Christopher Eccleston tipped for lead in new Prisoner - Telegraph

Christopher Eccleston tipped for lead in new Prisoner - Telegraph: "A new series of the cult Sixties drama The Prisoner is to be made with Christopher Eccleston, the former Dr Who, the favourite to take over Patrick McGoohan's role as Number Six.

McGoohan is expected to make a guest appearance in an episode. The programme will be filmed in the village of Portmeirion, north Wales, where the original series was shot. A spokesman for Portmeirion said it was 'very good news' adding: 'The Prisoner is an important part of Portmeirion's heritage.'"