Available to download from January 6th 2016, The Prisoner: Volume 1 reimagines the highly influential 1967-68 ITV series as a bold new audio production. The series stars Mark Elstob as Number Six, a former spy imprisoned in the mysterious 'Village', in a role made famous by original series star Patrick McGoohan.

Desperate to learn Number Six's secrets, the Village's authorities use ever more ingenious methods to bend the Prisoner to their will – including 'Rover', a menacing, howling ball-like object. The Village is administrated by Number Two – a role taken in this series by actors John Standing, Celia Imrie, Ramon Tikaram and Michael Cochrane.

Today we're delighted to take another sneak peek at the box-set, with the first of six behind-the-scenes videos. In today's instalment writer, producer and director Nicholas Briggs explains the origins of the project, the casting of Mark Elstob and guides us through the first few days of recording:

You can pre-order The Prisoner: Volume 1 today for just £40 on CD or £35 to Download. The series is presented in a deluxe five-disc set, limited to just 3,000 numbered copies. The set, which includes an in-depth Behind-the-Scenes audio documentary 'By Hook Or By Crook', is packaged in a lavish colour booklet containing professionally photographed images of the cast, articles by Nicholas Briggs and specially commissioned artwork.

And remember, when you choose to buy this release on CD directly from Big Finish, you will also unlock instant access to a digital copy for download, as well as a variety of exclusive special features, including additional documentary material and music tracks for each episode.

A free extract from the opening episode Departure and Arrival is also available to download and listen to today from the Big Finish website; featuring Number Six arriving in the village, pitting his wits against the scheming Number Two and encountering the terrifying Rover. Click the player below to listen now!

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