The History Man (1981)
Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury
1 seasons · 4 episodes · 1h· Drama
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.
Rated
15
Year
1981
Country
GB
Language
English
First aired
4 January 1981
TMDB
4.1 (7)
Created by Christopher Hampton
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Antony Sher
Professor Howard Kirk
Geraldine James
Barbara Kirk
J
Jonathan Bruton
Martin Kirk
C
Charlotte Enderby
Celia Kirk
Isla Blair
Flora Beniform
L
Laura Davenport
Annie Callendar
Paul Brooke
Henry Beamish
Veronica Quilligan
Felicity Phee
Maggie Steed
Myra Beamish
Zienia Merton
Miss Ho
Julia Swift
Becky Pott
L
Lloyd Peters
Michael Bernard
Steve Plytas
Professor Mangel
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