The History Man
The History Man

The History Man

1981 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 4.1 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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Part 1: October 2nd 1972

Howard Kirk is a radical Sociology lecturer at the University of Watermouth. It's a new term and he and his disenchanted

EP 2

Part 2: October 3rd 1972 (A.M.)

The day after the night before. Henry Beamish attempted suicide, Jane McIntosh gave birth, and Kirk had sex with his stu

EP 3

Part 3: October 3rd 1972 (P.M.)

A meeting of the senate is sitting. Howard's plan to add right-wing Mangel to the visitors list pays dividends when Dr Z

EP 4

Part 4: Gross Moral Turpitude

Kirk is vindicated over his marking of Carmody's work. However, Carmody has filmed Kirk having sex with Felicity and fil

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Geraldine James
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Isla Blair
Isla Blair
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Paul Brooke
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Henry Beamish
Veronica Quilligan
Veronica Quilligan
Felicity Phee
Maggie Steed
Maggie Steed
Myra Beamish
Zienia Merton
Zienia Merton
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Julia Swift
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