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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.

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Series 9 - Gruesome Guide To Growing Up: Animated Special

Horrible Histories
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.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 7th July 2021
Time
5pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
15 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Stourton Various
Jessica Ransom Various
Richard David-Caine Various
Gemma Whelan Various
James McNicholas Various
Guest cast
Verona Rose Various
Dominique Moore Various
Esmay Francis Various (Voice)
Lily Gaffney Various (Voice)
Emily Lloyd-Saini Various (Voice)
Jay-Jay Prince Various (Voice)
Writing team
Ben Ward Writer
Howard Read Writer
Jessica Ransom Writer
James McNicholas Writer
Celia Morgan Writer
Production team
Matt Holt Director
Lisa Mitchell Series Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Simon Welton Executive Producer
Elaine Campbell Line Producer
Jim Hampton Editor
Rosy Thomas Production Designer
Kharmel Cochrane Casting Director
Jeremy Hewson Director of Photography
Marlene Lawlor Costume Designer
Sallie Adams Make-up Designer
Richie Webb Composer
Rob Fellows Graphics
Craig Topham 1st Assistant Director

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