The History Man

The History Man

The History Man

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The History Man

"Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury"

1981- 1981

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

3.6(6 votes)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

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Antony Sher

Professor Howard Kirk

Antony Sher

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Geraldine James

Barbara Kirk

Geraldine James

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Jonathan Bruton

Martin Kirk

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Charlotte Enderby

Celia Kirk

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Isla Blair

Flora Beniform

Isla Blair

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Laura Davenport

Annie Callendar

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Paul Brooke

Henry Beamish

Paul Brooke

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Veronica Quilligan

Felicity Phee

Veronica Quilligan

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Maggie Steed

Myra Beamish

Maggie Steed

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Zienia Merton

Miss Ho

Zienia Merton

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Julia Swift

Becky Pott

Julia Swift

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Lloyd Peters

Michael Bernard

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Steve Plytas

Professor Mangel

Steve Plytas

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