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The Glittering Prizes

1976Show1 season6 episodesNR

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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The Glittering Prizes episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 An Early Life, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 A Love Life, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 A Past Life, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 A Country Life, 8.7
  5. S1 E5 An Academic Life, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 A Double Life, 7.6

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Waris Hussein, Robert Knights
Written by
Frederic Raphael
Produced by
Mark Shivas

Everyone

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Facts

January 21, 1976 · February 25, 1976 · Ended

First aired
January 21, 1976
Last aired
February 25, 1976
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Glittering Prizes worth watching?"

Questions about The Glittering Prizes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Glittering Prizes worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch The Glittering Prizes?

8 h

About 8 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 75 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1976.

Is The Glittering Prizes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Glittering Prizes good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.