Horrible Histories

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TV 2009-04-16 1h 32m Family Comedy
★ 8.0 / 10 · 69 votes
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80.6 %
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8.7 /10
6,941 votes
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74 %
127 votes
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79 %
67 votes

Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.

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Status
Returning Series
Runtime
1h 32m
Seasons
11
Episodes
154
Studios
Lion Television , Citrus Television
Network
CBBC
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Created by
Terry Deary
Cast
John Eccleston John Eccleston Rattus Rattus (voice) Jon Culshaw Jon Culshaw Jim Howick Jim Howick Simon Farnaby Simon Farnaby Various Ben Willbond Ben Willbond Mathew Baynton Mathew Baynton Jess Robinson Jess Robinson Additional Voices Martha Howe-Douglas Martha Howe-Douglas Laurence Rickard Laurence Rickard Jalaal Hartley Jalaal Hartley Jessica Ransom Jessica Ransom Lawry Lewin Lawry Lewin
Series 1 2009 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Episode 1 A pirate captain worries about an early bedtime and the four King Georges form a boyband. Apr 16, 2009 30m
  2. 2 Episode 2 A Stone Age doctor tries to help a modern patient and a Pharaoh invents the pyramid. Apr 23, 2009 30m
  3. 3 Episode 3 A Roman emperor finds a nasty alternative to candles, and an Egyptian tries to save money. Apr 30, 2009 30m
  4. 4 Episode 4 The Tudors sing their family history, Bob explains the complete history of Rome in two minutes, and a mad Victorian gentleman eats King Louis XIV's mummified heart. May 7, 2009 30m
  5. 5 Episode 5 A priest makes a piano from live pigs, Emperor Caligula declares war on the sea, and there are some disgusting beauty tips from Ancient Egypt. May 14, 2009 30m
  6. 6 Episode 6 An evil Greek god appears on a daytime chat show, a rich Georgian swaps his wife with a peasant, and we meet some weird medieval monsters. May 21, 2009 30m
  7. 7 Episode 7 There is a terrible smell in the Houses of Parliament, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life. May 28, 2009 30m
  8. 8 Episode 8 The Saxons exchange disgusting Christmas presents, a caveman goes on a TV cookery show, and we discover the bizarre causes of the First World War. Jun 4, 2009 30m
  9. 9 Episode 9 A Victorian inspector checks that school is suitably cruel, HHTV News reports live from the Great Plague, and Thumbelina drowns unpleasantly. Jun 11, 2009 30m
  10. 10 Episode 10 HHTV News reports live from the Battle of Thermopylae, Celt housewives find decorative uses for severed heads, and we learn the revolting truth about Roman toilets. Jun 18, 2009 30m
  11. 11 Episode 11 Queen Victoria learns that her British comforts are not very British, a Viking warrior won't stop talking in rhyme, and on 'Axe Factor', the contestants try to become executioners. Jun 25, 2009 30m
  12. 12 Episode 12 A Victorian teacher is confused by her pupils' bizarre names, the Romans run out of animals to execute, and Queen Victoria advertises her exercise DVD. Jul 2, 2009 30m
  13. 13 Episode 13 A lazy aristocrat invents the sandwich, the Romans host their own revolting cookery show and William Shakespeare is haunted by the ghost of King Richard III. Jul 9, 2009 30m
Series 2 2010 · 12 eps
  1. 1 Episode 1 A prank-loving emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine with Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town r… May 31, 2010 30m
  2. 2 Episode 2 A pirate captain regrets stealing a herd of seasick cows, a Georgian sportsman invents a whole new way of boxing, King Charles II raps about his party lifestyle, and the Georgian … Jun 1, 2010 30m
  3. 3 Episode 3 In Ancient Greece, it's time for Spartan High School Musical, a jester breaks bad news to Henry VIII using armpit raspberries, learn how to stay fit with the Caveman Workout, and … Jun 2, 2010 30m
  4. 4 Episode 4 Britain's greatest sailor, Admiral Nelson, turns out to be horribly seasick, two doctors from the Middle Ages argue over how to treat a patient, discover the many uses for an Inca… Jun 3, 2010 30m
  5. 5 Episode 5 An Incan kid has the worst birthday ever, a Roman farmer meets a door-to-door poo salesman, and King George IV embarks on a solo musical career. Jun 4, 2010 30m
  6. 6 Episode 6 The Ug and Ugio families go head to head on Stone Age Family Fortunes, mad King George III's doctors are even madder than he is, and Emperor Elagabalus launches his pranktastic Ro… Jun 8, 2010 30m
  7. 7 Episode 7 Joan of Arc gets a visit from a confused angel, a pirate captain tries to make his crew dress like ladies, and Mrs Celt enjoys being a Roman on Historical Wife Swap. Jun 15, 2010 30m
