Is Fame is the Spur coming back?

Fame is the Spur ended on February 26, 1982, after its initial run on BBC One. The series concluded its single season with a total of eight episodes. It was a period drama that depicted the political and personal development of three men involved in the rise of the Labour Party, set against the backdrop of significant historical events from 1877 through the Spanish Civil War.

The show was based on the novel by Howard Spring and aired in 1982. It followed the lives of Tom Hannaway, Arnold Ryerson, and John Shawcross, who each pursued different paths—business, trade unionism, and politics—while shaping their futures and impacting society. The narrative explored their ambitions, struggles, and relationships over several decades, illustrating the social and political changes of the period.

The cast included Tim Pigott-Smith as Hamer Shawcross, David Hayman as Arnold Ryerson, and George Costigan as Tom Hannaway. Joanna David and Phyllida Law also featured in supporting roles. The series had a runtime of 50 minutes per episode.