The History Man
"Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury"
3.6
1 season
4 episodes
Ended
Drama
Plot Summary
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.
First Aired:January 4, 1981
Last Aired:January 25, 1981
Episode Runtime:1h 0m
Networks:
BBC Two
Created By:
Christopher Hampton
Cast & Characters
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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Seasons (1)
Miniseries
4 episodes
Aired: 1981
Ardently left-wing, or so it seems, Howard Kirk subtly extends his power over students and colleagues alike at a redbrick university.
Production
BBC