The History Man
EndedTV series
Aired January 4, 1981 to January 25, 1981
Created by Christopher Hampton
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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Cast
Antony SherProfessor Howard Kirk4 episodes
Geraldine JamesBarbara Kirk4 episodes- Jonathan BrutonMartin Kirk4 episodes
- Charlotte EnderbyCelia Kirk4 episodes
Isla BlairFlora Beniform4 episodes- Laura DavenportAnnie Callendar4 episodes
Paul BrookeHenry Beamish4 episodes
Veronica QuilliganFelicity Phee4 episodes
Maggie SteedMyra Beamish4 episodes
Zienia MertonMiss Ho4 episodes
Julia SwiftBecky Pott4 episodes- Lloyd PetersMichael Bernard4 episodes