TV SeriesDrama
The History Man
Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury
4.1(7)19811 season · 4 ep
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.
- Director
- Robert Knights
- Writers
- Christopher Hampton
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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
Julia Swift
Becky Pott
Lloyd Peters
Michael Bernard
Steve Plytas
Professor Mangel
Miriam Margolyes
Melissa Tordoroff
Elizabeth Proud
Moira Millikin
Graham Padden
John McIntosh
Peter-Hugo Daly
George Carmody
Michael Hordern
Professor Marvin
Arthur Lugo
Hashmi Sadeck
Judy Liebert
Jane McIntosh
Henry Moxon
Dr Petworth
Milo Sperber
Dr Zachery
Bill Buffery
Peter Madden
Juliet Waley
Marjorie
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Crew
Directing
- Robert KnightsDirector
- Avril RowlandsAssistant Director
- Freda BarrattAssistant Director
Writing
- Christopher HamptonWriter
- Malcolm BradburyNovel
Production
- Michael WearingProducer
Sound
- George FentonOriginal Music Composer
Costume & Make-Up
- Sue PeckCostume Design