Horrible Histories Series 9 episode guide

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 4, Episode 7 repeated at 9:20am on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 622

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Special: Black British History

Friday 7^th May 2021

Horrible Histories charts the contribution of black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian's Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-Century England.

Special: Gruesome Guide To Growing Up: Animated Special

Wednesday 7^th July 2021

Life wasn't always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother - even weeing on each others beds! And find out just why Henry VIII was so keen for his son Edward VI to stay inside.

Special: Protesting With Pankhurst: Animated Special

Friday 20^th August 2021

Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this Horrible History of protest.

Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Emily Lloyd Saini, Inel Tomlinson

4. Precious Planet

Friday 12^th November 2021

Charles Darwin hosts a look at how we've treated the planet throughout history.

5. Dastardly Dance

Friday 26^th November 2021

Strictly's Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic's Highland reel!

Christmas Special: Cracking Christmas

Friday 10^th December 2021

Meet the 18th Century man whose job was to walk a thousand turkeys from Norfolk to London - he set off in September, and yes, they did have shoes.

7. Foul Feasting

Friday 7^th January 2022

Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria's anti-fart bread.

8. Infectious Influencers

Friday 14^th January 2022

From Cleopatra's hairdo to Elizabeth I's flushing loo, meet history's biggest influencers.

Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Robert Rinder, James McNicholas

9. Banging Bling

Friday 21^st January 2022

From Henry VIII's wine fountain, to Empress Dowager's marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.

10. Diabolical Daily Life

Friday 28^th January 2022

Daily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egypt to Medieval Loo Man.

11. Monstrous Myths

Friday 4^th February 2022

Count Rattula looks at history's greatest myths and monsters.

12. Henry & Liz's Family Face-Off

Friday 11^th February 2022

Tudors King Henry VIII and daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler.

13. Cursed Careers

Friday 18^th February 2022

Rattus considers a career change, and luckily he has the whole of history to look through for ideas. Could he be an inventor like Babbage, or is the pirate life for him?

14. Smash Hit Songs

Friday 25^th February 2022

Rattus has an idea that might make him millions - he is going to launch a streaming service. However, to make Ratify a success, he is going to need some great songs from history.

Special: Big BBC Birthday Bonanza: Animated Special

Saturday 22^nd October 2022

Horrible Histories celebrates 100 years of the BBC with this special episode. What was the secret of looking great on a 1930s TV show? How did the BBC try to defeat the Nazis using regional accents? And just what was a kangaroo doing at the launch of BBC2? Plus our end song takes us through the history of children's TV.

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Horrible Histories - Series Nine DVD

Return of the CBBC multi-award-winning series that presents a laugh out loud take on history, with all the horrible bits left in.

Based on the successful books by Terry Deary and sporting a hugely talented ensemble of comic actors and special guest stars, Horrible Histories puts the hilarity in history's...

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