
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
Streaming rank this week: 931
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Series 11, Episode 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.
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.