The History Man (1981)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Length
- 1 season, 4 episodes
- Rated
- 15
- Rating
- 4.1 of 10 from 7 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A manipulative sociology professor at a 1970s British university uses his intellectual and personal influence to control those around him. The series follows his calculated maneuvers in relationships and academic politics.
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What happens
The History Man is a British television drama series which aired in four parts on BBC2 in 1981. It is based on Malcolm Bradbury's 1975 novel of the same title. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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