  8. 8 Episode 8 Some Vikings attack a monastery but can't remember why, a peasant gets a posh makeover on Georgian Fashion Fix, Crimewatch BC tries to solve the murder of Julius Caesar, and prepa… Jun 22, 2010 30m
  9. 9 Episode 9 The Stuarts are confused by the newly-discovered drink of tea, a Viking funeral ends in a massive fight, a child evacuated in the Blitz thinks farm animals are monsters, and some … Jun 29, 2010 30m
  10. 10 Episode 10 King Charles I sends someone else to get married for him, a new recruit regrets joining the Georgian army, and Queen Cleopatra reveals her weird beauty secrets. Jul 6, 2010 30m
  11. 11 Episode 11 Barmy Roman emperor Caligula fails to invade Britain so collects seashells instead, King Henry VIII plays tennis while Anne Boleyn is executed, and some naughty Saxon monks throw … Jul 13, 2010 30m
  12. 12 Episode 12 Ug and Grunt demonstrate how to paint like a caveman, some silly World War Two codebreakers forget their own code, and Henry VIII challenges the King of France to a wrestlemania-s… Jul 20, 2010 30m
Series 3 2011 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Aztec Home Cooking and Victorian Manners Meet an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, witness bizarre Aztec food on Historical Masterchef, see what happens when Queen Elizabeth I needs the toilet, and learn ho… May 30, 2011 30m
  2. 2 Episode 2 Some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle, the Saxons demonstrate the stupidest way to lose a battle, a Georgian goes shopping in a modern pet shop… May 31, 2011 30m
  3. 3 Episode 3 A confused World War I soldier spends his first day in the trenches, William Wallace launches his music career as a rock rebel, Lady Jane Grey wins a frankly terrible competition,… Jun 1, 2011 30m
  4. 4 Episode 4 An unusual Stuart highwayman doesn't always steal cash, a modern detective struggles to solve a series of murders in Emperor Caligula's house, HHTV goes undercover to prove allega… Jun 2, 2011 30m
  5. 5 Episode 5 A Welsh prince from the Middle Ages has a very stupid death, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants, a Tudor peasant get… Jun 3, 2011 30m
  6. 6 Episode 6 Henry VIII promotes his all meat, no vegetables diet plan, Bob Hale struggles desperately to explain the Middle Ages War of the Roses, a Stone Age man invents farming, and Admiral… Jun 7, 2011 30m
  7. 7 Episode 7 Robert Walpole struggles to talk to England's German king, a Scottish sportsman attacks dead cows in the Highland Games, American inventor Paul Revere demonstrates his gunpowder t… Jun 14, 2011 30m
  8. 8 Episode 8 HHTV reporter Mike Peabody gets caught up in the French Revolution, Henry VIII enjoys a highly dangerous sport for children, Saxon King Ethelred the Unready suffers online bullyin… Jun 21, 2011 30m
  9. 9 Episode 9 The Vikings launch their advert for 'We Sell Any Monk', Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome dis… Jun 28, 2011 30m
  10. 10 Episode 10 Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecu… Jul 12, 2011 30m
  11. 11 Episode 11 We rejoice in the odd marriage of Mary I and Philip II of Spain, whilst a pirate chef disgusts the judges on Historical Masterchef and a Stone Age man appears on Dragons' Den with… Jul 5, 2011 30m
  12. 12 Episode 12 The people of Strasbourg literally can't stand still with 'Dance Fever', HHTV presenter Fearne Polyester reports from a bizarre Greek festival, two Celtic warriors hold a rap batt… Jul 19, 2011 30m
  13. 13 Savage Songs Special Savage Songs compilation. Featuring the hip hop battle of the boasting Celts, pop superstar Cleopatra, rock rebel William Wallace, the soulful Suffragettes, the funky Aztec priest… Jul 26, 2011 30m
Series 4 2012 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Episode 1 Dick Whittington pitches a movie about his life, Stone Age technology geeks queue for hours at the unveiling of the Bronze Age, and some German bomber pilots find an unfortunate u… Apr 9, 2012 30m
  2. 2 Episode 2 Henry VIII appears on a TV show hoping to raise money from his antique abbeys. Also, Charles Darwin sings about his theory of Natural Selection, and a pirate captain aims to be Lo… Apr 10, 2012 30m
  3. 3 Episode 3 Queen Elizabeth I goes online dating, Greek philosopher Socrates foils his own rescue from prison, and Emicho of the Rhineland goes crusading with some very unusual Sat Navs to le… Apr 11, 2012 30m
  4. 4 Episode 4 HHTV's War Reporter Mike Peabody regrets his decision to cover the Norman Siege of Palermo, the Pilgrim Fathers rap about Jamestown in America, and a German submarine captain has … Apr 12, 2012 30m
  5. 5 Episode 5 Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel, and William Sha… Apr 13, 2012 30m
  6. 6 Episode 6 A confused Christopher Columbus declares he has found India and a Georgian woman reveals her very Stupid Death. Also, Victoria and Albert attend the Great Exhibition and Tsar Pete… Apr 20, 2012 30m
