The History Man is a BBC four-part drama series based on Malcolm Bradbury's novel of seventies campus life.
Antony Sher plays the moustachio'd Howard Kirk, left-wing Marxist, promiscuous womaniser and bully. An ambitious sociology lecturer, he delights in stirring up revolutionary feelings at the University of Watermouth, manipulating students, colleagues and lovers alike to further his career.
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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.
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x04: Gross Moral Turpitude | Jan 25, 1981 | |
| 1x03: October 3rd 1972 (pm) | Jan 18, 1981 | |
| 1x02: October 3rd 1972 (am) | Jan 11, 1981 |
