"Every government has its secret service branch: America, CIA; France, Deuxieme Bureau; England, MI5. NATO also has its own. A messy job? Well that's when they usually call on me, or someone like me. Oh yes, my name is Drake, John Drake."

An early success for action-adventure company ITC, the first series of Danger Man consisted of the 39 half-hour stories contained in this set. The programme charts the exploits of John Drake – an exemplary agent for British Intelligence who is sent into situations too tricky or dangerous for normal spies to undertake. Patrick McGoohan's simmering, compelling performance catapulted him into movies and paved the way for his undeniable tour de force – The Prisoner.

Showcasing Edwin Astley's memorable music, Danger Man features intriguing storylines from top writers Brian Clemens, Ian Stuart Black, Michael Pertwee and Ralph Smart, with key performances from guest stars Donald Pleasence, Patrick Wymark, Robert Shaw, Patrick Troughton, Warren Mitchell and Honor Blackman. One episode – The Vacation – is an early directorial credit for series star McGoohan.

Danger Man, Series 1 will be released on UK DVD as a six-disc set on 25th January 2010 by Network at the RRP of £58.72 with the following extras:

• Commemorative booklet on the making of the series by Archive Television Historian Andrew Pixley;
• Extensive image galleries, including many unseen stills;
• Mute trailers.