  7. 7 Episode 7 Emperor Napoleon plays in a very unusual chess match, a Victorian inventor builds an anti-seasickness ship with one small design flaw, a snowball fight breaks out at a public exec… Apr 27, 2012 30m
  8. 8 Episode 8 Emperor Nero visits the victims of the Great Fire of Rome, some Crusaders attend a training course on how to fight weird monsters, and we meet the man with the best (and worst) jo… May 4, 2012 30m
  9. 9 Episode 9 King Edward III gets married in a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle a… May 11, 2012 30m
  10. 10 Episode 10 William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely, Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like, a Saxon join… May 18, 2012 30m
  11. 11 Episode 11 Dr Culpeper invites us all to his highly unhealthy health spa, a Crusader knight competes on Historical Masterchef, King John worries about all the internet haters and crooner Wil… May 25, 2012 30m
  12. 12 Episode 12 A Victorian woman books a ticket on a very odd railway, a modern patient is (mis)treated by a Roman dentist, Alfred the Great pitches a movie about his life, and a Greek geek comp… Jun 1, 2012 30m
  13. 13 Savage Songs Special The Thinkers, Mary I, William Shakespeare, The New World, Luddites, Victoria and Albert, Mary Seacole, Natural Selection and RAF Pilots Jun 4, 2012 30m
Series 5 2013 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Episode 1 The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes; famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme; we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Ro… May 27, 2013 30m
  2. 2 Episode 2 Featuring a surprisingly charming Stuart highwayman; the Captain of the Titanic holds the world's worst safety briefing; famous writer Mary Shelley pitches the movie of her life; … May 28, 2013 30m
  3. 3 Episode 3 The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear; Charles Dickens sings about his life and books; the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Com… May 29, 2013 30m
  4. 4 Episode 4 Featuring the rather eccentric Georgian philosopher Jeremy Bentham; super-rich Roman politician Crassus raps about his blinging lifestyle; some unusual soldiers are recruited into… May 30, 2013 30m
  5. 5 Episode 5 Famous monk St Augustine struggles to introduce Christianity to Saxon England; Stuart diarist Samuel Pepys annoys the smartest men in Britain; we witness a daring escape from the … May 31, 2013 30m
  6. 6 Episode 6 Queen Victoria's coronation doesn't go quite as planned, George IV pulls out all the stops to impress his guests on Historical Come Dine With Me, ancient Greek bighead Alexander t… Jun 4, 2013 30m
  7. 7 Episode 7 Roman emperor Caesar Augustus reveals the lazy secret of his success, TV's most excitable reporter, Bob Hale, explains the very, very complex history of WW2, we meet Georgian Engl… Jun 11, 2013 30m
  8. 8 Episode 8 The surprising identity of Britain's top-scoring footballer is revealed, things get ridiculous on Germany's version of Historical Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, a Celtic farmer is… Jun 18, 2013 30m
  9. 9 Episode 9 There is public confusion when King Charles II bans coffee shops, a seasick chicken ruins a Roman sea battle, mighty Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramesses II, meets some smelly peasants on H… Jun 25, 2013 30m
  10. 10 Episode 10 A Victorian businessman goes undercover in his own factory, there's a right royal squabble over who should rule medieval England, we meet eccentric Georgian politician Mad Jack My… Jul 2, 2013 30m
  11. 11 Episode 11 DI Bones investigates an unusual Victorian traffic accident, Roman scientist Pliny the Elder suffers a Stupid Death in ancient Pompeii, Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Win… Jul 9, 2013 30m
  12. 12 Episode 12 Featuring a female dinosaur expert who sells seashells down on the seashore, Brian the handsome scientist reveals the weird wonders of the Greek Universe, TV's fastest-talking pen… Jul 16, 2013 30m
  13. 13 Song Special Some of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the… Jul 23, 2013 30m
Series 6 2015 · 15 eps
  1. 1 Magna Carta Special: Crooked King John and Magna Carta Horrible Histories returns for a special about King John and Magna Carta, starring Ben Miller. John annoys the Barons and agrees Magna Carta at Runnymede, after a banging rap batt… Feb 13, 2015 30m
  2. 2 Awesome Alfred the Great Special A special episode about King Alfred the Great, starring Tom Rosenthal. Watch Alfred argue with his older brothers then defeat the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics, su… May 25, 2015 30m
  3. 3 Wicked William the Conqueror Special A special episode about William the Conqueror, starring Kevin Eldon. We meet young William, Duke of Normandy, as he quarrels with Harold Godwinson about who should be King of Engl… Jun 1, 2015 30m
