The History Man (1981) is a Drama series that follows 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. The History Man is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 6 votes. Fans of drama series may also want to explore similar titles below.