![Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/h/horrible_histories_egypt.jpg)
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, Episode 3 - Foul Football
![Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Jessica Ransom, Jill Scott, Paul G Raymond Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Jessica Ransom, Jill Scott, Paul G Raymond](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/900x450_eps/h/horrible_histories_1003.jpg)
In honour of the Women's World Cup, legendary Lioness Jill Scott is joined by Rattus for a journey through the history of the beautiful game.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 19th July 2023
- Time
- 6pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Tom Stourton | Various |
Jessica Ransom | Various |
Richard David-Caine | Various |
Harrie Hayes | 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 |
Jill Scott (as Jill Scott MBE) | Guest |
Viraj Juneja | Ensemble Actor |
Ekow Quartey | Ensemble Actor |
Ben Ward | Writer |
Howard Read | Writer |
Claire Wetton | Writer |
Jessica Ransom | Writer |
Jack Bernhardt | Writer |
Céin McGillicuddy (as Cein McGillicuddy) | Director |
Paul Taylor | Director |
Jacqueline Pepall | 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 |
Rob Fellows | Graphics |
Jonny Drewek | Graphics |
Sheena Patel | 1st Assistant Director |
Scott Brooker | Puppeteer |
Video
Football song with Jill Scott
Jill Scott leads a song about football.
Featuring: Dave Chapman (Rattus Rattus), Jill Scott MBE, Harrie Hayes, James McNicholas, Jessica Ransom, Tom Stourton, Paul G Raymond, Ethan Lawrence, Inel Tomlinson & Viraj Juneja.