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Chris Bainbridge is a British author and podcaster known for his work in the genres of film and television. He gained recognition with the release of his debut book, Free For All: Rediscovering the Prisoner [1] (2023), which explores the cult 1967 television series, The Prisoner.
Chris Bainbridge was born in 1974 in Bolton, Lancashire UK but grew up in Llanrwst north Wales, where he developed a passion for reading and writing at a young age. Bainbridge attended St Mary's College, Rhos-on-Sea, the University of Chester and latterly Bangor University where he studied for a PhD in Film Studies. As a lecturer, Bainbridge became a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA); his academic background provided a solid foundation for his future endeavours in writing and broadcasting.
Bainbridge is a past member of notable north Wales bands, Sons of Selina and Pocket Venus.
Bainbridge's literary career began with various reviews for music websites. However, it was his debut book, Free For All: Rediscovering the Prisoner, published in 2023 with co-author Cai Ross, that marked his arrival on the literary scene. The novel received critical acclaim for its twenty-first reading of Patrick McGoohan's classic series The Prisoner and Danger Man. Bainbridge is related to the British author Beryl Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is also a podcaster. He co-hosts with Cai Ross, the popular podcast Free For All [2] , where they discuss the 1967 television show The Prisoner. Bainbridge and Ross's podcast is celebrated for its engaging discussions, and insightful interviews with celebrities such as Alex Cox, Derren Nesbitt and Jane Merrow.
Chris Bainbridge currently resides in Conwy, north Wales, working as a lecturer at Coleg Llandrillo, in his spare time he continues to write and produce his podcast.
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