Fame Is the Spur
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.
Cast: Tim Pigott-Smith, David Hayman
Miniseries
8 episodes
- 1. Episode 1No synopsis available yet.CCJan 8, 1982
- 2. Episode 2No synopsis available yet.CCJan 15, 1982
- 3. Episode 3No synopsis available yet.CCJan 22, 1982
- 4. Episode 4No synopsis available yet.CCJan 29, 1982
- 5. Episode 5No synopsis available yet.CCFeb 5, 1982
- 6. Episode 6No synopsis available yet.CCFeb 12, 1982
- 7. Episode 7No synopsis available yet.CCFeb 19, 1982
- 8. Episode 8No synopsis available yet.CCFeb 26, 1982
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Fame Is the Spur
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Howard Spring
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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