The History Man (1981)

01/04/1981 (GB) • 1h

Drama

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

Antony Sher

Professor Howard Kirk

4 Episodes

Geraldine James

Barbara Kirk

4 Episodes

Jonathan Bruton

Martin Kirk

4 Episodes

Charlotte Enderby

Celia Kirk

4 Episodes

Isla Blair

Flora Beniform

4 Episodes

Laura Davenport

Annie Callendar

4 Episodes

Paul Brooke

Henry Beamish

4 Episodes

Veronica Quilligan

Felicity Phee

4 Episodes

Maggie Steed

Myra Beamish

4 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

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

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

based on novel or book

revenge

miniseries

teacher student relationship

academia

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