The Glittering Prizes

The Glittering Prizes is a British television drama about the changing lives of a group of Cambridge students, starting in 1952 and following them through to middle age in the 1970s. It was first broadcast on BBC2 in 1976.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Glittering Prizes

First Air Date

January 21, 1976

Last Air Date

February 25, 1976

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

S01E06

A Double Life

In 1976, Adam Morris, now a rich and successful writer, has more than his share of the 'glittering prizes'. He is happily married, with two children. Despite all this, Adam is still not satisfied, and he attempts to come to terms with his material success by leading a double life.

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