Prisoner (TV series)

:For the 1967 UK television series, starring Patrick McGoohan, see The Prisoner.

Themes

The themes of the show were often radical, including feminism, homosexuality and social reform. While many of the characters were played, at times, for comedy, the series had an extraordinary humanity, examining in detail the way in which women dealt with incarceration, and separation from their families.

Related Topics:
Radical - Feminism - Homosexuality - Social reform

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Several lesbian characters were featured throughout the show's run, notably prisoners Franky Doyle and Judy Bryant, and prison officer Joan Ferguson. The lesbian angle was never used for titillation, rather for thoughtful and realistic storylining.

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