  4. 4 Mardy Mary Queen of Scots Special A special episode about Mary Queen of Scots, starring Jessica Ransom. This episode follows the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland to queen in France, back to q… Jun 8, 2015 30m
  5. 5 Naughty Napoleon Special A special episode about the great French leader Napoleon Bonaparte, starring Jim Howick. We follow Napoleon as he rises from humble beginnings to be the Emperor of France, bashing… Jun 15, 2015 30m
  6. 6 Horrid Henry VIII Special A special episode about King Henry VIII, starring Rowan Atkinson. We meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming king himself and going thr… Jun 22, 2015 30m
  7. 7 Crafty Cleopatra Special A special episode of the historical sketch show about the great Egyptian queen Cleopatra, starring Kathryn Drysdale. We meet Cleo as she clashes with her brother, seizes power and… Jun 29, 2015 30m
  8. 8 Gorgeous George III Special A special episode of the historical sketch show about King George III, starring Simon Farnaby. We follow George from a young unpopular king to a much loved figure some 60 years la… Jul 6, 2015 30m
  9. 9 Bolshy Boudica Special A special episode of the historical sketch show, focusing on the great British Queen Boudica, starring Lorna Watson from Watson & Oliver. We follow Boudica as she turns agains… Jul 13, 2015 30m
  10. 10 Wily Winston Churchill Special A special episode of the historical sketch show about Winston Churchill, starring Jim Howick. We follow Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, … Jul 20, 2015 30m
  11. 11 Tricky Queen Vicky Special A special episode of the historical sketch show about Queen Victoria, starring Sarah Hadland. We meet young Vicky as she becomes queen aged only 18, marries her true love Albert, … Jul 27, 2015 30m
  12. 12 'Orrible Oliver Cromwell Special A special episode of the historical sketch show about Oliver Cromwell. We follow Oliver as he rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimat… Aug 3, 2015 30m
  13. 13 Rotten Rulers Special A special episode of the historical sketch show featuring all your favourite rotten rulers from the series. Including naughty Napoleon annoying his Josephine and horrid Henry VIII… Aug 10, 2015 30m
  14. 14 It's a Wicked World Special A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring ghastly Genghis Khan, the wise Confucius and a dance-off during a naval battle! There's also a Bollywood number from Que… Aug 17, 2015 30m
  15. 15 Savage Songs Special A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring all your favourite songs from the series! Sing along with King Alfred about his burnt cakes, or with Henry VIII about hi… Aug 24, 2015 30m
Series 7 2017 · 15 eps
  1. 1 Monstrous Musicians Horrible Histories charts monstrous musicians, from Neanderthal screeches to Jimi Hendrix. Jun 15, 2017 30m
  2. 2 Exceptional Explorers Meet explorers throughout the ages, from Vikings in America to the first man on the moon. Jul 26, 2017 30m
  3. 3 Ridiculous Romantics Take a journey of romance through history, including King Henry VIII's 6 First Dates. Jul 31, 2017 30m
  4. 4 Atrocious Artists From Dali's surrealism to Chris Ofili's elephant poo, Horrible Histories does art history. Aug 7, 2017 30m
  5. 5 Heroic Heroes And Villainous Villains Steve Biceps searches for his top Deadly 60 villains, and Rattus meets his inner demons. Aug 14, 2017 30m
  6. 6 Ingenious Inventors From the wheel to WIFI, Horrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest inventors. Aug 21, 2017 30m
  7. 7 Preposterous US Presidents Horrible Histories looks at the 45 US presidents so far, and they are a strange bunch. Aug 28, 2017 30m
  8. 8 Ruthless Rulers From Vicious Vikings to 20th Century tyrants, experience history's most ruthless rulers. Sep 4, 2017 30m
  9. 9 Revolting Russian Revolutions Horrible Histories explores Russia's Revolting past in this bumper special episode. Sep 11, 2017 30m
  10. 10 Horrid Health Will drilling a hole in your head really cure a headache? Horrible Histories investigates. Sep 18, 2017 30m
  11. 11 Formidable Florence Nightingale There is much more to Florence Nightingale than being 'The Lady with the Lamp'... Mar 8, 2017 30m
  12. 12 Deadly Dynasties Horrible Histories explores some of the most famous families that have shaped the world. May 7, 2018 30m
  13. 13 Savage Songs An episode featuring songs from the series. Join the Horrible Hearts Club Band to sing through music, or go Downtown Threat with Al Capone. May 7, 2018 30m
  14. 14 Awesome Ancient Civilisations The team takes a look at many ancient cultures. Sketches: Alex the great finds out about kissing The Romans, Greeks and Chinese face off in a rap battle May 7, 2018 30m
  15. 15 Terrible Tudors Go through the history of the Tudor dynasty, through from Henry seven to Elizabeth the 1st. Along the way, also find out about Mary 1, in her vlog. May 7, 2018 30m
Season 8 2019 · 15 eps
  1. 1 Queen Vic's Home Vids Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and cameramen strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films! Jun 3, 2019 30m
  2. 2 Fashion Faux Pas The Horrible History of (sometimes literally) dressing to kill. Henry VIII has beef over whose armour is best and Louis XV dresses as a hedge. Jun 10, 2019 30m
  3. 3 Chaotic Collabs History is filled with tales of great minds coming together, and collaborating, to achieve incredible things. It’s also full of idiots working together to create an unholy mess, a… Jun 17, 2019 30m
  4. 4 Mind Your Manners! Rattus is panicking, as the Rat Queen is visiting the sewer and he has no idea how to behave nicely around royalty! Not only that, if he can somehow appear attractive to the Queen… Jun 24, 2019 30m
  5. 5 Fearsome Families Families - sometimes you love them, sometimes you bicker with them, and sometimes you marry them off to consolidate your power in Europe. Welcome to a look at some of history’s mo… Jul 1, 2019 30m
  6. 6 Bizarre Beasts A look at some of the various ways in which, throughout history, humans have lived with, worked with, and interacted with animals. Jul 8, 2019 30m
  7. 7 Moon Mayhem Comedian and space nerd Dara O Briain joins Rattus as guest host for a special show that marks the anniversary of the 1969 moon landings. Jul 15, 2019 30m
  8. 8 Putrid Politics Dani Dyer becomes Rattus’ political advisor as we look at everything from the birth of democracy to Margaret Thatcher having to change her voice so she would be taken more serious… Jul 22, 2019 30m
  9. 9 Heroic Home Front A look at how World War II played out on the home front, featuring Churchill's secret loo, the heroic 'ATA Girls' and German spies being caught out by their delicious sausages. Sep 9, 2019 30m
  10. 10 Fierce Females A celebration of some of history’s greatest females, including Spartan Queen Gorgo terrorising Historical Love Island, supergroup The Tudor Queens and the original Wonder Women. Mar 8, 2020 30m
  11. 11 Outrageous Olympics Alex Scott joins Rattus for a sport-themed special. Mary Queen of Scots goes grief-golfing, the H2 Freestylers take on a whole village, and the sports-mad Henry VIII sings Get Swe… Jul 17, 2020 30m
  12. 12 Mayflower Malarkey The Puritans set sail, Queen Elizabeth I loses a colony, and the Founding Fathers sing! Sep 14, 2020 30m
  13. 13 Holly H Song Special Rattus has launched his own radio station (‘BBC Radio Number Two’) and who better to advise him on the songs he should be playing than social media star Holly H? Together, they br… Jul 17, 2020 30m
  14. 14 Fantastic Firsts Special A special show featuring some of history’s greatest firsts, including the first ever library, Olympic Games, people on the moon and rat roller-skating on TV! Jul 27, 2020 30m
  15. 15 Beastly Bodily Functions Special Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken join Rattus for a selection of old and new sketches relating to bodies. Aug 3, 2020 30m
Season 9 2021 · 15 eps
  1. 1 British Black History Horrible Histories charts the contribution of Black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian’s Wall? Why was a West African … Apr 30, 2021 30m
  2. 2 Gruesome Guide To Growing Up 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 civilisa… Jul 7, 2021 30m
  3. 3 Protesting With Pankhurst Protests about inequality or environmental damage are common today, but how have people protested in the past? Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this history of protest, fro… Aug 20, 2021 30m
  4. 4 Precious Planet Charles Darwin presents a special show, as Horrible Histories takes a timely look at our planet and how we’ve behaved towards it throughout history. We look at how we’ve not alwa… Nov 1, 2021 30m
  5. 5 Dastardly Dance Strictly’s Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic’s Highland reel! Nov 26, 2021 30m
  6. 6 Cracking Christmas Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season. Dec 10, 2021 30m
  7. 7 Foul Feasting Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria’s anti-fart bread. Jan 7, 2022 29m
  8. 8 Infectious Influencers From Cleopatra’s hairdo to Elizabeth I’s flushing loo, meet history’s biggest Influencers. Jan 14, 2022 29m
  9. 9 Banging Bling From Henry VIII’s wine fountain, to Empress Dowager’s marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures. Jan 21, 2022 29m
  10. 10 Diabolical Daily Life Daily life can be a bit of a grind, but not as much as it was in the past! Rattus takes us round the clock, revealing daily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egy… Jan 28, 2022 29m
  11. 11 Monstrous Myths Count Rattula guides us through some of history’s greatest myths and monsters, including Henry VIII’s Robin Hood obsession and ancient ghostbusters. Feb 4, 2022 28m
  12. 12 Henry and Liz's Family Face-Off Terrible Tudors King Henry VIII and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler. Henry had a mechanical dragon kite, but Liz had a flushing toilet. Feb 11, 2022 28m
  13. 13 Cursed Careers Rattus considers a career change, and luckily he has the whole of history to look through for ideas. Could he be an inventor like Babbage, or is the pirate life for him? Feb 18, 2022 27m
  14. 14 Smash Hit Songs Rattus has an idea that might make him millions – he is going to launch a streaming service. However, to make Ratify a success, he is going to need some great songs from history. Feb 25, 2022 28m
  15. 15 Big BBC Birthday Bonanza Horrible Histories celebrates 100 years of the BBC with this special episode. What was the secret of looking great on a 1930s TV show? How did the BBC try to defeat the Nazis usin… Oct 15, 2022 21m
Season 10 2023 · 15 eps
  1. 1 Daft Dads In honour of Father’s Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history’s daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin! Jun 16, 2023 28m
  2. 2 NHS 75th Birthday Special How did the NHS come into being? When was the first kidney transplant? Is half a chicken actually a cure for anything? Find out as comedian and former psychiatric nurse Jo Brand j… Jul 5, 2023 28m
  3. 3 Foul Football Legendary Lioness Jill Scott joins Rattus to look at the history of the beautiful game, including Shakespearean mentions, women’s football being banned and coffins on the pitch! Jul 19, 2023 28m
  4. 4 Gruesome Gunpowder Plot Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. Nov 3, 2023 28m
  5. 5 Hideous Homes From how Henry VIII had the most comfortable poo possible, to finding out which bit of his house Charles Dickens called The Demon – take a tour of horrible homes through history. Feb 2, 2024 28m
  6. 6 Ruinous Rivals From warring brothers to farting mothers, Horrible Histories presents some of the biggest, best and worst rivalries throughout time. Guest starring Rosie Jones, Fred Sirieix and R… Feb 9, 2024 28m
  7. 7 Radical Renaissance Legendary artists Da Vinci and Michelangelo are the guides for a journey through one of history’s most creative, and sometimes weirdest, periods. Feb 16, 2024 28m
  8. 8 Gory Greek Myths From the Trojan Horse, to Jason and his Argonauts going to find the Golden Fleece, and Zeus going on historical first dates as an ant, Horrible Histories presents mythical mayhem,… Feb 23, 2024 28m
  9. 9 The Chaotic Civil War Grisly tales of the Civil War, one of the weirdest, wildest periods in English history, featuring the only time that a king has been tried and executed for treason Mar 1, 2024 28m
  10. 10 Bewitching Books Comedian and children’s author Rosie Jones is here to help Rattus choose his World Book Day outfit, and discover the gory details behind some favourite children’s books! Mar 6, 2024 28m
  11. 11 Terrifying Tower of London Famous inmates, botched escapes and thefts, and Henry VIII’s favourite executions – they’re all here in a terrifying history of the Tower of London. Mar 8, 2024 28m
  12. 12 Rotten Romans in Britain Everything from roads to baths to pies, hosts Emperor Nero and warrior queen Boudicca are here to show what the Romans did while they were here in Britain Mar 13, 2024 28m
  13. 13 Loo Man's Gross Guide From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history’s grossest things. Mar 15, 2024 28m
  14. 14 Songtastic Musical Special Rattus has enlisted the help of Richie – the Horrible Histories songwriter – to help him present a special song-filled show by making every one of Rattus’ bits a song too! Mar 20, 2024 28m
  15. 15 Kings and Queens - A Right Royal Special Featuring a new sketch with Elizabeth I searching for a successor in her show England’s Got Monarchs, and Rattus is the guide through some of HH's most regal sketches! Jun 14, 2024 28m
Season 11 2025 · 15 eps
  1. 1 Brilliant Brains From taking man to the moon to figuring out how to get rid of a poo in a submarine, Mark Labbett joins Rattus for a look at some of history’s most brilliant brainboxes. Feb 7, 2025 28m
  2. 2 Ridiculous Rules From William the Conqueror making rules about chopping off body parts to Elizabeth I in court over some swan-related mischief, Horrible Histories takes a look at some history’s mo… Feb 14, 2025 28m
  3. 3 Ludicrous Landmarks How long does it take to build a pyramid? Why didn’t people like the Statue of Liberty? Why are there pineapples on St Paul’s? Horrible Histories takes a tour of the world’s great… Feb 21, 2025 28m
  4. 4 Terrible Transport From camels to space rockets, via Dandy Horses, actual horses, royal train rides, cars, balloons and planes, it's the Horrible History of travel. Feb 28, 2025 28m
  5. 5 Twisted Technology The watch! The mobile phone! The microwave! The vibrating poo platform! Thomas Edison stage diving! It’s all here as Horrible Histories takes a journey through the history of tech. Mar 7, 2025 28m
