of the camera.
Growing up in London's East End in the 1950s, Tony's dream was to work in the film industry. His career began assisting on blockbusters such as Hammer Films' mighty One Million Years B.C.. He then moved into television, spending 10 months working on the cult series The Prisoner and ITC's crime series Strange Report. His C.V. would go on to boast titles such as Wonderwall, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Orson Welles' Great Mysteries, The Bounty, and many more.
Including compelling tales of life behind the scenes with such movie-makers as Michael Winner, Lindsay Anderson, Raquel Welch, Patrick McGoohan, Beatle George Harrison, and countless others, REEL LIFE is an insightful look at life on the other side of the camera.
Cutting Edge:
My Life in Film and Television
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Eric Mival originally wanted to be an animator, getting his big break working for Halas and Batchelor, the 'UK Disney', in the late 1950s. However, it soon became clear that Eric's talents lay in film making, and an assistant editor's role at World Wide Pictures soon followed. From there, he quickly moved into feature films, working for such greats as Ray Harryhausen, George Harrison, and Otto Preminger.
In the 1960s Eric worked as film editor on iconic TV series such as Doctor Who, Top of the Pops, and Comedy Playhouse, before he took a job which would change his life forever - assistant film editor and then music editor on Patrick McGoohan's thriller series The Prisoner. The show's enigmatic co-creator was to remain a life-long friend. Work on Strange Report, another ITC series, followed before he moved into directing and producing in a career in the film and television industry which would span the next 45 years.
Cutting Edge is not only a fascinating look at life inside the film and television industry, it also includes the inside story of arguably the greatest TV series ever produced. Cutting Edge also serves as a fascinating guide to the art of film making, with invaluable inside information for aspiring movie makers.
Eric Mival originally wanted to be an animator, getting his big break working for Halas and Batchelor, the 'UK Disney', in the late 1950s. However, it soon became clear that Eric's talents lay in film making, and an assistant editor's role at World Wide Pictures soon followed. From there, he quickly moved into feature films, working for such greats as Ray Harryhausen, George Harrison, and Otto Preminger.
In the 1960s Eric worked as film editor on iconic TV series such as Doctor Who, Top of the Pops, and Comedy Playhouse, before he took a job which would change his life forever - assistant film editor and then music editor on Patrick McGoohan's thriller series The Prisoner. The show's enigmatic co-creator was to remain a life-long friend. Work on Strange Report, another ITC series, followed before he moved into directing and producing in a career in the film and television industry which would span the next 45 years.
Cutting Edge is not only a fascinating look at life inside the film and television industry, it also includes the inside story of arguably the greatest TV series ever produced. Cutting Edge also serves as a fascinating guide to the art of film making, with invaluable inside information for aspiring movie makers.
George Markstein and The Prisoner
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Why Portmeirion? Why Number 6? Why did he resign?
George Markstein was story editor of thirteen episodes of The Prisoner, co-author of the opening episode, Arrival, and the man responsible for identifying and incentivising the majority of the scriptwriters on the 1960s TV series that starred Patrick McGoohan and was filmed in Portmeirion.
George Markstein and The Prisoner examines the various claims, counterclaims and downright confusion that has muddled the genesis of one of the most controversial and iconic television programmes of all time.
The book includes correspondence from Markstein himself, the transcript of his only in-depth, audience-participation interview, an “alternative” resolution to the series and a number of never before published photographs fill the pages all to set you on the trail of who created The Prisoner.
Why Portmeirion? Why Number 6? Why did he resign?
George Markstein was story editor of thirteen episodes of The Prisoner, co-author of the opening episode, Arrival, and the man responsible for identifying and incentivising the majority of the scriptwriters on the 1960s TV series that starred Patrick McGoohan and was filmed in Portmeirion.
George Markstein and The Prisoner examines the various claims, counterclaims and downright confusion that has muddled the genesis of one of the most controversial and iconic television programmes of all time.
The book includes correspondence from Markstein himself, the transcript of his only in-depth, audience-participation interview, an “alternative” resolution to the series and a number of never before published photographs fill the pages all to set you on the trail of who created The Prisoner.
Interview w. Roger Goodman September 2019 The Eternal Village-cast Click on the image to listen to the interview at Time for Cakes and Ale. |
Inside The Prisoner:
Radical Television & FIlm in the 1960s
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Inside The Prisoner is an inside account of the making and significance of the ultimate cult TV show. Ian Rakoff--who worked as writer and assitant editor on the original series--has had access to hitherto unpublished material and encounters with the star Patrick McGoohan, script editor George Markstein, editor John S. Smith and other key creative personnel.
Inside The Prisoner is an inside account of the making and significance of the ultimate cult TV show. Ian Rakoff--who worked as writer and assitant editor on the original series--has had access to hitherto unpublished material and encounters with the star Patrick McGoohan, script editor George Markstein, editor John S. Smith and other key creative personnel.
