The Power Game
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Play S1 E1The Power Game is an ITV drama spin-off from The Plane Makers (1963–65), created by Wilfred Greatorex. Broadcast for three 13-episode series, Patrick Wymark reprised his role as Sir John Wilder, who here ruthlessly pursues boardroom machinations and tangled relationships.
Cast: Patrick Wymark, Michael Jayston
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13 episodes
- 1. The New BoySir John Wilder has made his wealth and gained a hard reputation, but he's bored. He lands a position as joint manager of Blythe Constructions, a huge construction firm, with big finances.CC50minDec 13, 1965
- 2. Lady for a KnightNow installed at Bligh Constructions, Wilder faces a new challenge, both he and Caswell find themselves members of The National Export Board, a Government directive, with a possible clash of interest, one needs to go.CC50minDec 20, 1965
- 3. HagadanWilder travels to Italy to meet Frank Hagadan, who's responsible for building their motorways. Hagadan is taken with Pamela, just as Wilder with Susan Weldon.CC50minDec 27, 1965
- 4. The PoliticianWhen the labour MP from Fairley dies, Caswell spots an opportunity to get into the Cabinet. He aims to land the support on the topic of traffic, but not everyone is keen to have a champagne socialist as their candidate.CC50minJan 3, 1966
- 5. Point of BalanceCaswell puts the pieces together, deducing that Wilder is having an affair with Susan Weldon. He puts a quiet word in the right place, in the hope that it will damage his troublesome colleague.CC50minJan 10, 1966
- 6. Saturday's WomenKenneth Bligh returns from a failed business trip in Africa, he's greeted by Henderson and assumes he's there to welcome him back, unbeknown to Kenneth, Henderson is part of a plan from Wilder to disrupt father and son.CC50minJan 17, 1966
- 7. The SwitchNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJan 24, 1966
- 8. The CrunchNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJan 31, 1966
- 9. Late Via RomeNo synopsis available yet.CC50minFeb 7, 1966
- 10. Persons and PapersNo synopsis available yet.CC50minFeb 14, 1966
- 11. Trade SecretNo synopsis available yet.CC50minFeb 21, 1966
- 12. The Man with Two HatsNo synopsis available yet.CC50minFeb 28, 1966
- 13. 'Confound Their Politics'No synopsis available yet.CC50minMar 7, 1966
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The Power Game is an ITV drama spin-off from The Plane Makers (1963–65), created by Wilfred Greatorex. Broadcast for three 13-episode series, Patrick Wymark reprised his role as Sir John Wilder, who here ruthlessly pursues boardroom machinations and tangled relationships.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Wilfred Greatorex
- Studio
- Associated Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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