
The Power Game
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.
Seasons
1. The New Boy
Air Date: 1965-12-13
Sir 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.
2. Lady for a Knight
Air Date: 1965-12-20
Now 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.
3. Hagadan
Air Date: 1965-12-27
Wilder 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.
4. The Politician
Air Date: 1966-01-03
When 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.
5. Point of Balance
Air Date: 1966-01-10
Caswell 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.
6. Saturday's Women
Air Date: 1966-01-17
Kenneth 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.
7. The Switch
Air Date: 1966-01-24
8. The Crunch
Air Date: 1966-01-31
9. Late Via Rome
Air Date: 1966-02-07
10. Persons and Papers
Air Date: 1966-02-14
11. Trade Secret
Air Date: 1966-02-21
12. The Man with Two Hats
Air Date: 1966-02-28
13. 'Confound Their Politics'
Air Date: 1966-03-07
1. Nothing's Free
Air Date: 1966-09-26
2. Ambassador Status
Air Date: 1966-10-03
3. Grounds for Decision
Air Date: 1966-10-10
4. The Front Men
Air Date: 1966-10-17
5. A Matter for Speculation
Air Date: 1966-10-24
6. The Big View
Air Date: 1966-10-31
7. The Dead Sea Fruit
Air Date: 1966-11-07
8. The Chicken Run
Air Date: 1966-11-14
9. Safe Conduct
Air Date: 1966-11-21
10. The Side of the Angels
Air Date: 1966-11-28
11. Tax Return
Air Date: 1966-12-05
12. Where Do I Want to Go?
Air Date: 1966-12-12
13. There's No Such Thing as a Dead-Heat
Air Date: 1966-12-19
1. One Via Zurich
Air Date: 1969-01-07
After landing an £80m contract for the French, Wilder is made Special Envoy with Ambassadorial status. He is less than delighted, however, when he learns that Caswell has been appointed as his Minister, as well as being elevated to the peerage.
2. The Big Nothing
Air Date: 1969-01-14
Lady Wilder is intrigued when a beautiful lady calls at home for her husband. Far from being pleasure she is all business - but what does she have to do with the Republic of Andarovia?
3. The Outsider
Air Date: 1969-01-21
Wilder tries to broker a deal for British firms in Russia but his contact - Novak - is under scruting by the security services. Has Wilder gone over to the Reds?
4. The Goose Chase
Air Date: 1969-01-28
Sir Jason Fowler is approached by a member of the Security Services, with a view to poaching Dowling. Lady Pamela has other problems as she attempts to organise her first diplomatic party.
5. Private Treaty
Air Date: 1969-02-04
6. Without Prejudice
Air Date: 1969-02-11
7. Cat Is You, Bird Is Me
Air Date: 1969-02-18
8. Standard Practice
Air Date: 1969-02-25
9. The Heart Market
Air Date: 1969-03-04
10. The New Minister
Air Date: 1969-03-11
11. Drinks on Sunday
Air Date: 1969-03-18
12. Triangles
Air Date: 1969-03-25
13. Mergers
Air Date: 1969-04-01
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
1965-12-13
Episodes
39 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
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