The History Man (1981)
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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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Antony SherProfessor Howard Kirk
Geraldine JamesBarbara KirkJonathan BrutonMartin KirkCharlotte EnderbyCelia Kirk
Isla BlairFlora BeniformLaura DavenportAnnie Callendar
Paul BrookeHenry Beamish
Veronica QuilliganFelicity Phee
Maggie SteedMyra Beamish
Zienia MertonMiss Ho
Julia SwiftBecky PottLloyd PetersMichael BernardMovie DNA
Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference414153Actor preference122846 · 43418 · 3261421Country preferenceGb
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What is The History Man about?
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.
How long is The History Man?
The History Man has a runtime of 60 minutes.