The History Man

January 4, 1981    60mDrama, Comedy
8.03.6
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.

Where to Watch The History Man

1 Season

  • Miniseries
    Miniseries4 Episodes
  • Antony SherProfessor Howard Kirk
  • Geraldine JamesBarbara Kirk
  • Jonathan BrutonMartin Kirk
  • Charlotte EnderbyCelia Kirk
  • Isla BlairFlora Beniform
  • Laura DavenportAnnie Callendar
  • Paul BrookeHenry Beamish
  • Veronica QuilliganFelicity Phee
  • Maggie SteedMyra Beamish
  • Zienia MertonMiss Ho
  • Julia SwiftBecky Pott
  • Lloyd PetersMichael Bernard
  • Steve PlytasProfessor Mangel
  • Miriam MargolyesMelissa Tordoroff
  • Elizabeth ProudMoira Millikin
  • Graham PaddenJohn McIntosh
  • Peter-Hugo DalyGeorge Carmody
  • Michael HordernProfessor Marvin
  • Arthur LugoHashmi Sadeck
  • Judy LiebertJane McIntosh

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