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 6, Highlights Special repeated tomorrow at 1pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 969
Episode menu
Series 9 - Black British History
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
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) |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Howard Read | 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.