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The History Man

TV Series

The History Man

Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

3.6

1981

“Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury”

Synopsis

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.

Created By

Christopher Hampton

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Drama

based on novel or bookrevengeminiseriesteacher student relationshipacademia

Cast & Crew

Antony Sher

Antony Sher

as Professor Howard Kirk

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

as Barbara Kirk

Jonathan Bruton

as Martin Kirk

Charlotte Enderby

as Celia Kirk

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

as Flora Beniform

Laura Davenport

as Annie Callendar

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

as Henry Beamish

Veronica Quilligan

Veronica Quilligan

as Felicity Phee

Maggie Steed

Maggie Steed

as Myra Beamish

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