Having got busy with the Cold War Modern show at the V&A, we got to thinking about all the fantastic movies and TV programmes that connect with the period (some of which are featured in the exhibition).
There's Dr. Strangelove
, Sleeper, Solaris, and 2001. All brilliant.
There's Dr. Strangelove
, Sleeper, Solaris, and 2001. All brilliant.
But the one we really think captures the spirit of the show is the TV series The Prisoner: quite simply one of the best television programmes ever made.
: quite simply one of the best television programmes ever made.
So here's the opening credits for your viewing pleasure.
Be seeing you.
that is indeed a great show…
The Prisoner is indeed a genius programme, but I have great difficulty getting anyone I show it to to agree with me on that score.
Did you know it was shown out of order (and is out of order on the DVDs)? There are various theories as to what the actual order should be, but no concrete answer.
I loved this one. But my favorite is “Department S”!