Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury
The History Man
4.1198160m1 season
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.
Top 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
Veronica Quilligan
Felicity Phee
Maggie Steed
Myra Beamish
Zienia Merton
Miss Ho
Julia Swift
Becky Pott
L
Lloyd Peters
Michael Bernard
Steve Plytas
Professor Mangel
Seasons
Miniseries
4 episodes
1981