My interest is again piqued. Dave Ihms McGoohan influenced the program from the start. The themes of morality and individuality fit in with his personal philosophy as well as his vision of what the character John Drake was supposed to be. As both a moral and opinionated man, McGoohan held strong views and was forceful about seeing that they were carried out. He had insisted at the very first meeting on the script for the first episode that the bedroom scene be cut out.
People are the prisoners of our society.
The Prisoner' idea was with me for many years before I put it together with Portmeirion and decided to do the series. The general theme of the man in isolation against authority and bureaucracy, the idea of being a rebel against suppression and stupid rules has been with me since I was able to start thinking about anything at all. Money Orders can be obtained from banks, convenience stores, grocery stores, etc. Due to uneven exchange rate, Canadian members must pay using U.S. dollars. Due to delayed foreign banking clearance, personal checks cannot be accepted.