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 on Friday on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 10, Episode 13
- Catch-up on Series 10, Episode 12
Streaming rank this week: 934
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Series 7 - Awesome Ancient Civilisations
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
Horrible Histories presents a guide to ancient civilisations.
Further details
Horrible Histories presents a guide to ancient civilisations, featuring new sketches about Alexander the Great's first kiss, Emperor Nero's greatest hits, and how double parking in ancient times could result in being impaled, rather than fined. Also, Swill Gumbitz takes a look at Greek statues, the musical instrument that could make you poo yourself, and the evolution of bottom-wiping.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 7th May 2018
- Time
- 3:50pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 10th May 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 17th June 2018 | 11:20am | CBBC |
| Thursday 9th August 2018 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 9th October 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 4th November 2018 | 4:20pm | CBBC |
| Friday 23rd November 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 19th February 2019 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 20th May 2019 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Monday 20th May 2019 | 7:30pm | CBBC |
| Monday 27th May 2019 | 10:20am | CBBC |
| Thursday 25th July 2019 | 12:40pm | CBBC |
| Monday 2nd December 2019 | 1:50pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 30th January 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 7th March 2020 | 8:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 14th June 2020 | 11:20am | CBBC |
| Friday 19th June 2020 | 9:55am | CBBC |
| Friday 10th July 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 27th October 2020 | 7:10pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 19th December 2020 | 12:05pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 19th December 2020 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 9th February 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Friday 9th April 2021 | 10:45am | CBBC |
| Sunday 9th May 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 31st July 2021 | 4:35pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 1st August 2021 | 1:00pm | CBBC |
| Friday 27th August 2021 | 10:25am | CBBC |
| Sunday 29th August 2021 | 6:40pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 19th October 2021 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Saturday 13th November 2021 | 4:45pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 7th December 2021 | 10:05am | CBBC |
| Thursday 20th January 2022 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Sunday 27th March 2022 | 1:10pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 21st August 2022 | 2:15pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 18th September 2022 | 1:45pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 18th September 2022 | 6:25pm | CBBC |
| Friday 30th September 2022 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 12th November 2023 | 1:00pm | 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 |
| Samson Kayo | Ensemble Actor |
| Tom Palmer | Ensemble Actor |
| James McNicholas | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Greek |
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Indian Dignitary |
| Dan Li | Ensemble Actor |
| Sophie Wu | Ensemble Actor |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Lucy Clarke | Writer |
| George Sawyer | Writer |
| Howard Read | 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 |
| Paul Davighi | Writer |
| Gabby Hutchinson Crouch | 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 |
| 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 |
| Adam Jenkins | 1st Assistant Director |