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The Glittering Prizes

The Glittering Prizes

The Glittering Prizes is a six-part British television drama written by Frederic Raphael, broadcast on BBC Two in 1976.

From the 1950s to 1970s, a group of Cambridge University students explore their changing lives and the 'glittering prizes' of success, academia and personal fulfillment in a shifting Britain.

Created ByFrederic Raphael
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Glittering Prizes
First Air DateJanuary 21, 1976
Last Air DateFebruary 25, 1976
Seasons1
Episodes6
Episode Runtime1h 15min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesBBC
NetworksBBC Two
S01E06

A Double Life

1976: Adam, now a rich and successful writer, has more than his share of the 'glittering prizes'. He's happily married, with two children. Despite all this, Adam is still dissatisfied, and he attempts to come to terms with his material success by leading a double life.

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