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 3 - Ridiculous Romantics
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Gemma Whelan
This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.
Further details
With his woeful record for choosing the right woman, Henry VIII enlists the help of Maître d' Fred Sirieix as he tries to find the right wife on Historic First Dates. Elsewhere, we sample some Medieval Munich Love Magic, see how Renaissance men tried to impress the ladies, listen to some of History's greatest love letters, and watch as King Alfonso of Spain's wedding takes a turn he's not expecting.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 31st July 2017
- Time
- 5:25pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 31st July 2017 | 7:30pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 5th August 2017 | 8:25am | CBBC |
| Saturday 5th August 2017 | 3:20pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 6th August 2017 | 10:00am | CBBC |
| Sunday 6th August 2017 | 3:40pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 6th August 2017 | 8:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 13th August 2017 | 9:30am | CBBC |
| Sunday 20th August 2017 | 2:50pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 30th August 2017 | 9:30am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 26th September 2017 | 8:35am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 26th September 2017 | 2:10pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 27th December 2017 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 14th February 2018 | 9:25am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 14th February 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 12th May 2018 | 11:25am | CBBC |
| Monday 24th September 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 8th November 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 4th February 2019 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Monday 27th May 2019 | 10:50am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 24th July 2019 | 10:45am | CBBC |
| Sunday 3rd November 2019 | 3:50pm | CBBC |
| Friday 29th November 2019 | 1:05pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 21st December 2019 | 8:30pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 15th January 2020 | 7:05pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 29th March 2020 | 11:05am | CBBC |
| Sunday 29th March 2020 | 3:45pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 9th April 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 11th April 2020 | 3:35pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 13th May 2020 | 9:25am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 24th June 2020 | 6:55pm | CBBC |
| Monday 31st August 2020 | 6:45pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 24th September 2020 | 9:45am | CBBC |
| Saturday 26th September 2020 | 11:55am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 2nd December 2020 | 10:15am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 20th January 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 31st January 2021 | 11:40am | CBBC |
| Sunday 14th February 2021 | 11:45am | CBBC |
| Monday 29th March 2021 | 9:55am | CBBC |
| Friday 2nd April 2021 | 2:00pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 15th April 2021 | 10:25am | CBBC |
| Sunday 30th May 2021 | 1:20pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 13th June 2021 | 6:55pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 17th July 2021 | 1:40pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 14th August 2021 | 4:50pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 1st September 2021 | 10:35am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 29th September 2021 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 23rd November 2021 | 10:00am | CBBC |
| Thursday 6th January 2022 | 10:25am | CBBC |
| Sunday 6th March 2022 | 1:45pm | CBBC |
| Friday 18th March 2022 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 7th April 2022 | 3:00pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 20th July 2022 | 9:30am | CBBC |
| Sunday 7th August 2022 | 2:10pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 17th May 2023 | 10:25am | CBBC |
| Sunday 24th September 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 |
| James McNicholas | Ensemble Actor |
| Ellie White | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Sanjeev Bhaskar | Shah Jahan |
| Fred Sirieix | Self |
| 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
Henry VIII does Historical First Dates
How will Henry VIII get on with his date Catherine of Aragon... his dead brother's wife. Awks!
Featuring: Tom Stourton, Jessica Ransom, Jon Culshaw & Fred Sirieix.