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
- Special repeated Wednesday at 12:50pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 818
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 8
A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.
Further details
HHTV reporter Mike Peabody finds himself under attack when he gets caught up in the French Revolution; Henry VIII enjoys a highly dangerous sport for children; Saxon King Ethelred the Unready suffers a spate of online bullying from the Vikings; and the Suffragettes set the record straight in song.
Also in today's programme, the Hairy Vikings dish up some Norse delicacies to keep hunger at bay during the dark winter months; Henry I reveals his stupid death; and Madame Tussaud provides a step-by-step guide to her gruesome make.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 21st June 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 |
| Lawry Lewin | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
| Greg Jenner | Writer |
| Joe Tucker | Writer |
| Raphael Warner | 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 |