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Horrible Histories
- TV sketch show
- CBBC / BBC One
- 2009 - 2024
- 139 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.
- Due to return for Series 11
- Series 7, Highlights Special repeated at 12:55pm on CBBC
Episode menu
Series 10 - Daft Dads
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In honour of Father's Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history's daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 16th June 2023
- Time
- 5:30pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Tom Stourton | Various |
Jessica Ransom | Various |
Harrie Hayes | Various |
Emily Lloyd-Saini | Various |
James McNicholas | Various |
Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
Ethan Lawrence | Ensemble Actor |
Inel Tomlinson | Ensemble Actor |
Paul G Raymond | Ensemble Actor |
Timmika Ramsay | Ensemble Actor |
Dave Chapman | Rattus Rattus |
Jeffrey Chekai | Ensemble Actor |
Eden Howarth | Ensemble Actor |
Frank Wilson | Ensemble Actor |
Ben Ward | Writer |
Jessica Ransom | Writer |
Jack Bernhardt | Writer |
Howard Read | Script Editor |
Claire Wetton | Script Editor |
James McNicholas | Writer |
Céin McGillicuddy (as Cein McGillicuddy) | Director |
Paul Taylor | Director |
Simon Wilson | Series Editor |
Matt Lamont | Series Producer |
Caroline Fisher | Producer |
Melissa Hardinge | Executive Producer |
Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
Simon Welton | Executive Producer |
Sarah Mitchell | Line Producer |
Sam Salter | Line Producer |
Will Porter | Editor |
Duncan O'Neill | Editor |
Garry Smith | Editor |
Scott Edwards | Editor |
Al Rogers | Editor |
David Bryan | Production Designer |
Sally Broome | Casting Director |
Jeremy Hewson | Director of Photography |
Jemima Cotter | Costume Designer |
Lisa Halstead | Make-up Designer |
Richie Webb | Composer |
Jonny Drewek | Graphics |
Sheena Patel | 1st Assistant Director |
Scott Brooker | Puppeteer |