The Power Game

The Power Game

1965 · 3 seasons · 39 eps · ★ 10.0 · Drama

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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.

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Network: ITV1

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