The History Man

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.

Cast

Antony Sher

Professor Howard Kirk

Geraldine James

Barbara Kirk

Jonathan Bruton

Martin Kirk

Charlotte Enderby

Celia Kirk

Isla Blair

Flora Beniform