Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

  • TV sketch show
  • CBBC / BBC One
  • 2009 - 2024
  • 136 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.

Episode menu

Series 8, Episode 7 - Moon Mayhem

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's Moon landing on 20th July, Horrible Histories takes a special look into space.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th July 2019
Time
5:30pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 15th July 2019 7:30pm CBBC
Saturday 20th July 2019 9:30am CBBC
Friday 26th July 2019 1:10pm CBBC
Friday 25th October 2019 2:05pm CBBC
Sunday 3rd November 2019 2:25pm CBBC
Tuesday 3rd December 2019 12:50pm CBBC
Tuesday 11th February 2020 7:05pm CBBC
Sunday 23rd February 2020 11:55am CBBC
Saturday 28th March 2020 4:35pm CBBC
Tuesday 31st March 2020 9:20am CBBC
Saturday 2nd May 2020 8:30pm CBBC
Wednesday 6th May 2020 6:55pm CBBC
Sunday 10th May 2020 2:30pm CBBC
Tuesday 9th June 2020 9:55am CBBC
Friday 24th July 2020 7:00pm CBBC
Wednesday 5th August 2020 2:25pm CBBC
Sunday 9th August 2020 11:20am CBBC
Saturday 29th August 2020 8:30am CBBC
Wednesday 9th September 2020 9:40am CBBC
Saturday 26th September 2020 4:30pm CBBC
Wednesday 21st October 2020 9:45am CBBC
Tuesday 5th January 2021 6:35pm CBBC
Saturday 13th February 2021 11:55am CBBC
Saturday 20th February 2021 4:45pm CBBC
Tuesday 23rd February 2021 6:35pm CBBC
Thursday 18th March 2021 1:55pm CBBC
Monday 31st May 2021 11:15am CBBC
Friday 30th July 2021 10:35am CBBC
Tuesday 14th September 2021 10:40am CBBC
Monday 4th October 2021 10:30am CBBC
Sunday 17th October 2021 6:45pm CBBC
Sunday 24th October 2021 12:55pm CBBC
Monday 22nd November 2021 6:30pm CBBC
Wednesday 15th December 2021 9:25am CBBC
Sunday 9th January 2022 1:40pm CBBC
Sunday 9th January 2022 2:05pm CBBC
Tuesday 8th February 2022 10:30am CBBC

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Stourton Various
Jalaal Hartley Various
Jessica Ransom Various
Richard David-Caine Various
Gemma Whelan Various
Michael Abubakar Various
Harrie Hayes Various
Emily Lloyd-Saini Various
James McNicholas Various
Jon Culshaw Various (Voice)
Mike Wozniak Ensemble Actor
John Eccleston Rattus Rattus
Guest cast
Javone Prince Various
Phil Wang Various
Dara O Briain Self
Danielle Vitalis Ensemble Actor
Tia Gatwood Ensemble Actor
Writing team
George Sawyer Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Ben Ward Writer
Howard Read Script Editor
Claire Wetton Script Editor
Andrew Dawson (as The Dawson Brothers) Writer
Steve Dawson (as The Dawson Brothers) Writer
Tim Inman (as The Dawson Brothers) Writer
Madeleine Brettingham (as Madeline Brettingham) Writer
Henri Ward Writer
Production team
Steve Connelly Director
Adam Jenkins Director
Jack Cheshire Series Editor
Lisa Mitchell Series Producer
Matt Lamont Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Simon Welton Executive Producer
Elaine Campbell Line Producer
Adam Windmill Editor
Will Peverett Editor
Will Porter Editor
Jo Sutherland Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Jeremy Hewson Director of Photography
Jacqueline Mills Costume Designer
Siobhán Harper-Ryan Make-up Designer
Richie Webb Composer
Matthew Hanson 1st Assistant Director

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