The History Man

tv show

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4 total episodes

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1 seasons

Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury

First Aired January 04, 1981

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Overview

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.

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Part 4: Gross Moral Turpitude

Season 1 - Episode 4 - 1h 3m

Air Date

January 25, 1981

Overview

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.