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 Sunday at 1pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 934
Episode menu
Series 9 - Gruesome Guide To Growing Up: Animated Special
Life wasn't always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother - even weeing on each others beds! And find out just why Henry VIII was so keen for his son Edward VI to stay inside.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 7th July 2021
- Time
- 5pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 15 minutes
Cast & crew
| Tom Stourton | Various |
| Jessica Ransom | Various |
| Richard David-Caine | Various |
| Gemma Whelan | Various |
| James McNicholas | Various |
| Verona Rose | Various |
| Dominique Moore | Various |
| Esmay Francis | Various (Voice) |
| Lily Gaffney | Various (Voice) |
| Emily Lloyd-Saini | Various (Voice) |
| Jay-Jay Prince | Various (Voice) |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Howard Read | Writer |
| Jessica Ransom | Writer |
| James McNicholas | Writer |
| Celia Morgan | Writer |
| Matt Holt | Director |
| 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 |
| Craig Topham | 1st Assistant Director |