The History Man

The History Man (1981)

Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

  • Genre: Comedy
  • First Air Date: 1981-01-04
  • Last Air Date: 1981-01-25
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 4
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 60 min.
  • Production Company: BBC
  • Network: BBC Two
  • Director:
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Summary

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

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The History Man Seasons

Season 1

First Air Date: 1981-01-04
4 Episodes

The History Man Episodes

Title Air Date Duration
Season 1Episode 1October 2nd 197250 min
Season 1Episode 2October 3rd 1972 (am)50 min
Season 1Episode 3October 3rd 1972 (pm)50 min
Season 1Episode 4Gross Moral Turpitude50 min

  • Antony Sher

    as Howard Kirk

  • Geraldine James

    as Barbara Kirk

  • Isla Blair

    as Flora Beniform

  • Paul Brooke

    as Henry Beamish

  • Laura Davenport

    as Annie Callendar

  • Michael Hordern

    as Prof Marvin

  • Peter-Hugo Daly

    as George Carmody

  • Veronica Quilligan

    as Felicity Phee

  • Maggie Steed

    as Myra Beamish

  • Zienia Merton

    as Miss Ho

  • Steve Plytas

    as Mangel

  • Lloyd Peters

    as Michael Bernard

  • Julia Swift

    as Becky Pott

  • Miriam Margolyes

    as Melissa Tordoroff

  • Jonathan Bruton

    as Martin Kirk

  • Charlotte Enderby

    as Celia Kirk

  • Elizabeth Proud

    as Moira Millikin

  • Judy Liebert

    as Jane McIntosh

  • Milo Sperber

    as Dr Zachery

  • Bill Buffery

    as Peter Madden

  • Jane Slaughter

    as Joanna

  • Chloe Salaman

    as Anne Petty
Directing Robert Knights Director

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