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The History Man

The History Man (1981)

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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.

Writers: Malcolm Bradbury

Antony Sher

Antony Sher

Professor Howard Kirk

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Barbara Kirk

Jonathan Bruton

Martin Kirk

Charlotte Enderby

Celia Kirk

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Flora Beniform

Laura Davenport

Annie Callendar

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

Henry Beamish

Veronica Quilligan

Veronica Quilligan

Felicity Phee

Maggie Steed

Maggie Steed

Myra Beamish

Zienia Merton

Zienia Merton

Miss Ho

Julia Swift

Julia Swift

Becky Pott

Lloyd Peters

Michael Bernard

BBC2 Continuity Arena & The history man 3-1-1981 (VHS Capture)

The History Man (1981) - krato

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Part 1: October 2nd 1972

E1 - Part 1: October 2nd 1972

Jan 4, 1981 - 48m

Howard Kirk is a radical Sociology lecturer at the University of Watermouth. It's a new term and he and his disenchanted wife Barbara throw a house party for students and faculty while he uses Professor Mangel's non-visit to stir up the students.

Part 2: October 3rd 1972 (A.M.)

E2 - Part 2: October 3rd 1972 (A.M.)

Jan 11, 1981 - 48m

The day after the night before. Henry Beamish attempted suicide, Jane McIntosh gave birth, and Kirk had sex with his student Felicity Phee. George Carmody threatens Kirk with exposure after he fails him in class for not fitting in.

Part 3: October 3rd 1972 (P.M.)

E3 - Part 3: October 3rd 1972 (P.M.)

Jan 18, 1981 - 49m

A meeting of the senate is sitting. Howard's plan to add right-wing Mangel to the visitors list pays dividends when Dr Zachery insists he should be invited. Felicity Phee helps Barbara and has a chance to confront Kirk.

Part 4: Gross Moral Turpitude

E4 - Part 4: Gross Moral Turpitude

Jan 25, 1981 - 1h 3m

Kirk is vindicated over his marking of Carmody's work. However, Carmody has filmed Kirk having sex with Felicity and files an official complaint to the Vice Chancellor. Kirk gets his demonstration for Mangal but tragedy strikes on the way there.