Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1The 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.50m2E2Lady 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.50m3E3HagadanWilder 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.50m4E4The 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.50m5E5Point 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.50m6E6Saturday'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.50m7E7The Switch50m8E8The Crunch50m9E9Late Via Rome50m10E10Persons and Papers50m11E11Trade Secret50m12E12The Man with Two Hats50m13E13'Confound Their Politics'50m
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