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  • Fame Is the Spur (1982– )
  • TV Mini-series | 50 min | Drama
Fame Is the Spur (1982– )
TV Mini-series | 50 min | Drama

This TV series is based on a book of the same name by Howard Spring published in 1940. It describes the rise of the British socialist movement from the mid 19th century to the 1930s by following the life of its protagonist a studious ...See moreThis TV series is based on a book of the same name by Howard Spring published in 1940. It describes the rise of the British socialist movement from the mid 19th century to the 1930s by following the life of its protagonist a studious working class lad who becomes a politician. Some say it was based on the career of Ramsey MacDonald, the first Labour Party prime minister at Westminster, although there are many differences. There was an earlier film adaptation of the book with the same name starring Sir Michael Redgrave. See less
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Elaine Morgan (adaptation) (screenplay) | Howard Spring (novel)
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Updated Jan 8, 1982

Release date (First episode)
Jan 8, 1982 (United Kingdom)

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65 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Tim Pigott-Smith
Hamer Shawcross Hamer Shawcross   See fewer
8
David Hayman
Arnold Ryerson Arnold Ryerson   See fewer
8
Joanna David
Ann Artingstall Ann Artingstall   See fewer
7
Phyllida Law
Aunt Lizzie Aunt Lizzie   See fewer
7
Julia McKenzie
Pen Muff Pen Muff   See fewer
6
Paola Dionisotti
Ellen Stansfield Ellen Stansfield   See fewer
6
George Costigan
Tom Hannaway Tom Hannaway   See fewer
5
Steve Morley
Jimmy Newboult Jimmy Newboult   See fewer
4
Elizabeth Counsell
Lady Lettice Lady Lettice   See fewer
4
Sheila Reid
Mrs. Ryerson Mrs. Ryerson   See fewer
4
3
David Collings
Gordon Stansfield Gordon Stansfield   See fewer
2
2
2
2
Robert Flemyng
Lord Lostwithiel Lord Lostwithiel   See fewer
2
Julia Sawalha
Amy Ryerson Amy Ryerson   See fewer
2
John Bryans
Hawley Artingstall Hawley Artingstall   See fewer
2
William Whymper
Viscount Liskeard Viscount Liskeard   See fewer
2
Irene Sutcliffe
Lillian Artingstall Lillian Artingstall   See fewer
2
Gorden Kaye
Birley Artingstall Birley Artingstall   See fewer
2
Alex Norton
Keir Hardie Keir Hardie   See fewer
2
Esmond Knight
Old Etchells Old Etchells   See fewer
1
Robert Hartley
Returning officer Returning officer   See fewer
1
David Hanson
Returning officer Returning officer   See fewer
1
Richard Bebb
Cabinet Minister Cabinet Minister   See fewer
1
1
Doel Luscombe
Returning officer Returning officer   See fewer
1
John Llewellyn
Young Hamer Shawcross Young Hamer Shawcross   See fewer
1
Novak Jovic
Charles as a boy Charles as a boy   See fewer
1
Paul Oldham
1st Boy 1st Boy   See fewer
1
Caroline Harrington
Annie Kenney Annie Kenney   See fewer
1
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Muff Mrs. Muff   See fewer
1
Michael Le Vell
2nd Boy 2nd Boy   See fewer
1
Gordon Salkilld
Chairman Chairman   See fewer
1
Brian Southwood
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
1
1
Mitzi McKenzie
Customer Customer   See fewer
1
Derek Fuke
Vernon Vernon   See fewer
1
John Flint
Gamekeeper Gamekeeper   See fewer
1
John Colclough
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
1
Andrew Davies
Young Arnold Ryerson Young Arnold Ryerson   See fewer
1
1
Jeremy Hodson
1st Loafer 1st Loafer   See fewer
1
1
Warren O'Neill
Frankie Ryerson Frankie Ryerson   See fewer
1
Hugh Morton
Pendleton Pendleton   See fewer
1
Louisa Livingstone
Girl in clinic Girl in clinic   See fewer
1
1
Colin Sharp
2nd Loafer 2nd Loafer   See fewer
1
Andrew Readman
3rd Loafer 3rd Loafer   See fewer
1
Jean Channon
Woman in clinic Woman in clinic   See fewer
1
David Pinner
Chairman Chairman   See fewer
1
Anthony Douse
Richardson Richardson   See fewer
1
Victoria Hardcastle
1st Factory woman 1st Factory woman   See fewer
1
Elizabeth Stewart
Prison officer Prison officer   See fewer
1
Rita Lester
2nd Factory woman 2nd Factory woman   See fewer
1
Jode Griffiths
Alice as a child Alice as a child   See fewer
1
Norman Mitchell
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Charles Pemberton
Constable Constable   See fewer
1
Reg Pritchard
Parry Powell Parry Powell   See fewer
1
Alan Mason
Prison doctor Prison doctor   See fewer
1
Angela Rooks
Wardress Wardress   See fewer
1
1
Steve Wilsher
Soldier (uncredited) Soldier (uncredited)   See fewer
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