Horrible Histories
- TV sketch show
- CBBC / BBC One
- 2009 - 2025
- 154 episodes (11 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.
- This series will continue at a later date
- Catch-up on Series 11, Episode 8
Episode menu
'Orrible Opera
Highlights from the Horrible Histories Prom at London's Royal Albert Hall, featuring classic stories and music from operas by Mozart, Verdi, Rossini and Handel.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 8th September 2023
- Time
- 5:30pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 75 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Thursday 5th June 2025 at 8:35am on CBBC
Video
Mozart explains what opera is
Join Mozart and his friends as he explains what opera is.