Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

  • TV sketch show
  • CBBC / BBC One
  • 2009 - 2024
  • 140 episodes (10 series)

Hit sketch show based on surprising facts from world history, inspired by the hit children's book series. Stars Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas and more.

Horrible Histories - The Specials

Collection of two special episodes from the award-winning CBBC history show.

Based on the best-selling children's books the series offers an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments.

In this instalment the programmes look at the celebration of Valentine's Day throughout the centuries as well as some of the more unusual aspects of the First World War.

The episodes are the two 2014 specials, Ridiculous Romance and Frightful First World War.

First released: Monday 16th March 2015

  • Distributor: BBC
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 1
  • Catalogue: BBCDVD4035

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