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 10, Special repeated at 12:15pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 531
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Series 4 - Sport Special
Multi-award-winning comedy sketch show Horrible Histories returns with a special sports-themed episode, packed full of fascinating facts about some of the top sporting moments from the past.
Further details
In this one-off special, the action includes Emperor Nero and Jesse Owens singing the history of the Olympics, in Flame! We're at the finish line to see Pheidippides run the first ever marathon; count down the top Marathon Cheats of all time and take a look back at some of our favourite Horrible Histories sporting events.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 20th July 2012
- Time
- 5:30pm
- 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 |
| Mark Gatiss | Movie Executive |
| Steve Pemberton | Movie Executive |
| Reece Shearsmith | Movie Executive |
| Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
| Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
| Rhashan Stone | Ensemble Actor |
| Giles Terera | Ensemble Actor |
| Dominique Moore | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Jason Lewis | Ensemble Actor |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
| Colin Swash | Writer |
| Mark Shillabeer | Writer |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
| Chloe Thomas | Director |
| Caroline Norris | Series Producer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Producer |
| Imogen Cooper | Producer |
| Melissa Hardinge | Executive Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Alison Gregory | Executive Producer |
| Nigel Williams | Editor |
| Mike Holliday | Editor |
| Will Peverett | Editor |
| Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
| Richie Webb | Composer |