The History Man

“Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury”

• 1981
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• Ended
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• 15

• Drama

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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.

Created by

Christopher Hampton

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Episode length

~1h

First aired

Jan 4, 1981

Networks

BBC Two

Original language

English

Origin

United Kingdom