The Penny Farthing - The Symbol of The Village


10. Hammer Into Anvil

Number 6 swears to avenge the death of a girl who was being persecuted by Number 2 andNumber 6 is challenged to a game of 'Kosho' subsequently jumped from a window, Number 6 being too late to save her.

Number 2 is paranoid that Number 6 has been sent as a plant to spy on him on behalf of his superiors. Number 6 senses the paranoia in the new Number 2 and builds-up the impression that he is in touch with the outside world and makes Number 2 more and more unstable. His paranoia reaches it's peak when he thinks everyone is against him and out to betray him.

Number 2 finally reaches the stage of total mental collapse to the delight of Number 6.............

 

 

Credits

Written by Roger Woddis

Produced by David Tomblin

Directed by Pat Jackson

Stars

Patrick Cargill as Number 2

Patrick McGoohan - Number Six

 Patrick Cargill - Number Two

Trivia

Patrick Cargill was previously seen as 'Thorpe' in 'Many Happy Returns', but the two characters aren't meant to be the same.

The 'Kosho' game appears for the first time.