
Horrible Histories
- TV sketch show
- CBBC / BBC One
- 2009 - 2025
- 154 episodes (11 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.
- This series will continue at a later date
- Series 8, Episode 3 repeated at 12:35pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 662
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Series 11, Episode 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 most ridiculous rules.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 14th February 2025
- Time
- 5:30pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes