Fame is the Spur

Fame is the Spur (1982)

EndedScripted showDrama

Period drama series Fame is the Spur tells the story of development of the Labour Party, through the world of three very different men, through to the Spanish Civil War. Beginning in 1877 the serial follows three friends from Manchester all determined to make something of their lives. The three, Tom Hannaway, Arnold Ryerson and John Shawcross take different paths but all make an impact. Tom ends up making his fortune in business whilst Arnold becomes a prominent trade unionist. John (or Hamer as he renames himself) moves up in politics.

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Scheduleevery Friday (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Perish By the Swordfévr. 26, 1982
S01E07Nothing But the Truth, Almost!févr. 19, 1982
S01E06Hamer's Womenfévr. 12, 1982
S01E05Deaths and Entrancesfévr. 5, 1982
S01E04Lovers and Losersjanv. 29, 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Fame is the Spur' premiere?

'Fame is the Spur' premiered on January 18, 1982.

Who played the lead character in 'Fame is the Spur'?

David Jason played the lead character in 'Fame is the Spur'.

What was the name of the political party featured in the show?

The political party featured in the show was called the "Independent Labour Party".

What was the show about?

The show was about a man named Hamer Shawcross who rises through the ranks of the Independent Labour Party.

Was 'Fame is the Spur' based on a book?

Yes, 'Fame is the Spur' was based on a book of the same name by Howard Spring.

How many episodes were in the first season of 'Fame is the Spur'?

There were 7 episodes in the first season of 'Fame is the Spur'.

Who was the creator of 'Fame is the Spur'?

'Fame is the Spur' was created by Hugh Whitemore.

What was Hamer Shawcross's occupation at the start of the show?

Hamer Shawcross was a schoolteacher at the start of the show.

What was the setting of the show?

The show was set in England.

Who produced 'Fame is the Spur'?

'Fame is the Spur' was produced by Verity Lambert.

Who directed the majority of the episodes of 'Fame is the Spur'?

James Cellan Jones directed the majority of the episodes of 'Fame is the Spur'.

Was 'Fame is the Spur' critically acclaimed?

Yes, 'Fame is the Spur' was critically acclaimed and was nominated for several awards.

Was 'Fame is the Spur' a popular show?

'Fame is the Spur' did not have high ratings and was not a popular show.

What was the central theme of 'Fame is the Spur'?

The central theme of 'Fame is the Spur' was political ambition.

Was 'Fame is the Spur' released on DVD?

Yes, 'Fame is the Spur' was released on DVD in 2012.

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