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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.
- Due to return for Series 11
- Series 7, Highlights Special repeated at 12:55pm on CBBC
Episode menu
Series 8, Episode 8 - Putrid Politics
Dani Dyer becomes Rattus's political advisor for tales of parliamentary people and plots.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 22nd July 2019
- Time
- 5:30pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Tom Stourton | Various |
Jalaal Hartley | Various |
Jessica Ransom | Various |
Richard David-Caine | Various |
Michael Abubakar | Various |
Harrie Hayes | Various |
Emily Lloyd-Saini | Various |
James McNicholas | Various |
Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
Ellie White | Ensemble Actor |
Mike Wozniak | Ensemble Actor |
John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
Phil Wang | Various |
Dani Dyer | Self |
Danielle Vitalis | Ensemble Actor |
Mabel Read | Ensemble Actor |
Samson Read | Ensemble Actor |
Ben Ward | Writer |
Dave Cohen | Writer |
Lucy Clarke | Writer |
Steve Punt | Writer |
Howard Read | Writer |
Claire Wetton | Script Editor |
Jane McCutcheon | Writer |
Max Davis (as Max Davies) | Writer |
James Kettle | Writer |
Vivienne Riddoch | Writer |
Steve Connelly | 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 |