About this season
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 (13)
1. One Via Zurich
Aired 7 January 1969 • 50 min
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
Aired 14 January 1969
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
Aired 21 January 1969
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
Aired 28 January 1969
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
Aired 4 February 1969
6. Without Prejudice
Aired 11 February 1969
7. Cat Is You, Bird Is Me
Aired 18 February 1969
8. Standard Practice
Aired 25 February 1969
9. The Heart Market
Aired 4 March 1969
10. The New Minister
Aired 11 March 1969
11. Drinks on Sunday
Aired 18 March 1969
12. Triangles
Aired 25 March 1969
13. Mergers
Aired 1 April 1969