The History Man
Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury
Drama
4.1
4.11 Season
4 Episodes
January 4, 1981
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.
Created by
Christopher Hampton
Network
BBC Two
Seasons
Cast
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
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