Season 1

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  6.0/101 votes

  Who Pays Wins

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/1999

  The opening episode, Who Dares Wins, focuses on Colonel David Stirling, the man who in 1941 invented the SAS. After the Second World War, Stirling created a private mercenary army and, determined to harness the growing power of Arab oil money, began Britains arms trade to the Middle East. His aim was to keep Britain great. But what he didnt realise, was that this money would eventually take control of him and his beloved country.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  N/A/100 votes

  Entrepreneur Spelt S.P.I.V.

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/1999

  In the 1950s, Britain was dominated by a political and financial establishment that looked down on the stock market. But a suburban accountant called Jim Slater saw things differently. He realised that if he harnessed the sleeping powers of the shareholders, he would gain immense power.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  N/A/100 votes

  Destroy the Technostructure

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/1999

  This episode recounts the story of how James Goldsmith became one of the richest men in the world by taking over some of the biggest corporations in America.

  Director: Annabel Hobley

  Writer: Unknown

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  N/A/100 votes

  Twilight of the Dogs

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/1999

  By the 80s, the day of the buccaneering tycoons was over. Tiny Rowland, James Goldsmith and Mohammed Al Fayed were the only ones who were not finished.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown