Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
Horrible Histories
- TV sketch show
- CBBC / BBC One
- 2009 - 2024
- 140 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.
- Continues today on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 10, Episode 12
- Catch-up on Series 10, Episode 11
Streaming rank this week: 915
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Series 6 trailer
Horrible Histories returns to CBBC with brand new specials, looking at the lives of King Henry VIII, Alfred the Great, Boudica and many more historical figures!
England vs Germany football match
Two commentators watch on as a historic game of football is played.
The WWI comedy newspaper
Horrible Histories focuses on the real-life story of The Wipers Times, a satirical newspaper distributed in the trenches.
The final Horrible Histories song
After five series of top laughs, the original Horrible Histories team said goodbye. The show was always known for its musical numbers, and here's the team's final epic one together.