Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
A chronicle of three working-class Manchester lads and their descendants spanning from 1877 to the onset of the Second World War.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Tim Pigott-Smith
Hamer Shawcross
David Hayman
Arnold Ryerson
Joanna David
Ann Artingstall
Phyllida Law
Aunt Lizzie
Paola Dionisotti
Ellen Stansfield
Julia McKenzie
Pen Muff
George Costigan
Tom Hannaway
Sheila Reid
Mrs Ryerson
Elizabeth Counsell
Lady Lettice
Steve Morley
Jimmy Newboult
Meredith Edwards
Idris
David Collings
Gordon Stansfield
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Fame Is the Spur has 1 season with 8 episodes.
Fame Is the Spur premiered on January 8, 1982.
No, Fame Is the Spur has ended. The final episode aired on February 26, 1982.
Fame Is the Spur originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Fame Is the Spur was created by Howard Spring.
Fame Is the Spur has a rating of 6.0/10 based on user reviews.
Fame Is the Spur is classified as Drama.