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197550m
Drama

Frank Clancy goes from penniless working-class idealist in the 1930s to superstar journalist and editor in the London of the swinging '60s — but at what cost to his integrity?

Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 24, 1975

Last Aired

June 21, 1975

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Richard Beynon

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1975-05-24
Born in London's East End ten years before the General Strike, Frank Clancy and Dick Holt are boyhood friends. As they grow up they are both determined to make their way to the top in Fleet Street.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1975-05-31
In the 1930s, Clancy, in dire need of money, is given a job by a right-wing politician — who has a secret agenda.
E3
Part 3
Air date: 1975-06-07
E4
Part 4
Air date: 1975-06-14
E5
Part 5
Air date: 1975-06-21
Holt has discovered evidence of an atrocity committed by American troops in Vietnam — can he persuade Clancy to publish the story when no one else will?

Cast

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Frank Clancy

Keith Drinkel

Keith Drinkel

Dick Holt

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