Fame Is the Spur (1982)

TV Series ★ 6.0

Drama

Fame is the Spur is a British television series which first aired on the BBC in 1982. It was based on the novel Fame is the Spur by Howard Spring. It depicts a socialist politician who betrays his early beliefs as he grows older, and was believed to be based upon the Labour Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. It had previously been adapted as a film Fame is the Spur by the Boulting Brothers in 1947.

David Giles Director Elaine Morgan Writer

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Released
January 8, 1982
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Cast

Tim Pigott-Smith Tim Pigott-Smith Hamer Shawcross David Hayman David Hayman Arnold Ryerson Joanna David Joanna David Ann Artingstall Phyllida Law Phyllida Law Aunt Lizzie Julia McKenzie Julia McKenzie Pen Muff Paola Dionisotti Paola Dionisotti Ellen Stansfield George Costigan George Costigan Tom Hannaway

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fame Is the Spur about?
Fame is the Spur is a British television series which first aired on the BBC in 1982. It was based on the novel Fame is the Spur by Howard Spring. It depicts a socialist politician who betrays his early beliefs as he grows older, and was believed to be based upon the Labour Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. It had previously been adapted as a film Fame is the Spur by the Boulting Brothers in 1947.
Who created Fame Is the Spur?
Fame Is the Spur was created by David Giles.
Who stars in Fame Is the Spur?
Fame Is the Spur stars Tim Pigott-Smith, David Hayman, Joanna David, Phyllida Law.
When was Fame Is the Spur released?
Fame Is the Spur is a 1982 drama series.
Where can I watch Fame Is the Spur?
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