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
  • 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
  • Series 10, Episode 9 repeated tomorrow at 2:15pm on CBBC
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 969

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The Evolution of Music

Horrible Histories sings us through the evolution of music, from how music began with caveman drums to modern pop acts like One Direction.

Jacqueline Wilson reacts to the Horrible Histories song

Jacqueline Wilson reacts to seeing a version of herself in the Horrible Histories Staggering Storytellers song.

Staggering Storytellers song

Horrible Histories parody Little Mix's Black Magic in the Staggering Storytellers special. This song features Beatrix Potter, Malorie Blackman, Jacqueline Wilson and Enid Blyton. The Staggering Storytellers special is on CBBC on Monday 11th July at 5pm. Guide

What to eat to avoid disease

Want to keep disease away? Then eat none-a-day!

Shakespeare Quote Alert

William Shakespeare can't even walk down the street without people quoting his work.

Shakespeare at School

See what happens when William Shakespeare visited a modern day school to talk about his writing.

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