The Prisoner

- We open soon. - Where am I?

You're new here.

- Do you want breakfast? - Where is this?

- The Village? I'll get coffee. - Where's the police station?

- There isn't one. - Where can I make a call?

Round the corner.

Number, please.

What exchange is this?

- Number, please. - I want to make...

Local calls only. What is your number?

- I Haven't got a number. - No number, no call. (Click)

Where to, sir?

Ou desirez-vous aller?

- The nearest town. - We're only the local service.

As far as you can. Why did you speak French?

French is international.

What's this place called?

I thought you were Polish.

What would Poles be doing here?

It's very cosmopolitan.

I did tell you we're only local.

The charge is two units.

- Units? - Credit units.

Well, pay me next time.

Be seeing you!

Would you help yourself to a pineapple, madam?

Thank you.

- Good day. - Thank you.

Be seeing you.

Morning, sir. What can I do for you?

- I'd like a map. - Map?

- Colour or black and white? - Just a map.

A map. Now, ah!

Black and white.

Here, sir. You'll find that shows everything.

I-I-I meant a larger map.

- Only in colour. More expensive. - That's fine.

Er... It's not what I meant.

I meant a... larger area.

No, we only have local maps, sir. There's no demand for any others.

You're new here, aren't you?

Where can I hire a car? Self-drive.

- No self-drive, only taxis. - I've tried those.

Well, I look forward to the privilege of your custom, sir.

Be seeing you.

Yes, sir?

Good morning. It's another beautiful day.

Is your number six?

Yes.

[have a call for you.

Good morning. I hope you slept well.

Join me for breakfast. Number Two - the green dome.

At last! Delighted to see you!

Come in! Come in!

Do sit down.

I'm sorry, I can never resist that.

Do you mind a working breakfast?

- Tea or coffee? - Tea.

- Indian or China? - Either.

With lemon.

- How many eggs with your bacon? - Two.

That will be all.

Help yourself to toast.

I suppose you're wondering why you're here?

It had crossed my mind.

What's it all about?!

Sit down and I'll tell you.

- It's a question of your resignation. - Go on.

The information in your head is priceless.

You don't realise you're a valuable property.

- You're worth a great deal. - Who brought me here?

I know how you feel. They've taken quite a liberty.

Who are "they"?

A lot of people are curious about your resignation.

You had a brilliant career, an impeccable record.

They want to know why you left.

What people?

Personally, I believe you, that it was a matter of principle.

But what I think doesn't count. One has to be sure about things.

So you poke your nose into my business?!

- I have to check your motive. - I've been checked!

When a man knows as much as you, a double check does no harm.

I don't know who you are,

or who you work for,

and I don't care. I'm leaving.

Haven't you realised there's no way out?

I have something that will interest you.

Oh, feel free!

A most important day. Remember?

About to meet Chambers, about to become late of the Foreign Office.

You hoped he'd change his mind before the big boys found out.

But he never turned up.

A nice guy, Chambers. And so taut.

There's not much we don't know, but we like to know everything.

Remember that time you returned from Singapore?

Change of climate, feeling shaky.

You caught a cold - sneezed yourself out of our camera.

Deciding to take a vacation. Now, where can you go?

Ireland? Too cold that time of year.

Paris! Maybe not.

What was that?! Something in the mirror? Or was it over there?

Yes. Over there, too.

As I said, one likes to know everything.

For instance, I didn't know you liked lemon tea.

- My time of birth is missing. - There you are.

- Let's update it all. - 4:31am, 19th of March, 1928.

I've nothing to say. Is that clear?

- Absolutely nothing. - It's just a matter of time.

Sooner or later, you'll tell me. Sooner or later, you'll want to.

Let's make a deal. Co-operate and this can be a nice place.

You may get a position of authority.

I will not make any deals with you. I've resigned.

I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed,

briefed, debriefed or numbered!

- My life is mine. - Is it?

- You won't hold me. - Won't we?

Let me prove that we will.

Come, I'll show you. We can take this up later.

- Are you receiving me? - Loud and clear.

A beautiful place, isn't it?

Almost like a world on its own.

I shall miss it.

It'll grow on you.

We have everything here - water, electricity.

There's the council building.

We have our own council, democratically elected.

We use it for public meetings, amateur theatricals...

- Fascinating. - Yes, indeed.

There's the restaurant.

Did you know we have our own newspaper?

You must send me a copy.

You'll be the death of me!

We also have a graveyard.

But you'd be more interested in our social club.

Members only, but I'll see what I can do.

You're too kind.

If you have any problems, there's our citizen's advice bureau.

They do a marvellous job. Everybody's very nice.

You might even meet people you know.

You'll probably see the funny side of that.

They here for St Vitus's dance(?)

You've still got your sense of humour.

They're the senior citizens. They have every comfort -

you're looked after as long as you live.

Brilliant backgrounds. He's an ex-admiral.

- Excellent chess player. - Hope he finds a partner.

Taxi !

# STRAUSS: "Radetzky's March"

Good morning, all. It's another beautiful day!

Your attention, please, here are two announcements.

Ice cream is on sale for your enjoyment.

Flavour of the day is strawberry.

Here is a warning.

There is a possibility of intermittent showers later.

Thank you for your attention.

Come along, my dear fellow, don't be shy.

Beautiful day!

They couldn't settle for ages. Now they'd never leave.

You brought them round to your way of thinking?

They had a choice.

Wait! Wait!

Be still!

Stop!

Turn back!

- What was that? - That'd be telling.

Number Two to the labour exchange.

Right with you. Come along, dear fellow. Bear left.

Now, straight ahead.

Follow the signs.

Well, how do you like it?

Charming.

It'll grow on you.

- Good morning, sir. - Good morning.

- Go straight through. - Thank you.

- Five, this is our new friend. - Everything's ready, sir.

Will you sit down?

First of all, the aptitude test.

Now the questionnaire.

Just fill in your race, religion, hobbies,

what you like to read and eat,

what you were, what you want to be,

any family illnesses,

any politics.

Never mind, you can get all you need from this.

I think we have a challenge.

- What are you doing here? - I'm your personal maid.

- The labour exchange sent me. - That's another mistake they made.

GET OUT!

Attention , Electrics Department...

Please go to number six - adjustment is needed.

- I forgot... - How do you stop this?!

- We can't. - It's automatic.