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“Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury”

The History Man (1981)

First aired January 4, 19811h/ep1 season · 4 epsEnded
3.6

6 votes

Drama
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Overview

The History Man is a four-part 1981 British television drama miniseries written by Christopher Hampton, based on Malcolm Bradbury's 1975 novel of the same title. Ardently left-wing, or so it seems, Howard Kirk subtly extends his power over students and colleagues alike at a redbrick university.

Created By

Christopher Hampton

Top Billed Cast

Antony Sher

Antony Sher

Professor Howard Kirk

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Barbara Kirk

Jonathan Bruton

Jonathan Bruton

Martin Kirk

Charlotte Enderby

Charlotte Enderby

Celia Kirk

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Flora Beniform

Laura Davenport

Laura Davenport

Annie Callendar

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

Henry Beamish

Veronica Quilligan

Veronica Quilligan

Felicity Phee

Maggie Steed

Maggie Steed

Myra Beamish

Zienia Merton

Zienia Merton

Miss Ho

Julia Swift

Julia Swift

Becky Pott

Lloyd Peters

Lloyd Peters

Michael Bernard

Steve Plytas

Steve Plytas

Professor Mangel

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

January 25, 1981

Networks

BBC Two

Production

BBC

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