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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 - 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
  • Catch-up on Series 11, Episode 7
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 931

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Series 11, Episode 5 - Twisted Technology

Horrible Histories
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.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 7th March 2025
Time
5:30pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
30 minutes

Video

Thomas Edison song

Thomas Edison sings Smells Like A Phonograph.

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