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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.

  • Due to return for Series 11
  • Special repeated Saturday at 1:15pm on CBBC
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 604

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Series 10, Episode 3 - Foul Football

Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Jessica Ransom, Jill Scott, Paul G Raymond
In honour of the Women's World Cup, legendary Lioness Jill Scott is joined by Rattus for a journey through the history of the beautiful game.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 19th July 2023
Time
6pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Sunday 12th January 2025 at 1:10pm on CBBC

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Stourton Various
Jessica Ransom Various
Richard David-Caine Various
Harrie Hayes Various
James McNicholas Various
Jon Culshaw Various (Voice)
Ethan Lawrence Ensemble Actor
Inel Tomlinson Ensemble Actor
Paul G Raymond Ensemble Actor
Timmika Ramsay Ensemble Actor
Dave Chapman Rattus Rattus
Guest cast
Jill Scott (as Jill Scott MBE) Guest
Viraj Juneja Ensemble Actor
Ekow Quartey Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Ben Ward Writer
Howard Read Writer
Claire Wetton Writer
Jessica Ransom Writer
Jack Bernhardt Writer
Production team
Céin McGillicuddy (as Cein McGillicuddy) Director
Paul Taylor Director
Jacqueline Pepall Director
Simon Wilson Series Editor
Matt Lamont Series Producer
Caroline Fisher Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Simon Welton Executive Producer
Sarah Mitchell Line Producer
Sam Salter Line Producer
Will Porter Editor
Duncan O'Neill Editor
Garry Smith Editor
Scott Edwards Editor
Al Rogers Editor
David Bryan Production Designer
Sally Broome Casting Director
Jeremy Hewson Director of Photography
Jemima Cotter Costume Designer
Lisa Halstead Make-up Designer
Richie Webb Composer
Rob Fellows Graphics
Jonny Drewek Graphics
Sheena Patel 1st Assistant Director
Scott Brooker Puppeteer

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