The History Man

Name: The History Man
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1981-01-04T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 60 min
Rating: 4.1
Cast: Antony Sher, Geraldine James, Isla Blair, Paul Brooke, Laura Davenport

"Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury"

Ardently left-wing, or so it seems, Howard Kirk (Antony Sher) subtly extends his power over students and colleagues alike at a redbrick university.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

The History Man

First Air Date

January 4, 1981

Last Air Date

January 25, 1981

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

S01E04

Episode 4

History charges everyone a price for the stands they choose to make. Howard seems to be about to pay his dues, but in the fight for his academic life, the University is the battlefield. As in any war the choice of survivors—and casualties—is very arbitrary and contingent.

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