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04/01/1981 Drama 1h 0m
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Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

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.

Top billed cast

  1. Antony Sher

    Professor Howard Kirk

  2. Geraldine James

    Barbara Kirk

  3. Jonathan Bruton

    Martin Kirk

  4. Charlotte Enderby

    Celia Kirk

  5. Isla Blair

    Flora Beniform

  6. Laura Davenport

    Annie Callendar

  7. Paul Brooke

    Henry Beamish

  8. Veronica Quilligan

    Felicity Phee

  9. Maggie Steed

    Myra Beamish

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Current Season

Season 1

 1981 | 4 Episodes

Ardently left-wing, or so it seems, Howard Kirk subtly extends his power over students and colleagues alike at a redbrick university.

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
The History Man

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