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 The Prisoner rewatch 8. Dance Of The Dead
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| Lurena |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:24
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Oh it's about undermining the Village's "democracy"!
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:25
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This is all just an excuse to raid the dressing-up box, isn't it?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:25
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It's all over the place, this episode
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:25
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Now we are witnessing a trial which I do not totally comprehend. He's on trial about the radio... I think! Vote Og.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:26
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Nr 2 dressed as Peter Pan. What does that say?
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:27
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It's all over the place, this episode According to some, it's the best episode. I've never quite seen why! Vote Og.
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| Lorna |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:27
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No 6 looks very sophisticated!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:27
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Now we are witnessing a trial which I do not totally comprehend. He's on trial about the radio... I think! Yes, and that's against their "rules", so against their so called democracy... *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:28
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This episode was clearly supposed to be second, but maybe just as well it wasn't. I'm not saying it's poor, it's just very deep. Ha! This epiosode is number 2! But isn't... "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:28
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It's all over the place, this episode According to some, it's the best episode. I've never quite seen why! Really? I prefer it when it's being fantastical not this...nonsense. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:28
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Has No 6 been deported to Cygnus Alpha, for crimes against minors?
Vote Og.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:28
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Nr 2 dressed as Peter Pan. What does that say? That she's trying to look younger than she really is? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:30
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Are they playing 'sardines'?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Lurena |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:31
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A telex machine! What message does is bring? Is it the contact with Nr 1? Who is behind all this? *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Lorna |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:32
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Well !!!!!!!
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:33
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OK, can anyone explain what that was actually about? Something about following the rules of the committee, while I did understand the bit where No 6 is now "dead" to the outside world, since they've faked his death. But beyond that?
Vote Og.
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| Lorna |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:33
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OK, can anyone explain what that was actually about? Something about following the rules of the committee, while I did understand the bit where No 6 is now "dead" to the outside world, since they've faked his death. But beyond that? I will explain later! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:33
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It is! And for that reason: Arrival 9 The Chimes Of Big Ben 10 A. B. and C. 7 Free For All 8 The Schizoid Man 9 The General 7 Many Happy Returns 10 Dence Of The Dead 5 Vote Og.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:34
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OK, can anyone explain what that was actually about? Something about following the rules of the committee, while I did understand the bit where No 6 is now "dead" to the outside world, since they've faked his death. But beyond that? I will explain later! So will I! *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:34
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OK, can anyone explain what that was actually about? Something about following the rules of the committee, while I did understand the bit where No 6 is now "dead" to the outside world, since they've faked his death. But beyond that? I will explain later! Ah, so you don't know either 
Vote Og.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:34
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Mwah ha ha ha. I think that's all that needs to be said. I wonder if this storyline (if that's what it is) will continue next time. Or should we look back at ep 3? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:34
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As Vic Reeves used to say..."very poor"
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:35
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Mwah ha ha ha. I think that's all that needs to be said. I wonder if this storyline (if that's what it is) will continue next time. Or should we look back at ep 3? We haven't had episode 3 yet - think it's in about 3 episodes time 
Vote Og.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:36
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Mwah ha ha ha. I think that's all that needs to be said. I wonder if this storyline (if that's what it is) will continue next time. Or should we look back at ep 3? We haven't had episode 3 yet - think it's in about 3 episodes time There you go then. Exciting, eh? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:36
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As Vic Reeves used to say..."very poor" 5/10 is fair, then! Vote Og.
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| Lurena |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:36
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OK, now we know that the contact with Nr 1 can not get broken. It seems a hopeless and mad making situation for Nr 6. I have the feeling we all will never solve the mystery. Thank you for your company and see you next time! *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:37
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Mwah ha ha ha. I think that's all that needs to be said. I wonder if this storyline (if that's what it is) will continue next time. Or should we look back at ep 3? We haven't had episode 3 yet - think it's in about 3 episodes time There you go then. Exciting, eh? I'll find out more about the episode order and what the original plan was! Vote Og.
