Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
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.
- Continues today on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 10, Episode 12
- Catch-up on Series 10, Episode 11
Streaming rank this week: 913
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Series 7, Episode 12 - Deadly Dynasties
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Lolly Adefope, Tom Stourton, Gemma Whelan, Jalaal Hartley
A look at the deadliest dynasties and how they came to, and then held on, to power.
Further details
A look at the deadliest dynasties and how they came to, and then held on, to power. Witness Aggrippina's deadly recipes for success and Napoleon's needy sister, how the Lancastrians and the Yorkists came together for Love Day, how to stage a Russian coup, and how our Royal Family, the Windsors, came to change their family name to something a little 'less German'.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 7th May 2018
- Time
- 2:50pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8th May 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 10th June 2018 | 11:20am | CBBC |
| Thursday 26th July 2018 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Friday 5th October 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 7th November 2018 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 21st November 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 6th May 2019 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Monday 6th May 2019 | 7:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 19th May 2019 | 3:55pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 25th July 2019 | 11:45am | CBBC |
| Monday 2nd December 2019 | 12:50pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 28th January 2020 | 7:05pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 22nd February 2020 | 8:25pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 12th April 2020 | 2:50pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 31st May 2020 | 11:25am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 17th June 2020 | 9:55am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 8th July 2020 | 6:55pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 8th October 2020 | 9:30am | CBBC |
| Friday 23rd October 2020 | 6:55pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 28th October 2020 | 6:55pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 5th December 2020 | 11:55am | CBBC |
| Saturday 5th December 2020 | 4:50pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 4th February 2021 | 6:40pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 15th August 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 2nd September 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Friday 15th October 2021 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Saturday 23rd October 2021 | 5:05pm | CBBC |
| Friday 3rd December 2021 | 10:00am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 18th January 2022 | 10:30am | 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 |
| James McNicholas | Ensemble Actor |
| Ellie White | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Dan Li | Ensemble Actor |
| Sophie Wu | Ensemble Actor |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Lucy Clarke | Writer |
| Gerard Foster | Writer |
| George Sawyer | Writer |
| Daniel Peak | Writer |
| Dan Maier | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Christine Rose | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Martin Trenaman | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ben Ward | Script Editor |
| Daniel Peak | Script Editor |
| Howard Read | Script Editor |
| Ian Curtis | Director |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| Adam Jenkins | Director |
| David Staite | Series Editor |
| Tom Miller | Series Producer |
| Lisa Mitchell | Producer |
| Melissa Hardinge | Executive Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Simon Welton | Executive Producer |
| Elaine Campbell | Line 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 |
| Jim Imber | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
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