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
  • 136 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 10, Episode 9 repeated at 2:15pm on CBBC
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 969

Episode menu

Series 5 - Highlights Special

Some of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the brilliant but miserable Charles Dickens, and the very determined Rosa Parks.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Time
5pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 25th August 2013 9:00am CBBC
Tuesday 3rd December 2013 7:45am CBBC
Thursday 17th December 2015 7:45am CBBC
Sunday 5th June 2016 4:55pm CBBC
Sunday 3rd July 2016 1:10pm CBBC
Friday 8th July 2016 7:00pm CBBC
Sunday 17th July 2016 1:20pm CBBC
Sunday 5th February 2017 3:30pm CBBC
Wednesday 22nd March 2017 7:00pm CBBC
Thursday 29th June 2017 3:50pm CBBC
Thursday 13th July 2017 7:00pm CBBC
Tuesday 24th October 2017 7:00pm CBBC
Sunday 4th February 2018 8:30am CBBC
Sunday 4th February 2018 8:30pm CBBC
Monday 21st January 2019 7:00pm CBBC
Thursday 23rd May 2019 10:45am CBBC
Tuesday 25th June 2019 8:50am CBBC
Thursday 27th June 2019 8:50am CBBC
Friday 19th July 2019 11:20am CBBC
Saturday 14th September 2019 4:15pm CBBC
Sunday 15th September 2019 11:25am CBBC
Friday 29th November 2019 7:00pm CBBC
Thursday 28th May 2020 7:00pm CBBC
Friday 20th November 2020 7:00pm CBBC
Saturday 30th January 2021 12:25pm CBBC
Saturday 30th January 2021 5:25pm CBBC
Thursday 18th March 2021 10:10am CBBC
Monday 2nd August 2021 6:35pm CBBC
Thursday 26th August 2021 10:35am CBBC
Thursday 18th November 2021 10:00am CBBC
Sunday 26th June 2022 1:05pm CBBC
Wednesday 14th September 2022 11:35am CBBC
Sunday 6th November 2022 1:00pm CBBC
Sunday 5th February 2023 12:55pm CBBC
Tuesday 18th April 2023 10:25am CBBC
Wednesday 21st June 2023 10:30am CBBC
Tuesday 19th September 2023 8:30am CBBC

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Howick Various
Simon Farnaby Various
Ben Willbond Various
Mathew Baynton Various
Martha Howe-Douglas Various
Laurence Rickard Various
Sarah Hadland Various
Alice Lowe Ensemble Actor
Giles Terera Ensemble Actor
Lawry Lewin Ensemble Actor
Dominique Moore Ensemble Actor
John Eccleston Rattus Rattus
Guest cast
Al Murray Drummer
Writing team
Dave Cohen Writer
Ben Ward Writer
Caroline Norris Writer
Production team
Steve Connelly Director
Dominic Brigstocke Director
Caroline Norris Series Producer
Giles Pilbrow Producer
Imogen Cooper Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Peter Oliver Editor
Mike Holliday Editor
Miranda Jones Production Designer
Richie Webb Composer

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