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The History Man

1981Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robert Knights
Written by
Christopher Hampton, Malcolm Bradbury
Produced by
Michael Wearing
Music by
George Fenton

Everyone

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Facts

January 4, 1981 · January 25, 1981 · Ended

First aired
January 4, 1981
Last aired
January 25, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The History Man worth watching?"

Questions about The History Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The History Man worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch The History Man?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1981.

Will I feel good after watching The History Man?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The History Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.