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.
- Due to return for Series 11
- 2016 Specials repeated Sunday at 1:15pm on CBBC
- Streaming rank this week: 990
Episode menu
Series 9 - Black British History
Horrible Histories. Javone Prince
Horrible Histories charts the contribution of black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian's Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-Century England.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 7th May 2021
- Time
- 5pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Saturday 8th May 2021 | 12:25pm | CBBC |
Tuesday 1st June 2021 | 11:15am | CBBC |
Thursday 10th June 2021 | 6:35pm | CBBC |
Wednesday 21st July 2021 | 10:10am | CBBC |
Friday 1st October 2021 | 5:00pm | CBBC |
Saturday 2nd October 2021 | 4:40pm | CBBC |
Sunday 10th October 2021 | 12:50pm | CBBC |
Monday 11th October 2021 | 10:30am | CBBC |
Friday 15th October 2021 | 6:45pm | CBBC |
Tuesday 19th October 2021 | 5:00pm | CBBC |
Wednesday 20th October 2021 | 8:25pm | CBBC |
Monday 25th October 2021 | 10:10am | CBBC |
Monday 28th February 2022 | 8:25am | CBBC |
Friday 29th April 2022 | 2:00pm | CBBC |
Wednesday 8th June 2022 | 2:55pm | CBBC |
Sunday 28th August 2022 | 1:45pm | CBBC |
Wednesday 19th October 2022 | 11:35am | CBBC |
Monday 27th February 2023 | 8:30am | CBBC |
Friday 12th May 2023 | 5:30pm | CBBC |
Wednesday 24th May 2023 | 10:30am | CBBC |
Wednesday 21st February 2024 | 10:25am | CBBC |
Cast & crew
Tom Stourton | Various |
Jessica Ransom | Various |
Richard David-Caine | Various |
Javone Prince | Various |
Kayode Ewumi | Various |
Akemnji Ndifornyen | Various |
Verona Rose | Various |
Dominique Moore | Various |
Oliver Wellington | Various |
Kiell Smith-Bynoe | Various (Voice) |
Harrie Hayes | Various (Voice) |
James McNicholas | Various (Voice) |
Howard Read | Writer |
Dave Cohen | Writer |
Ben Ward | Writer |
Claire Wetton | Writer |
James McNicholas | Writer |
Akemnji Ndifornyen | Writer |
Tasha Dhanraj | Writer |
Athena Kugblenu | Writer |
Celia Morgan | Writer |
Matt Holt | Director |
Simon Wilson | Series Editor |
Lisa Mitchell | Series Producer |
Melissa Hardinge | Executive Producer |
Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
Simon Welton | Executive Producer |
Elaine Campbell | Line Producer |
Jim Hampton | Editor |
Rosy Thomas | Production Designer |
Kharmel Cochrane | Casting Director |
Jeremy Hewson | Director of Photography |
Marlene Lawlor | Costume Designer |
Sallie Adams | Make-up Designer |
Richie Webb | Composer |
Rob Fellows | Graphics |
Akemnji Ndifornyen | Composer |
Craig Topham | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Black British History song
A song about Ira Aldridge.
Featuring: Tom Stourton, Jessica Ransom & Javone Prince.