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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.

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1 hour, 47 minutes

Audio described

Last on

Thu 2 May 2024 22:50

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:05

    New Order

    Blue Monday

  • 00:07

    The Smiths

    This Charming Man (New York Vocal Mix)

    Remix Artist: François K.
  • 00:25

    The Clash

    Mustapha Dance

  • 01:09

    Echo & the Bunnymen

    Never Stop

  • 01:20

    The Cure

    A Forest

  • 01:21

    The Cure

    A Forest

  • 01:29

    Pigbag

    Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag

Credits

Role Contributor
Crowther Samuel Anderson
Timms James Corden
Irwin Stephen Campbell Moore
Hector Richard Griffiths
Mrs Lintott Frances de la Tour
Posner Samuel Barnett
Rudge Russell Tovey
Dakin Dominic Cooper
Scripps Jamie Parker
Akhtar Sacha Dhawan
Lockwood Andrew Knott
The Headmaster Clive Merrison
Mrs Bibby Penelope Wilton
Wilkes Adrian Scarborough
Fiona Georgia Taylor
Writer Alan Bennett
Director Nicholas Hytner
Producer Nicholas Hytner
Producer Damian Jones
Producer Kevin Loader

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