The History Man (1981)
- Genre
- drama
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Length
- 1 season, 4 episodes
- Rated
- 15
- Rating
- 4.1 of 10 from 7 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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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