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.
CreatorWilfred Greatorex
The New Boy
Dec 13, 1965
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.
Lady for a Knight
Dec 20, 1965
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.
Hagadan
Dec 27, 1965
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.
The Politician
Jan 3, 1966
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.
Point of Balance
Jan 10, 1966
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.
Saturday's Women
Jan 17, 1966
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.
The Switch
Jan 24, 1966
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The Crunch
Jan 31, 1966
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Late Via Rome
Feb 7, 1966
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Persons and Papers
Feb 14, 1966
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Trade Secret
Feb 21, 1966
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The Man with Two Hats
Feb 28, 1966
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'Confound Their Politics'
Mar 7, 1966
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