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The History Man

The History Man

"Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury"

4.1/10 1981 1h 1 Seasons Ended
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.

Creator: Christopher Hampton
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Top Cast

Antony Sher
Antony Sher
Professor Howard Kirk
 Geraldine James
Geraldine James
Barbara Kirk
 Jonathan Bruton
Jonathan Bruton
Martin Kirk
 Charlotte Enderby
Charlotte Enderby
Celia Kirk
 Isla Blair
Isla Blair
Flora Beniform
 Laura Davenport
Laura Davenport
Annie Callendar
 Paul Brooke
Paul Brooke
Henry Beamish
 Veronica Quilligan
Veronica Quilligan
Felicity Phee
 Maggie Steed
Maggie Steed
Myra Beamish
 Zienia Merton
Zienia Merton
Miss Ho
 Julia Swift
Julia Swift
Becky Pott
 Lloyd Peters
Lloyd Peters
Michael Bernard

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1 4 eps

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