
Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury
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.
Status
First Air Date
1/4/1981
Last Air Date
1/25/1981
Number of Seasons
1
Number of Episodes
4
Rating
(6 votes)
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Networks
Overview
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.
BBC2 Continuity Arena & The history man 3-1-1981 (VHS Capture)