The History Man

The History Man (1981)

Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

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.

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  • First Air Date: 1981-01-04
  • Last Air Date: 1981-01-25
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 4
  • Episode Runtime: 60 min.
  • Network: BBC Two
  • Creator: Christopher Hampton

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Seasons

  • Season 1

    4 Episodes

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Cast

  • Antony Sher

    Professor Howard Kirk

  • Geraldine James

    Barbara Kirk

  • Jonathan Bruton

    Martin Kirk

  • Charlotte Enderby

    Celia Kirk

  • Isla Blair

    Flora Beniform

  • Laura Davenport

    Annie Callendar

  • Paul Brooke

    Henry Beamish

  • Veronica Quilligan

    Felicity Phee

  • Maggie Steed

    Myra Beamish

  • Zienia Merton

    Miss Ho

  • Julia Swift

    Becky Pott

  • Lloyd Peters

    Michael Bernard

  • Steve Plytas

    Professor Mangel

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