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:38
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I'd go along with that. I follow the rules of the village...conform...conform... Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:38
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And all the wires are pulled out, but the telex machine still works! That was in many ways the most typical episode, I think - completely baffling. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:38
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There's a plan??? AnnA has gone very quiet. Do we think she's involved? "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:38
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Fair thee well, folks. Be seeing you!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:40
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I'd go along with that. I follow the rules of the village...conform...conform... I'm sure you're stop conforming at some point - especially when I give one of the most unusual episodes a 10
Vote Og.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:40
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Mwah ha ha ha. I think that's all that needs to be said. I wonder if this storyline (if that's what it is) will continue next time. Or should we look back at ep 3? I don't think there is a storyline, is there? Every week a new attempt to break him, and every week another bizarre feature of life in the village. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:40
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And to think I could have been scoffing haggis and neaps...thanks for being there, peeps, and hope to see you next time.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:41
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Alpha Grade Posts: 8372 Joined: 16.01.22 |
Mwah ha ha ha. I think that's all that needs to be said. I wonder if this storyline (if that's what it is) will continue next time. Or should we look back at ep 3? I don't think there is a storyline, is there? Every week a new attempt to break him, and every week another bizarre feature of life in the village. Yeah, the only time there's a direct follow-on is the last 2 episodes - and even that was an accident, which I will actually explain later when we get there! Vote Og.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:41
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There's a plan??? AnnA has gone very quiet. Do we think she's involved? I was trying to work out what was happening! Which is futile, I know. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 25-01-2024 20:44
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I think I would have enjoyed that more if it had been the second episode. Number 6 felt a bit too naive in places, for someone with the experience of the village that he now has. Anyway, see you next week! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-01-2024 14:57
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Found a website discussing episode orders. I won't post the link, because it contains some spoilers, which are know we're keen to avoid (I averted my eyes, once they started to talk about the content of episodes). Firstly, this is the production order (which clearly isn't the way to watch the episodes - Once Upon A Time should defintely be 16th!): Arrival Free for All Checkmate Dance of the Dead The Chimes of Big Ben Once Upon a Time The Schizoid Man It's Your Funeral A Change of Mind A. B. and C. The General Hammer into Anvil Many Happy Returns Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling Living In Harmony The Girl Who Was Death Fall Out This is the UK broadcast order, which we're folllowing: Arrival (29/9/67) The Chimes of Big Ben (6/10/67) A.B. and C. (13/10/67) Free For All (20/10/67) The Schizoid Man (27/10/67) The General (3/11/67) Many Happy Returns (10/11/67) Dance of the Dead (17/11/67) Checkmate (24/11/67) Hammer Into Anvil (1/12/67) It's Your Funeral (8/12/67) A Change of Mind (15/12/67) Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling (22/12/67) Living In Harmony (29/12/67) The Girl Who Was Death (18/1/68) Once Upon A Time (25/1/68) Fall Out (1/2/68) USA broadcast order: Arrival (1/6/68) The Chimes of Big Ben (15/6/68) A.B. and C. (22/6/68) Free For All (29/6/68) The Schizoid Man (6/7/68) The General (13/7/68) Many Happy Returns (20/7/68) Dance of the Dead (27/7/68) Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling (3/8/68) It's Your Funeral (10/8/68) Checkmate (17/8/68) A Change of Mind (24/8/68) Hammer Into Anvil (31/8/68) The Girl Who Was Death (7/9/68) Once Upon A Time (14/9/68) Fall Out (21/9/68) CHANNEL 4 (1983/84 REPEATS): Arrival Many Happy Returns A. B. & C. Free For All The Schizoid Man Checkmate The Chimes Of Big Ben The General It's Your Funeral Hammer Into Anvil A Change Of Mind Dance Of The Dead Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling The Girl Who Was Death Living In Harmony Once Upon A Time Fall Out The Unmutual Website order (utilising the ideas/theories set out on their website): 1. Arrival 2. Dance of the Dead 3. Free for All 4. Checkmate 5. The Chimes of Big Ben 6. Schizoid Man 7. The General 8. A. B. and C 9. Many Happy Returns 10. A Change of Mind 11. Hammer into Anvil 12. Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling 13. Living in Harmony 14. The Girl Who Was Death 15. It's Your Funeral 16. Once Upon a Time 17. Fall Out Vote Og.
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| Lorna |
Posted on 26-01-2024 18:38
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Thanks TT. That is interesting.
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 26-01-2024 23:18
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Thanks TT. That is interesting. It is, isn't it? I believe Dance Of The Dead - as the fourth episode filmed - was planned to be second in transmission order, but then moved. It does strike me that it should come very early, No 6 is still very unsettled and there's also the whole faking of his death, which makes sense to happen just after his abduction. Next time, we've got Checkmate, filmed third. Will post the full article, including spoilers, once we've watched all 17 episodes. Vote Og.
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