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

Laura Davenport

Annie Callendar

Paul Brooke

Henry Beamish

Veronica Quilligan

Felicity Phee

Maggie Steed

Myra Beamish

Zienia Merton

Miss Ho