Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
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.
- Continues today on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 10, Episode 11
- Series 10, Episode 5 repeated Monday at 6pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 694
Episode menu
2014 Specials - Ridiculous Romance
Mixing brand new and previous favourite sketches, we discover what pulled the heartstrings of some of the most famous lovers of days gone by (and the sometimes not-so-lucky objects of their affection).
Further details
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television
We find out what happens when Henry VIII takes part in TV show Dating In Darkness and meets latest love Anne of Cleves, discover the problems encountered by Queen Elizabeth I's portrait artist, and are treated to romantic musical interludes from The Love Rats Club, plus Queen Victoria as she duets with Prince Albert.
We also say hello to Rattus Rattus's brand-new girlfriend Ratalie, who Rattus Rattus is hoping will be impressed by a romantic dinner of 'cockroach in jus de rubbish bag'...
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 14th February 2014
- Time
- 5pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 16th February 2014 | 9:00am | CBBC |
| Saturday 14th February 2015 | 3:55pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 14th February 2016 | 4:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 10th July 2016 | 1:20pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 24th July 2016 | 1:15pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 23rd March 2017 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Friday 14th July 2017 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 25th October 2017 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 9th April 2018 | 1:50pm | CBBC |
| Monday 9th April 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 25th April 2019 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 23rd May 2019 | 11:15am | CBBC |
| Friday 19th July 2019 | 11:50am | CBBC |
| Sunday 22nd September 2019 | 11:25am | CBBC |
| Monday 2nd December 2019 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Friday 14th February 2020 | 6:45pm | CBBC |
| Friday 29th May 2020 | 6:55pm | CBBC |
| Monday 23rd November 2020 | 7:05pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 6th February 2021 | 12:25pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 6th February 2021 | 5:25pm | CBBC |
| Friday 19th March 2021 | 10:10am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 3rd August 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Friday 27th August 2021 | 9:55am | CBBC |
| Sunday 26th June 2022 | 1:35pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 13th September 2022 | 11:35am | CBBC |
| Sunday 6th November 2022 | 1:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 12th February 2023 | 12:25pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 19th April 2023 | 10:25am | CBBC |
| Thursday 22nd June 2023 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 20th September 2023 | 8:30am | CBBC |
Cast & crew
| Jim Howick | Various |
| Simon Farnaby | Various |
| Ben Willbond | Various |
| Mathew Baynton | Various |
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Various |
| Laurence Rickard | Various |
| Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
| Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
| Jessica Ransom | Ensemble Actor |
| Alice Lowe | Ensemble Actor |
| Lawry Lewin | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
| Joe Tucker | Writer |
| Raphael Warner | Writer |
| Rosanna Lowe | Writer |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
| Caroline Norris | Series Producer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Producer |
| Imogen Cooper | Producer |
| Melissa Hardinge | Executive Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Alison Gregory | Executive Producer |
| Peter Oliver | Editor |
| Nigel Williams | Editor |
| Mike Holliday | Editor |
| Will Peverett | Editor |
| Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
| Richie Webb | Composer |