Series198160 min / epEndedGB 15

The History Man

Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

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.

Drama

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Language

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Production

BBC

Lead production company

Scope

1 season

4 episodes

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Cast

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Featured Cast

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

Maggie Steed

Myra Beamish

#10

Zienia Merton

Miss Ho

#11

Julia Swift

Becky Pott

#12

Lloyd Peters

Michael Bernard

Crew

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Malcolm Bradbury

Novel

Writing

Michael Wearing

Producer

Production

George Fenton

Original Music Composer

Sound

Sue Peck

Costume Design

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Videos

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Videos

BBC2 Continuity Arena & The history man 3-1-1981 (VHS Capture)

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Seasons

Season 1

Miniseries

4 episodes • 1981

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TMDB Score

4.1

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Certification

GB 15

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