'A new imagining of The Prisoner, keeping true to the original concept, but bringing it up to date, even futuristic. Wonderful and compulsive listening.’ Six of One (The Official Prisoner Appreciation Society)

‘An enjoyable, quirky, fun, and entertaining re-imagining of the series… It feelsin tune with the original series, but is different enough to be original at the same time.' The Unmutual (The Prisoner news website)

Available to download today, 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.

Big Finish proudly present Mark Elstob, John Standing, Celia Imrie, Ramon Tikaram, Michael Cochrane, Sara Powell, Helene Goldwyn, Sarah Mowat, Jim Barclay, Barnaby Edwards, Jez Fielder, Kristina Buikaite and Nicholas Briggs in The Prisoner: Volume 1 – available to buy and download today for just £40 on CD or £35 to Download.

The set 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.

Check out the video for a preview of what you can expect:

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 an extra documentary, isolated music score for each episode and scripts for all four episodes also available to download.

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

You can also enjoy the last of our six behind-the-scenes video via the player below. Our final instalment takes an extending look at the set's new leading lady – Rover!

The Prisoner will return...