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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 14 repeated at 6:25pm on CBBC
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 818

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Series 8 - Holly H Song Special

Horrible Histories. Holly H
Social media star Holly H is Rattus's guest on his radio station, BBC Radio Number Two.

Notes

This is noted in some places as being the 13th episode of Series 8, however it was the 11th broadcast.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 20th July 2020
Time
5:35pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Stourton Various
Jalaal Hartley Various
Jessica Ransom Various
Richard David-Caine Various
Michael Abubakar Various
Harrie Hayes Various
Emily Lloyd-Saini Various
James McNicholas Various
Jon Culshaw Various (Voice)
Ellie White Ensemble Actor
John Eccleston Rattus Rattus
Guest cast
Holly H Self
Danielle Vitalis Ensemble Actor
Tia Gatwood Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Ben Ward Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Lucy Clarke Writer
Howard Read Script Editor
Claire Wetton Script Editor
Susie Donkin Writer
Production team
Steve Connelly Director
Jack Cheshire Series Editor
Lisa Mitchell Series Producer
Matt Lamont Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Simon Welton Executive Producer
Elaine Campbell Line Producer
Will Peverett Editor
Will Porter Editor
Christopher Poole Editor
Jo Sutherland Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Jeremy Hewson Director of Photography
Jacqueline Mills Costume Designer
Siobhán Harper-Ryan Make-up Designer
Richie Webb Composer
Matthew Hanson 1st Assistant Director

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