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
  • 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.

Shakespeare song

Shakespeare doesn't like fighting, but Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe, Gabriel Spenser, Ben Jonson and Queen Elizabeth I do.

From 2016 Specials.

The Horrible Histories Shakespeare special is on Tuesday 19th April. Guide

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