VILLAGE CAPERS
In
1982, one David Hegarty entered a numerical Prisoner-related competition
in the fanzine 'The Tally Ho' to win an original Villager cape, as worn
during 'Prisoner' filming, after Pamela Barnes had secured the cape
to use as a prize.
Now, over 50 years later, the cape (left) is back at Portmeirion, now on a permanent basis, after Dave decided he would like to donate the item to Portmeirion to display.
From November 2018 onwards the cape can now be seen in the Hercules Hall by the spiral staircase, at the end of the terrace restaurant (below), thanks to Dave's generosity.
With thanks to David Hegarty for the photos.
News first announced 21/12/18