Is The History Man coming back?

The History Man ended on January 25, 1981, on BBC Two. The series was a four-part drama that aired in early 1981, based on Malcolm Bradbury's novel about campus life in the seventies.

It was a story set at the University of Watermouth, centered around Howard Kirk, a sociology lecturer who was characterized by his left-wing views, promiscuity, and bullying behavior. The series explored his interactions with students, colleagues, and lovers as he manipulated those around him to advance his career, reflecting the social and political atmosphere of the time.

The cast included Antony Sher as Howard Kirk, Geraldine James as Barbara Kirk, Paul Brooke as Henry Beamish, Michael Hordern as Professor Marvin, and Miriam Margolyes as Melissa Tordoroff.