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
  • 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.

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Series 9

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Horrible Histories - Series Nine DVD

Return of the CBBC multi-award-winning series that presents a laugh out loud take on history, with all the horrible bits left in.

Based on the successful books by Terry Deary and sporting a hugely talented ensemble of comic actors and special guest stars, Horrible Histories puts the hilarity in history's...

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