Free For All

Chris Bainbridge

A weekly look at one of the most enigmatic tv shows ever made, Patrick McGoohan's 'The Prisoner'. Each week screenwriter Cai Ross and media lecturer Chris Bainbridge, delve into the 17 episodes of The Prisoner interpreting them in their own unique way. With guest interviews including original cast members, Free For All is a light hearted, funny, critical and sometimes analytical exploration of McGoohan's televisual magnum opus.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Free For All episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Free For All for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Free For All episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

It's Your Funeral (Number 13)

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04/17/22 • 55 min

In the first episode of series two, Chris and Cai discuss episode 11, It's Your Funeral. Who's The Two looks at the career of actor Derren Nesbitt with the added pleasure of interviewing him first hand (the full length 30 minute version of the interview is also available). As ever, your hosts will cast their critical eyes over the episode, with discussion on interpretation, trivia, humour and an exploration of the production process. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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Dance of the Dead (Number 10)

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02/06/22 • 59 min

Screenwriter Cai Ross and Lecturer Chris Bainbridge continue to discuss the seventeen episodes of the prescient 1967 TV show, The Prisoner. This proves to be a polarising episode for Chris and Cai, with different opinions over meaning and quality. Sleeves will be rolled up, Hoyle's rule book observed, but hopefully they can find some common ground! As ever, your hosts will cast their critical eyes over the episode, with discussion on interpretation, trivia, humour and an exploration of the production process. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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Many Happy Returns (Number 9)

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01/31/22 • 68 min

Screenwriter Cai Ross and Lecturer Chris Bainbridge continue to discuss the seventeen episodes of the prescient 1967 TV show, The Prisoner. In episode nine, Cai celebrates his birthday by watching and discussing Many Happy Returns featuring the best fruitcake he has ever tasted! As ever, your hosts will cast their critical eyes over the episode, with discussion on interpretation, trivia, humour and an exploration of the production process. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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Merchandise and Memorabilia - 'The Prisoner' (Number 31)

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04/21/24 • 73 min

In this special episode of Free For All, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge geek out over the wealth of merchandise available to fans of The Prisoner from 1967's Dinky Mini Moke to the recent Wandering Planet Toys action figures. Joining Cai and Chris are Wandering Planet's own Gavin Hignight and Chris "Doc" Wyatt to discuss how the idea formed and the wave two of Prisoner action figures coming in 2025. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wanderingplanettoys/the-prisoner-retro-style-action-figures-wave-no2 As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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Danger Man (1964) - Part One (Number 29)

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04/07/24 • 49 min

In this special episode of Free For All, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge look at the second iteration of Patrick McGoohan's classic spy show, Danger Man (1964). The pair look at McGoohan's work on the show, firstly as actor and later as a director, building up his creative collaborations and skills which paved the way towards The Prisoner. This episode focuses on Colony Three, a classic story that foreshadows themes used later in The Prisoner. As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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(Special) In Conversation with Derren Nesbitt

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04/17/22 • 32 min

The full length 30 minute interview with Number 2 actor Derren Nesbitt. Derren discusses his career highlights to date including Where Eagles Dare, The Prisoner, Doctor Who, Special Branch and most recently Tucked. Contains strong language.

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Portmeirion - The Real Life Village - Part 1 (Number 37)

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10/20/24 • 54 min

In the fifth episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge travel to Portmeirion to meet the managing director and grandson of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Robin Llewellyn. As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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The Girl Who Was Death (Number 17)

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05/15/22 • 54 min

In this episode, screenwriter Cai Ross and lecturer Chris Bainbridge continue discussing the seventeen episodes of the prescient 1967 TV show, The Prisoner. This week, special guest Rick Davy (writer, researcher, and curator of TheUnmutual.co.uk) weighs in on The Drake Debate, following our Twitter poll - Was Number 6 actually John Drake? Minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with dash of light humour. Regular feature Who's The Two looks at the career of Welsh actor Kenneth Griffith, with input from writer Robert Fairclough (author of The Official Prisoner Companion). As ever, your hosts will cast their critical eyes over the episode, with discussion on interpretation, trivia, humour and an exploration of the production process. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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Living in Harmony (Number 16)

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05/09/22 • 58 min

In this week's episode, screenwriter Cai Ross and lecturer Chris Bainbridge continue discussing the seventeen episodes of the prescient 1967 TV show, The Prisoner. This week, special guest Dave Barrie (writer, and founding member of Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society) discusses Living in Harmony and how his friendship with episode writer Ian Rakoff helped produce the book Inside The Prisoner: Radical Television and Film in the 1960s. Minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with dash of light humour. Regular feature Who's The Two looks at the career of American actor David Bauer. As ever, your hosts will cast their critical eyes over the episode, with discussion on interpretation, trivia, humour and an exploration of the production process. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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The Proposed 1996 Prisoner Movie - Part 3 (Number 35)

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10/06/24 • 77 min

In the third episode of series four, Cai Ross and Chris Bainbridge look at Patrick McGoohan's 1996 first draft for a proposed Prisoner movie. What dangers face marine scientist Tom Yates, as he orientates in a familiar-looking Italianate village? As ever, minutiae will be scrutinised and tangents will be explored with discussion, interpretation, trivia and humour. The only Prisoner podcast produced in north Wales, home of the Village itself, Portmeirion.

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How many episodes does Free For All have?

Free For All currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does Free For All cover?

The podcast is about Visual Arts, Podcasts, Arts, Tv Reviews and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Free For All?

The episode title 'Living in Harmony (Number 16)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Free For All?

The average episode length on Free For All is 61 minutes.

How often are episodes of Free For All released?

Episodes of Free For All are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Free For All?

The first episode of Free For All was released on Nov 9, 2021.

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