
Horrible Histories
- TV sketch show
- CBBC / BBC One
- 2009 - 2025
- 154 episodes (11 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 11, Episode 2
- Catch-up on Series 11, Episode 1
Streaming rank this week: 558
Episode menu
Series 7, Episode 7 - Preposterous US Presidents

Horrible Histories takes a look at America and its various presidents, from George Washington to the present day, including President Jackson's rude parrot, the establishment of the Secret Service, German cowboys, and spy Mary Elizabeth Bowser.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 28th August 2017
- Time
- 5:25pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
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 |
James McNicholas | Ensemble Actor |
John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
Ben Ward | Writer |
Lucy Clarke | Writer |
Gerard Foster | Writer |
George Sawyer | Writer |
Howard Read | 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 |
Joe Tucker | Writer |
Raphael Warner | Writer |
Jessica Ransom (as Jess Ransom) | 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
Theodore Roosevelt and Teddy Bears
Thanks to Theodore Roosevelt we have the teddy bear! Find out how the teddy bear came oh so cute and fluffy into our lives...
Featuring: Jalaal Hartley, Ryan Sampson & Louise Ford.