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.

The WWI comedy newspaper

Horrible Histories focuses on the real-life story of The Wipers Times, a satirical newspaper distributed in the trenches.

From 2014 Specials. Featuring: Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton & Laurence Rickard.

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