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.

Cast

Tim Pigott-Smith, David Hayman, Joanna David, Phyllida Law, Julia McKenzie, Paola Dionisotti, George Costigan

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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.

When was "Fame Is the Spur" released?

Fame Is the Spur was released in 1982.

Who stars in "Fame Is the Spur"?

The cast includes Tim Pigott-Smith, David Hayman, Joanna David, Phyllida Law.

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