Interview w. Ian Rakoff September 2018 The Tally Ho podcast Click on the image to listen to the interview at Time for Cakes and Ale. |
Interview w. Ian Rakoff December 2009 Electric Sheep Podcast Click on the image to listen to the interview. To download, right click on the image and select, "Save link as". |
Actors who co-starred
in The Prisoner
Where Have I Been All My Life?
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For someone who has professed “terminal shyness,” Annette André has written her memoir with arresting honesty and generosity. From a lonely childhood in Sydney, Australia, and overcoming a chronic illness to become a professional ballet dancer, Where Have I Been All My Life? reveals the truth behind her storybook romance with a famous bullfighter, how Benny Hill proposed marriage, and why a chance conversation with Prince Charles helped to change the course of her life.
Guest starring with Roger Moore in more of The Saint episodes than any other actress, Annette quickly became one of the most popular TV actors of Britain’s “Golden Age,” in such classic series as The Avengers, The Prisoner, The Persuaders! and her most memorable role of all, as Jeannie in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). From her fly–on–the–wall view of Burton and Taylor’s romance while filming Cleopatra to the perils of shooting A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, and her appearances on the West End stage, Annette found writing the story of her life “excruciatingly hard work, but like a good orgasm, damn well worth the effort."
For someone who has professed “terminal shyness,” Annette André has written her memoir with arresting honesty and generosity. From a lonely childhood in Sydney, Australia, and overcoming a chronic illness to become a professional ballet dancer, Where Have I Been All My Life? reveals the truth behind her storybook romance with a famous bullfighter, how Benny Hill proposed marriage, and why a chance conversation with Prince Charles helped to change the course of her life.
Guest starring with Roger Moore in more of The Saint episodes than any other actress, Annette quickly became one of the most popular TV actors of Britain’s “Golden Age,” in such classic series as The Avengers, The Prisoner, The Persuaders! and her most memorable role of all, as Jeannie in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). From her fly–on–the–wall view of Burton and Taylor’s romance while filming Cleopatra to the perils of shooting A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, and her appearances on the West End stage, Annette found writing the story of her life “excruciatingly hard work, but like a good orgasm, damn well worth the effort."
Annette Andre: Number 50 in, "It's Your Funeral"
Annette Andre's IMDB
Interview w. Annette Andre May 2018 The Eternal Village-cast Episode 2 Click on the image to listen to the interview. To download, right click on the image and select, "Save link as". |
Leo McKern
Author: George Whaley
Publisher: UNSW Press
First published: 2009
Publisher: UNSW Press
First published: 2009
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This long-awaited biography tells the story of a working-class Sydney boy who left Australian shores in the 1940s and went on to an extraordinary and renowned acting career. In England he become a major Shakespearean actor and made many films. Yet it was the gravelly-voiced, potato-faced Horace Rumpole in the long-running series Rumpole of the Bailey that made him a household name in Britain and Australia.
This long-awaited biography tells the story of a working-class Sydney boy who left Australian shores in the 1940s and went on to an extraordinary and renowned acting career. In England he become a major Shakespearean actor and made many films. Yet it was the gravelly-voiced, potato-faced Horace Rumpole in the long-running series Rumpole of the Bailey that made him a household name in Britain and Australia.
Leo Mckern's IMDB
Michael Chow: Member of the Social Group in, "A Change of Mind".
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A Life Amongst Strangers
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Peter Wyngarde: the name elicits memories of an actor with worldwide renown and instantly adhesive star quality. During a more leisurely time, so far from internet gossip as to be barely recognisable, this is a biography that glued two people together for several decades to create a journal of the rise and relaxation of a household name and the adoration they enjoyed.
The author has not placed their subject on a pedestal to unwittingly create an epic story of fame, fortune, the price of both and the cost of each other. With a wealth of stories to fascinate and appal in equal measure, and given it’s subject’s continuing fascination for a more worldly generation who would barely have heard of the power of the Lord Chamberlain, there is plenty to consume a worldwide readership for the story of someone whose fame hid fragility but whose status was the stuff of legend.
Peter Wyngarde: the name elicits memories of an actor with worldwide renown and instantly adhesive star quality. During a more leisurely time, so far from internet gossip as to be barely recognisable, this is a biography that glued two people together for several decades to create a journal of the rise and relaxation of a household name and the adoration they enjoyed.
The author has not placed their subject on a pedestal to unwittingly create an epic story of fame, fortune, the price of both and the cost of each other. With a wealth of stories to fascinate and appal in equal measure, and given it’s subject’s continuing fascination for a more worldly generation who would barely have heard of the power of the Lord Chamberlain, there is plenty to consume a worldwide readership for the story of someone whose fame hid fragility but whose status was the stuff of legend.
Peter Wyngarde: Number 2 in, "Checkmate"
Peter Wyngarde's IMDB