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The History Boys

Alan Bennett's adaptation of his acclaimed, long-running play set in 1980s Yorkshire.

A class of likely lads, caught in a clash of educational styles as they prepare to apply to Oxford or Cambridge, find their loyalties as well as their intellects tested.

1 hour, 47 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Sep 202523:00

Music Played

  • New Order

    Blue Monday

  • The Smiths

    This Charming Man (New York Vocal Mix)

    Remix Artist: François K.
  • The Clash

    Mustapha Dance

  • Echo & the Bunnymen

    Never Stop

  • The Cure

    A Forest

  • The Cure

    A Forest

  • Pigbag

    Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag

Credits

RoleContributor
CrowtherSamuel Anderson
TimmsJames Corden
IrwinStephen Campbell Moore
HectorRichard Griffiths
Mrs LintottFrances de la Tour
PosnerSamuel Barnett
RudgeRussell Tovey
DakinDominic Cooper
ScrippsJamie Parker
AkhtarSacha Dhawan
LockwoodAndrew Knott
The HeadmasterClive Merrison
Mrs BibbyPenelope Wilton
WilkesAdrian Scarborough
FionaGeorgia Taylor
WriterAlan Bennett
DirectorNicholas Hytner
ProducerNicholas Hytner
ProducerDamian Jones
ProducerKevin Loader

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Dec 200721:00
  • Fri 31 Jul 200922:30
  • Fri 4 Dec 200923:35
  • Fri 10 Sep 201023:50
  • Thu 9 May 201321:00
  • Wed 18 Sep 201323:45
  • Thu 19 Sep 201300:45
  • Wed 28 May 201421:00
  • Wed 7 Jan 201521:00
  • Sat 23 May 201500:05
  • Wed 27 Apr 201621:00
  • Sat 19 Aug 201723:40
  • Sat 5 Jan 201900:20
  • Mon 2 Mar 202000:00
  • Thu 9 Jul 202022:40
  • Thu 2 May 202422:50
  • Fri 13 Dec 202423:05
  • Mon 22 Sep 202523:00

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"History is a commentary on the various and continuing incapabilities of men."