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The History Man

3.6

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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.

Cast

  • Antony Sher

  • Geraldine James

  • Jonathan Bruton

  • Charlotte Enderby

  • Isla Blair

  • Laura Davenport

  • Paul Brooke

  • Veronica Quilligan

  • Maggie Steed

  • Zienia Merton

  • Julia Swift

  • Lloyd Peters

  • Steve Plytas

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