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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 9, Episode 8 repeated at 6:25pm on CBBC
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 639

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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

Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard, Alice Lowe. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

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

Cast
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
Writing team
Ben Ward Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Laurence Rickard Writer
Giles Pilbrow Writer
Greg Jenner Writer
Joe Tucker Writer
Raphael Warner Writer
Production team
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

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