Fame Is the Spur
TV series
Fame Is the Spur
1982, English, on BBC One. Created by Howard Spring.
A chronicle of three working-class Manchester lads and their descendants spanning from 1877 to the onset of the Second World War. Hamer Shawcross' youthful socialist zeal soon converts to personal ambition, exploiting the Labour movement to become an MP, marrying well and eventually entering the House of Lords. Arnold Ryerson is the sensitive and courageous pioneer of Trade Union growth. Tom Hannaway is a perky opportunist who progresses from rag-and-bone man to tycoon and a knighthood following his own self-help philosophy.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1982
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 26 February 1982
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Howard SpringCreator
- Tim Pigott-SmithHamer Shawcross · 8 ep
- David HaymanArnold Ryerson · 8 ep
- Joanna DavidAnn Artingstall · 7 ep
- Phyllida LawAunt Lizzie · 7 ep
- Paola DionisottiEllen Stansfield · 6 ep
- Julia McKenziePen Muff · 6 ep
- George CostiganTom Hannaway · 5 ep
- Sheila ReidMrs Ryerson · 4 ep
- Elizabeth CounsellLady Lettice · 4 ep
- Steve MorleyJimmy Newboult · 4 ep
- Meredith EdwardsIdris · 3 ep
- David CollingsGordon Stansfield · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 January 1982
- Last aired
- 26 February 1982
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Fame Is the Spur is based on
Fame Is the Spur is adapted from a novel.
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How many seasons of Fame Is the Spur are there?
Fame Is the Spur has 1 season and 8 episodes.
Is Fame Is the Spur finished?
Yes. Fame Is the Spur ended in 1982, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Fame Is the Spur?
If you liked Fame Is the Spur, try Offspring, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Bel-Air.
Who created Fame Is the Spur?
Fame Is the Spur was created by Howard Spring and stars Tim Pigott-Smith, David Hayman, Joanna David.
What is Fame Is the Spur based on?
Fame Is the Spur is adapted from a novel.