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The History Man

1981 – 1981 · BBC Two
1 seasons · 4 episodes
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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.

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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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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
Created by Christopher Hampton

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Jan 4, 1981
Original language
EN
Production
BBC
Country
GB

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