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 3, Episode 7
Robert Walpole struggles to talk to England's German King; the Roman Emperors channel the King of Pop in their musical argument; and more...
Further details
Rotten Romans, Gorgeous Georgians, Slimy Stuarts and Awful Egyptians are among the eras featured in this week's comedy snapshot of days gone by.
Robert Walpole struggles to talk to England's German King; a Scottish sportsman attacks dead cows at the Highland Games; American inventor Paul Revere demonstrates his gunpowder toothpaste; and the Roman Emperors channel the King of Pop in their musical argument over who's baddest of all.
Norse spouses reveal all in Viking Wife Swap and playwright Moliere lines up to discuss his demise with Death.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 14th June 2011
- Time
- 5:15pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
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) |
| Rhashan Stone | Ensemble Actor |
| Giles Terera | Ensemble Actor |
| Katy Wix | Ensemble Actor |
| Dominique Moore | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Gerard Foster | Writer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
| Colin Swash | Writer |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
| Caroline Norris | Series Producer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Producer |
| Imogen Cooper | Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Alison Gregory | Executive Producer |
| Nigel Williams | Editor |
| Mike Holliday | Editor |
| Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
| Richie Webb | Composer |