  6. 6 Enormous Empires With everything from mid-battle diarrhoea to a warlord taking over a geography class, take a journey charting the rise and fall of some of history’s biggest empires. Mar 14, 2025 28m
  7. 7 Monstrous Mothers From terrifying Spartan mums to hidden Victorian mums, via Queen Victoria and Cleopatra, Horrible Histories looks at some of history’s most monstrous mothers. Mar 28, 2025 28m
  8. 8 Rat-o-Vision Song Contest If you watch one song contest this year, then make sure it’s the Eurovision Song Contest! But if you watch two, then look no further than this Rat-o-vision special, where Rattus d… May 16, 2025 28m
  9. 9 Putrid Pirates and Salty Seadogs Captain Ratbeard takes to the high seas and sets sail on his maiden voyage, taking a look at everything from who not to kidnap if you’re a pirate to the dangers of pooing inside a… Nov 7, 2025 28m
  10. 10 The Roaring 1920s! General strikes! Surplus women! Deadly mummy’s curses! Winston Churchill fangirling over Charlie Chaplin! Take a trip to the Roaring Twenties! Nov 14, 2025 28m
  11. 11 Hair-Raising Holiday Horrible Histories takes a short trip through the history of holidays, including Queen Victoria by the sea, Napoleon the tourist attraction and deadly sweet treats. Nov 21, 2025 28m
  12. 12 Barmy Battles Special An enormous pillow fight has broken out in the sewer between Rattus and his siblings. With that in mind, he brings us a special battle-themed show, chock-full of fight-filled hist… Nov 28, 2025 28m
  13. 13 Phiendish Pharaohs From preparing for the afterlife to having your own butt doctor, Tutankhamun, Cleopatra, Ramesses II and more are here to reveal what life was like as a fiendish pharaoh. Dec 5, 2025 28m
  14. 14 Top Ten Naughtiest People Rattus is on the naughty step yet again. But at least it has given him an excellent idea for a list of some of his favourite sketches as he presents his top ten of some of history… Dec 12, 2025 28m
  15. 15 Pitiful Princes and Princesses Marie Antoinette, Henry VIII, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Loo Man is here to explore why being a prince or princess hasn’t always been the lovely life some might imagine. Dec 19, 2025 28m
Specials 2010 · 93 eps
  1. 1 Savage Songs A compilation of the songs from the second series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of C… Jul 27, 2010 30m
  2. 2 Horrible Christmas Christmas is a time for charity, hope and goodwill to all men - but for Horrible Histories it's a time of farting jesters, finding bacon in your Christmas card, and having your di… Dec 17, 2010 30m
  3. 3 Horrible Histories Big Prom Party As part of the 2011 BBC Proms, the cast of Horrible Histories join up with the Aurora Orchestra, the Choir from the Music Centre, the Kids Company Choir and a group of dancers for… Jul 30, 2011 61m
  4. 4 Sport Relief Bob Report Mar 22, 2012 4m
  5. 5 Sport Special Special sport episode of the historical sketch show, based on the successful series of books. All the top sporting action from the past, including Emperor Nero and Jesse Owens sin… Jul 20, 2012 30m
  6. 6 Scary Special Death from 'Stupid Deaths' presents a show full of spooky highlights in this Halloween special. Oct 31, 2012 30m
  7. 7 Ridiculous Romance We find out what happens when Henry VIII takes part in TV show Dating In Darkness and meets latest love Anne of Cleves, discover the problems encountered by Queen Elizabeth I’s po… 30m
  8. 8 Frightful First World War Bob Hale and Rattus Rattus guide us through the horrible history of 1914-18. Featuring the soldiers, pilots, civilians, girl guides, suffragettes and even kings who were all caugh… 30m
  9. 9 Sensational Shakespeare April 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Britain's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare (or is it William Shagspeare or Willm Shakspere - even the great Bard him… Apr 19, 2016 30m
  10. 10 Staggering Storytellers Who wrote the first detective novel? When were books invented? Why do we like stories so much? In its own distinctive and irreverently accurate style, the episode takes a look at … Jul 11, 2016 30m
  11. 11 The Grisly Great Fire of London For the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Horrible Histories returns for a one-off special looking at the disaster and the events that surrounded it. On the night of … Sep 5, 2016 30m
  12. 12 Savage Songs Special (2013) Some of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the… Jul 23, 2013 30m
  13. 13 Savage Songs Special (2012) In a special musical episode of the award-winning Horrible Histories, host Rattus Rattus chooses his favourite songs from the fourth series to entertain his young nephew. Jul 4, 2012 30m
  14. 14 Top 5: 1. Football with Alex Scott England footie star Alex Scott delves into the Horrible history of Soccer. From the Middle Ages, when whole villages would play against each other, with dire injuries as a consequ… Jun 19, 2019 30m
