
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 on Friday on CBBC at 6pm with Series 11, Episode 7
- Catch-up on Series 11, Episode 6
Streaming rank this week: 665
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Series 9 - Protesting With Pankhurst: Animated Special

Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this Horrible History of protest.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 20th August 2021
- Time
- 5pm
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 20 minutes
Cast & crew
Jessica Ransom | Various |
Richard David-Caine | Various |
Gemma Whelan | Various |
James McNicholas | Various |
Kayode Ewumi | Various |
Verona Rose | Various |
Dominique Moore | Various |
Oliver Wellington | Various |
Kiell Smith-Bynoe | Various (Voice) |
Harrie Hayes | Various (Voice) |
Daniel Lawrence Taylor | Various (Voice) |
Paul G Raymond | Various (Voice) |
Ben Ward | Writer |
Howard Read | Writer |
Claire Wetton | Writer |
James McNicholas | Writer |
Celia Morgan | Writer |
Matt Holt | Director |
Simon Wilson | Series Editor |
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 |
Craig Topham | 1st Assistant Director |