This is a great way to introduce yourself to some vintage British TV without throwing all your eggs in one basket. You get four episodes of The Prisoner, 13 episodes of The Persuaders (starring Tony Curtis and Roger Moore), 15 episodes of The Champions and 26 Episodes of The Protectors (Starring Robert Vaughn) on 14 discs. Of these, The Prisoner is most well known and, by most accounts, the best. But all of these shows have aged into the sort of stuff that is great to waste an afternoon on. Made in the late 60s to early 70s they combine an escapist James Bond lite atmosphere with the sorts of TV budget limitations that could bring a smile even to the face of Illya Kuryakin. Extras include commentaries on some of the Persuaders and Protectors episodes and a variety of photo galleries, cast bios and other ephemera. You also get an alternate version of The Chimes of Big Ben episode of The Prisoner.
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