Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry
- TV sketch show
- BBC One
- 2011
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Stephen Fry presents prime-time highlight from the multi award-winning childrens' sketch show. Also features Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
In this episode, King Charles II raps about his party lifestyle, Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life, Shakespeare appears on Mastermind, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.
Further details
The first episode finds King Charles II rapping about his party-packed reign; pays a visit to Victorian Dragon's Den; and relays the history of the English Civil War in 90 seconds. Plus, Shakespeare takes the hot seat in Historical Mastermind; Helen of Troy is recounted as a photo love story; and a Viking rock band paint the town red ... literally.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 19th June 2011
- Time
- 6pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Stephen Fry | Host / Presenter |
| Jim Howick | Various |
| Simon Farnaby | Various |
| Ben Willbond | Various |
| Mathew Baynton | Various |
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Various |
| Sarah Hadland | Various |
| Laurence Rickard | Various |
| Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
| Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
| Katy Wix | Ensemble Actor |
| Lawry Lewin | Ensemble Actor |
| Dave Lamb | Various (Voice) |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Greg Jenner | Writer |
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
| Mathew Baynton | Writer |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| Chloe Thomas | Director |
| Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
| Caroline Norris | Producer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Cassian Harrison | Executive Producer |
| Charlie Fawcett | Editor |
| Mike Holliday | Editor |
| Will Peverett | Editor |
| Nigel Williams | Editor |
| Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
| Richie Webb | Composer |
| Matt Katz | Composer |