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 9, Episode 14 repeated at 6:25pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 818
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 12
More historically accurate blood, guts, grime and gore from the Horrible Histories team.
Further details
The people of Strasbourg literally can't stand still as they experience Dance Fever and Horrible Histories TV presenter Fearne Polyester reports from a bizarre Greek festival.
The historical hilarity continues as two Celtic warriors hold a rap battle to see who is best at boasting, while King Charles II meets the man who tried to steal the Crown Jewels.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 19th July 2011
- Time
- 5:15pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jim Howick | Various |
| Simon Farnaby | Various |
| Ben Willbond | Various |
| Mathew Baynton | Various |
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Various |
| Laurence Rickard | Various |
| Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
| Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
| Alice Lowe | Ensemble Actor |
| Rhashan Stone | Ensemble Actor |
| Giles Terera | Ensemble Actor |
| Dominique Moore | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Gerard Foster | Writer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
| Fay Rusling | Writer |
| Rosanna Lowe | Writer |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
| Caroline Norris | Series Producer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Producer |
| Imogen Cooper | Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Alison Gregory | Executive Producer |
| Nigel Williams | Editor |
| Mike Holliday | Editor |
| Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
| Richie Webb | Composer |