The History Man (1981)

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Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

Ardently left-wing, or so it seems, Howard Kirk (Antony Sher) subtly extends his power over students and colleagues alike at a redbrick university.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Knights
  • Profile picture of Antony Sher
    Howard Kirk Antony Sher
  • Profile picture of Geraldine James
    Barbara Kirk Geraldine James
  • Profile picture of Isla Blair
    Flora Beniform Isla Blair
  • Profile picture of Paul Brooke
    Henry Beamish Paul Brooke
  • Profile picture of Michael Hordern
    Prof Marvin Michael Hordern
  • Profile picture of Peter-Hugo Daly
    George Carmody Peter-Hugo Daly
  • Profile picture of Veronica Quilligan
    Felicity Phee Veronica Quilligan
  • Profile picture of Maggie Steed
    Myra Beamish Maggie Steed
Poster for Miniseries

Miniseries

1981

4 episodes

Season 1 of The History Man premiered on January 4, 1981

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