The One Game

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1988

The One Game is a four-part 1988 British television drama serial, produced by Central Independent Television and broadcast on ITV from 4 June to 25 June 1988. Set and filmed in Birmingham, it starred Patrick Malahide, Stephen Dillane, Pippa Haywood and Kate McKenzie, and was written by John Brown from a concept by Tony Benet.

Production

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 1988

1. Friday

He's the boss of Britain's most popular games company. He's got a beautiful girlfriend. He's a ruthless and respected businessman. He's worth millions. Nicholas Thorne has it all. Then someone takes it away.

2. Saturday

An old enemy from the past has turned Nick's life upside down. Now he's playing The One Game, a reality game where anyone you meet could be friend or foe. Anyone. A pawn. With his life as the prize.

3. Sunday

The stakes have been raised on The One Game. Nick has been imprisoned, shot at, fought sword battles, and found that every time his opponent is one step ahead. Magnus, his enemy. Formerly his best friend.

4. Monday

The battle of wits between Nick and Magnus reaches its end game. Everything will come down to one final realisation and then confrontation. For The One Game started many years before ...