The Plane Makers
1963 · 3 seasons · 59 eps · ★ 6.3 · Drama
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The Plane Makers is a British television series created by Wilfred Greatorex and produced by Rex Firken. ATV made three series for ITV between 1963 and 1965. It was succeeded by The Power Game, which ran for an additional three series from 1965 to 1969. Firkin continued as producer for the first two series, and David Reid took over for series 3.
Created by Wilfred Greatorex
Network: ITV1
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Patrick Wymark Sir John Wilder
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