Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
Horrible Histories
- TV sketch show
- CBBC / BBC One
- 2009 - 2024
- 140 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.
- Returns tomorrow on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 10, Episode 11
- Series 10, Episode 5 repeated Monday at 6pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 477
Episode menu
Series 7 - Monstrous Musicians
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Lolly Adefope, Ryan Sampson
Horrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 15th June 2017
- Time
- 5pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25th September 2017 | 5:25pm | CBBC |
| Monday 25th September 2017 | 7:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 1st October 2017 | 8:30pm | CBBC |
| Friday 6th October 2017 | 8:35am | CBBC |
| Friday 6th October 2017 | 2:10pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 23rd December 2017 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 15th February 2018 | 9:25am | CBBC |
| Saturday 5th May 2018 | 11:25am | CBBC |
| Thursday 20th September 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Friday 26th October 2018 | 8:25am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 6th November 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 14th January 2019 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 26th March 2019 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Monday 27th May 2019 | 9:50am | CBBC |
| Friday 28th June 2019 | 8:50am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 23rd July 2019 | 1:10pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 14th September 2019 | 5:15pm | CBBC |
| Friday 29th November 2019 | 12:05pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 7th December 2019 | 8:30pm | CBBC |
| Monday 13th January 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 15th March 2020 | 11:40am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 7th April 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 11th April 2020 | 2:35pm | CBBC |
| Monday 11th May 2020 | 9:25am | CBBC |
| Monday 22nd June 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 27th August 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 12th September 2020 | 11:55am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 22nd September 2020 | 9:45am | CBBC |
| Friday 16th October 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 30th November 2020 | 10:15am | CBBC |
| Thursday 31st December 2020 | 10:50am | CBBC |
| Sunday 17th January 2021 | 11:40am | CBBC |
| Monday 18th January 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Friday 26th March 2021 | 10:15am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 31st March 2021 | 1:55pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 13th April 2021 | 10:25am | CBBC |
| Sunday 16th May 2021 | 12:55pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 30th May 2021 | 6:40pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 3rd July 2021 | 12:25pm | CBBC |
| Monday 27th September 2021 | 10:35am | CBBC |
| Friday 19th November 2021 | 10:00am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 4th January 2022 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Saturday 5th March 2022 | 1:55pm | CBBC |
| Monday 4th April 2022 | 3:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 18th July 2022 | 9:30am | CBBC |
| Sunday 7th August 2022 | 1:15pm | CBBC |
| Monday 15th May 2023 | 10:25am | CBBC |
| Sunday 10th September 2023 | 1:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 7th April 2024 | 1:20pm | CBBC |
Cast & crew
| Tom Stourton | Various |
| Jalaal Hartley | Various |
| Jessica Ransom | Various |
| Richard David-Caine | Various |
| Gemma Whelan | Various |
| Ryan Sampson | Various |
| Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
| Louise Ford | Ensemble Actor |
| Lolly Adefope | Ensemble Actor |
| Samson Kayo | Ensemble Actor |
| Tom Palmer | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Greek |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Lucy Clarke | Writer |
| Howard Read | Writer |
| Daniel Peak | Writer |
| Benjamin Partridge | Writer |
| Dan Maier | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Christine Rose | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Martin Trenaman | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ben Ward | Script Editor |
| Daniel Peak | Script Editor |
| Paul Davighi | Writer |
| Ian Curtis | Director |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| David Staite | Series Editor |
| Tom Miller | Series Producer |
| Lisa Mitchell | Producer |
| Melissa Hardinge | Executive Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Simon Welton | Executive Producer |
| Adam Windmill | Editor |
| Will Porter | Editor |
| Antony Cartlidge (as Anthony Cartlidge) | Production Designer |
| Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
| Pete Rowe | Director of Photography |
| Ros Little | Costume Designer |
| Jeremy Hewson | Director of Photography |
| Vicky Voller | Make-up Designer |
| Richie Webb | Composer |
| Adam Jenkins | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
The Evolution of Music
Horrible Histories sings us through the evolution of music, from how music began with caveman drums to modern pop acts like One Direction.
Featuring: Tom Stourton, Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Richard David-Caine, Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Louise Ford, Lolly Adefope, Samson Kayo, Tom Palmer & Sanjeev Bhaskar (Greek).