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 Saturday at 1:15pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 604
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Series 5, Episode 8
The surprising identity of Britain's top-scoring footballer is revealed, things get ridiculous on Germany's version of Historical Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, a Celtic farmer isn't terribly keen on plans for Hadrian's Wall, and the brainy pioneers of transportation sing about their inventions.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 18th June 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 |
| Mark Gatiss | Movie Executive |
| Steve Pemberton | Movie Executive |
| Reece Shearsmith | Movie Executive |
| Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
| Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
| Giles Terera | Ensemble Actor |
| Lawry Lewin | Ensemble Actor |
| John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
| Ben Ward | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
| Gerard Foster | Writer |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
| Greg Jenner | 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 |