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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
  • Series 8, Special repeated tomorrow at 9:20am on CBBC
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 693

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'Orrible Opera

Highlights from the Horrible Histories Prom at London's Royal Albert Hall, featuring classic stories and music from operas by Mozart, Verdi, Rossini and Handel.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th September 2023
Time
5:30pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
75 minutes

Video

Mozart explains what opera is

Join Mozart and his friends as he explains what opera is.

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