The History Man

The History Man

Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

Limited Series 1981 · 4 eps · ★ 4.1 · Drama

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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.

Created by Christopher Hampton

Network: BBC Two

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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

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