Six
of One - The Prisoner official appreciation society,
Box 66, Ipswich, IP2 9TZ, UK - established 1976
Honorary President Patrick McGoohan since 1977
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Next weekend conventions: 27th
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HONORARY PRESIDENT: PATRICK McGOOHAN Six of One was formed at the end of 1976, to appreciate the classic 1967 TV series THE PRISONER, starring Patrick McGoohan. The character he played was known only as ‘No. 6’ and was held in a strange fantasy setting, called ‘The Village’. Leaders called ‘No. 2’ prevented his escape, but the mystery figure ‘No. 1’ was the ultimate authority. OFFICIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY WAS IN JANUARY 2007 Patrick McGoohan - who resides in California – accepted the honorary presidency of Six of One when the society was first formed. He has held the position ever since and has received over 100 regular mailings, since 1976. As well as sending messages for members, Patrick McGoohan congratulated the society upon its official 20th ‘birthday’ in 1997. THE SIXTH OF THE FIRST Naming Six of One occurred on its official inception, the Sixth of January, 1977. The date and a phrase used in the TV series (“Six of one, a half a dozen of another”), combined to produce the society’s title. Since that time, over 50,000 annual memberships have been enrolled. OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED Six of One’s first dealings were through ITC, the company which created many memorable British TV series (‘The Saint’, ‘Man In A Suitcase’, ‘Danger Man’ etc.), until PolyGram and then Carlton International Media acquired the back catalogue of programmes. In 2004 Granada Ventures acquired THE PRISONER copyright. INTERNATIONAL INTEREST The society has enjoyed enlisting members from around the world: North America, Australia and New Zealand, Japan and across Europe. THE PRISONER’s ‘message’ is universal and the series has been translated into many languages, as well as being screened in 100 different territories, released on videos, DVDs and audio soundtrack CDs. ALWAYS ACTIVE Six of One holds various events and an annual convention in Portmeirion, North Wales. This is the hotel resort, on its own private peninsula, where the 1966 PRISONER exterior location filming took place. Celebrity guests from the series attend events and share their admiration of a unique production. WHERE TO FIND US For a decade, Six of One has had a presence on the World Wide Web, but its postal address in the UK has existed for twice as long at Box 66, IPSWICH IP2 9TZ. The society also now has several websites, linked from this page. In addition, many members create their own sites, as well as contributing to packed quarterly mailings. MEMBERS’ BENEFITS An annual membership entitles members to receive 4 mailings, plus additional items. The society produces exclusive items of memorabilia and is also frequently asked to participate in TV or radio interviews. Membership also allows attendance at society events. Back issues of society mailings are available to members. ASSOCIATED MEMBERS Six of One is proud to have had ongoing contact with actors from the series, Granada, Portmeirion and licensees who produce official PRISONER merchandise (Cards Inc, Strand Stamp Centre, Slow Dazzle Worldwide, Silva Screen Records and various publishers) plus companies like Caterham Cars (manufacturers of the PRISONER ‘Seven’ car). MAILING CONTENT 2003 onwards has seen an increase in the size of mailings, including a glossy 48 page magazine ‘Free For All’ and additional supplements, brochures and bulletins. Shortly before and after the start of the annual April to April membership period, a 5 or 3 mailing subscription is offered. ONLINE ‘ACTIVITIES’ Six of One has an online shop and joining facility, linked from this page, and also an online calendar, linked at the end of this paragraph. The society’s events and historical dates are recorded here, as well as being presented in more detail in the quarterly mailings. Visit Our Online Calendar DATA PROTECTION Members are only required to provide their names and addresses, for mailing purposes. No other mailed items are sent and no email addresses or payment details are passed to third parties (except, for example, where an event hotel booking is involved). No other data is held and the privacy of individuals is respected. WHO ORGANISES THE SOCIETY Six of One is non-commercial, with no political, social or religious basis. The society is organised by long-term members who form a co-ordinating team. Various functions (publishing, financial, records etc.) are shared within the team. The society has no legal or formal structure and is funded by members’ subscriptions. BE SEEING YOU Join Six of One and enjoy fascinating interpretations of THE PRISONER, with many rare documents and photographs being regularly featured. The society is recognised as the authority on the series and exists to share its knowledge with all new members. Quality over more than 30 years has been the society’s success story. |