  15. 15 Top 5: 2. Back to School with Emily Atack Back to School??! Ugh! It could be worse, though – in honour of everyone going back to school, Emily Atack takes you through the Horrible History of what school days were like in … Aug 15, 2019 30m
  16. 16 Black History Month with Oti Mabuse In celebration of Black History Month, Oti Mabuse brings you a selection of Horrible Histories sketches and songs featuring Rosa Parks, Civil War spy Mary Bowser, pioneering boxer… Oct 1, 2019 12m
  17. 17 Brexit Nish Kumar brings us a selection of sketches about European Historical figures, featuring the dance stylings of the Normans, Italian fashion, Leonardo da Vinci, Louis XIV’s bottom… Jan 31, 2020 9m
  18. 18 Savage Songs Special (2011) Chronological compilation of the standout music videos from the third series, as chosen by the producers. An encore is omitted this year to make room for the slightly longer "Mona… Jul 26, 2011
  19. 101 Song - The 4 Georges. Born 2 Rule 30m
  20. 102 Song - The Wives of Henry VIII. Divorced Beheaded & Died 30m
  21. 103 Song - Making a Mummy 30m
  22. 104 Song - Terrible Tudors 30m
  23. 105 Song - A Gorgeous Georgian Lady 30m
  24. 106 Song - I'm a Knight 30m
  25. 107 Song - Caveman Love 30m
  26. 108 Song - It's Not True! 30m
  27. 109 Song - The Plague Song
  28. 110 Song - British Things
  29. 111 Song - We are Greek
  30. 112 Song - Burke & Hare
  31. 201 Song - Literally (The Viking Song)
  32. 202 Song - Charles II. King of Bling
  33. 203 Song - Spartan High School Musical
  34. 204 Song - We're the WWII Girls
  35. 205 Song - George IV. Couldn't Stand My Wife
  36. 206 Song - Blackbeard's Song
  37. 207 Song - Victorian Inventions
  38. 208 Song - Learn Your Hieroglyphics
  39. 209 Song - Real Live Cowboys
  40. 210 Song - Boudicca
  41. 211 Song - Funky Monks
  42. 212 Song - Do the Pachacuti
  43. 301 Song - Dick Turpin, Highwayman
  44. 302 Song - All The Monarchs!
  45. 303 Song - William Wallace, Scottish Rebel
  46. 304 Song - Work, Terrible Work!
  47. 305 Song - Ra Ra Cleopatra
  48. 306 Song - The Truth About Richard III
  49. 307 Song - The Evil Emperors' Song
  50. 308 Song - The Suffragettes' Song
  51. 309 Song - Discaztec (Ain't Staying Alive)
  52. 310 Song - The English Civil War Song
  53. 311 Song - The Ages of Stone
  54. 312 Song - Celtic Boast Battle
  55. 401 Song - The Few (RAF Pilots)
  56. 402 Song - Charles Darwin. Natural Selection
  57. 403 Song - The Thinkers
  58. 404 Song - It's a New World (Pilgrim Fathers)
  59. 405 Song - Mary Seacole
  60. 406 Song - Victoria & Albert. A Love Ballad
  61. 407 Song - We've got The Blue-Blooded Blues
  62. 408 Song - The Luddites!
  63. 409 Song - The Borgia Family
  64. 410 Song - Mary the First
  65. 411 Song - William Shakespeare & the Quills
  66. 412 Song - (We're the) Georgian Navy
  67. 501 Song - Rosa Parks. I Sat on a Bus
  68. 502 Song - Vikings and Garfunkel
  69. 503 Song - Charles Dickens
  70. 504 Song - Crassus. Minted
  71. 505 Song - Joan of Arc
  72. 506 Song - Alexander the Great
  73. 507 Song - Owain Glyndŵr. First Prince of Wales
  74. 508 Song - Transportation
  75. 509 Song - Henry VII. The Original Tu-Tu-Tudor
  76. 510 Song - Matilda(s) and Stephen ... and Henry
  77. 511 Song - Australia
  78. 512 Song - We're History (The Finale)
  79. 513 Science with Dara Ó Briain In honour of Science Week, Dara Ó Briain brings you some of his favourite science-themed sketches, including the music of Charles Darwin, the serious goings-on at The Royal Societ… Mar 6, 2020
  80. 514 The Bits We Left Out (S02) Second season extended episodes and sketches.
  81. 515 The Bits That Went Wrong (S02) Outtakes and gag reel from the second season
  82. 516 Season 2 Quizzes All quizzes from the second season
  83. 517 Stuff We Couldn't Fit In (S03) More cut or extended scenes and sketches from the third season
  84. 518 More Bits That Went Wrong (S03) More hilarious outtakes and gag reel from the third season.
  85. 519 Season 3 Quizzes Quizzes from the third season.
  86. 520 More Stuff We Couldn't Fit In (S04) Extended scenes and cut sketches from the fourth season.
  87. 521 Stuff That Didn't Make It Finished work that had content that didn't match the themes.
  88. 522 Season 4 Quizzes Quizzes from the fourth season.
  89. 523 Season 5 Quizzes Quizzes from the fifth season.
  90. 524 Even More Stuff We Couldn't Fit In (S5)
  91. 525 Even More Bits That Went Wrong (S5)
  92. 526 Animated Specials: 1. Gruesome Guide to Growing Up 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 civilisa…
  93. 528 'Orrible Opera Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are our hosts for a special live concert as part of the BBC Proms season at London’s Royal Albert Hall, introducing us to th… Sep 8, 2023 73m
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