Summary 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 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. View more details
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Phyllida Law David Hayman Tim Pigott-Smith Joanna David
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 7, 1982
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary 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 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. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 7, 1982
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
