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The Glittering Prizes

Season 1 Episode 3: A Past Life

Feb 04, 1976NR7h 51m6.8

Adam has a bruising encounter with a famous writer who was once a Fascist sympathizer, but goes on to write an Oscar-winning screenplay.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 An Early Life

1. An Early Life

Aired: Jan 21, 1976

In the mid-1950s, Adam Morris begins his career as a Cambridge undergraduate.

Episode 2 A Love Life

2. A Love Life

Aired: Jan 28, 1976

Adam marries Barbara, despite parental opposition, whilst Joyce finds herself...

Episode 3 A Past Life

3. A Past Life

Aired: Feb 4, 1976

Adam has a bruising encounter with a famous writer who was once a Fascist sym...

Episode 4 A Country Life

4. A Country Life

Aired: Feb 11, 1976

Joyce must finally face up to some unpleasant truths about her seemingly-idyl...

Episode 6 A Double Life

6. A Double Life

Aired: Feb 25, 1976

In 1976, Adam, by now a famous writer, copes with the death of his father and...

Info about The Glittering Prizes

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama