Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.0/10
Fame Is the Spur
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1982, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Tim Pigott-Smith
Hamer Shawcross
David Hayman
Arnold Ryerson
Joanna David
Ann Artingstall
Phyllida Law
Aunt Lizzie
Julia McKenzie
Pen Muff
Paola Dionisotti
Ellen Stansfield
George Costigan
Tom Hannaway
Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 1982-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.
