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.
- Continues on Friday 26th April on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 10, Episode 12
- Catch-up on Series 10, Episode 11
Streaming rank this week: 692
Episode menu
Series 7, Episode 7 - Preposterous US Presidents
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Palmer, Ryan Sampson, Jalaal Hartley
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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 28th August 2017 | 7:30pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 2nd September 2017 | 8:25am | CBBC |
| Saturday 2nd September 2017 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 3rd September 2017 | 10:00am | CBBC |
| Sunday 3rd September 2017 | 8:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 10th September 2017 | 4:45pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 23rd September 2017 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 2nd October 2017 | 8:35am | CBBC |
| Monday 2nd October 2017 | 2:10pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 31st December 2017 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 4th March 2018 | 8:30am | CBBC |
| Saturday 26th May 2018 | 11:25am | CBBC |
| Friday 28th September 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 14th November 2018 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 1st April 2019 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
| Monday 27th May 2019 | 12:45pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 24th July 2019 | 12:40pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 3rd November 2019 | 4:20pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 18th January 2020 | 8:30pm | CBBC |
| Tuesday 21st January 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 22nd April 2020 | 6:55pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 26th April 2020 | 11:20am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 19th May 2020 | 9:25am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 30th June 2020 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 30th September 2020 | 9:45am | CBBC |
| Saturday 24th October 2020 | 11:55am | CBBC |
| Tuesday 8th December 2020 | 10:15am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 27th January 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 14th March 2021 | 12:30pm | CBBC |
| Thursday 1st April 2021 | 9:25am | CBBC |
| Saturday 24th April 2021 | 12:55pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 24th April 2021 | 4:30pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 4th July 2021 | 1:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 4th July 2021 | 6:30pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 14th August 2021 | 12:35pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 11th September 2021 | 4:20pm | CBBC |
| Wednesday 6th October 2021 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Monday 29th November 2021 | 10:05am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 12th January 2022 | 10:30am | CBBC |
| Sunday 13th March 2022 | 1:45pm | 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 |
| 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.