Horrible Histories
- TV sketch show
- CBBC / BBC One
- 2009 - 2025
- 154 episodes (11 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.
- Continues today on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 11, Episode 3
- Catch-up on Series 11, Episode 2
Episode menu
Series 5 - Highlights Special
Some of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the brilliant but miserable Charles Dickens, and the very determined Rosa Parks.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 23rd July 2013
- Time
- 5pm
- 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 |
| Sarah Hadland | Various |
| Alice Lowe | Ensemble Actor |
| Giles Terera | Ensemble Actor |
| Lawry Lewin | Ensemble Actor |
| Dominique Moore | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Al Murray | Drummer |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Caroline Norris | Writer |
| Steve Connelly | Director |
| Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
| Caroline Norris | Series Producer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Producer |
| Imogen Cooper | Producer |
| Melissa Hardinge | Executive Producer |
| Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
| Peter Oliver | Editor |
| Mike Holliday | Editor |
| Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
| Richie Webb | Composer |