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Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur

Thrown to the Wolves

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As Hamer starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit, preparing to change the world.

As Hamer starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit, preparing to change the world. 19th-century saga with Ian McKellen.

As John starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit - preparing to change the world.

Ian McKellen stars in the story of John Hamer Shawcross - set against the wider current of events in England in the early 19th century. 

Howard Spring's novel freely adapted for radio by Ken Whitmore. 

John Shawcross ...... Ian McKellen
John Shawcross as a Boy ...... Gary Carp
George Hagan    ......    Charles Artingstall  
Polly Burnsall    ......    Romy Baskerville
Hawley    ......    Graham Tennant
Lillian Artingstall    ......    Elizabeth Kelly 
Ellen    ......    Rosalie Williams 
Ian Flintoff    ......    Gordon Stansfield
Hilda    ......    Lesley Nicol
Arnold Ryerson    ......    Andrew Jackson
Pen Muff    ......    Vida Paterson 
Richardson    ......    Randal Herley
Ezra Crompton    ......    Jimmy Bradock

Director: Trevor Hill 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979.

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Ian McKellen in the story of Hamer Shawcross from boyhood to his pursuit of power and fame

The story of Hamer Shawcross - from boyhood to his pursuit of power and fame - against events in England. Stars Ian McKellen.

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