This book not only traces the TV programme's evolution from Sixties' curiosity to worldwide cult, it examines in detail the volatile social and political background which shaped its development.
The 1960s was a time when the Cold War between East and West was at its height, manned space-flight had the Moon within its reach, James Bond - 007 - ruled the cinema and The Beatles sang about peace and love. Yet at the same time there was an undercurrent of concern that in spite of this bright, new, technological decade, people were becoming increasingly alienated from their political leaders.
Instead of being enhanced by modern scientific advances, individual freedom was becoming more limited and controlled. All these cultural tensions were reflected in 'The Prisoner'.
