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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 10, Special repeated at 12:15pm on CBBC
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 531

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Series 9, Episode 4 - Precious Planet

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

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th November 2021
Time
5pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
35 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Tuesday 26th November 2024 at 9:20am on CBBC

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Stourton Various
Jessica Ransom Various
Richard David-Caine Various
Harrie Hayes Various
Emily Lloyd-Saini Various
James McNicholas Various
Jon Culshaw Various (Voice)
Divian Ladwa Ensemble Actor
Ethan Lawrence Ensemble Actor
Inel Tomlinson Ensemble Actor
Paul G Raymond Ensemble Actor
Timmika Ramsay Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Robert Rinder (as Rob Rinder) Self
Avalon Grace Ensemble Actor
Bethany D'Mello Ensemble Actor
Henry Patterson Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Ben Ward Writer
Lucy Clarke Writer
Howard Read Writer
Jessica Ransom Writer
Jack Bernhardt Writer
Akemnji Ndifornyen Script Editor
Susie Donkin Writer
Max Olesker Writer
Production team
Gordon Anderson Director
Simon Wilson Series Editor
Ben Rogers Series Producer
Matt Lamont Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Simon Welton Executive Producer
Imogen Gay Line Producer
Elaine Campbell Development Line Producer
Lisa Mitchell Development Series Producer
Duncan O'Neill Editor
Garry Smith Editor
James Cooper Editor
James Lagen Editor
Sarah Milton Production Designer
Kharmel Cochrane Casting Director
Sally Broome Casting Director
Jemima Cotter Costume Designer
Ian Liggett Director of Photography
Kevin Brown Director of Photography
Lisa Halstead Make-up Designer
Richie Webb Composer
Rob Fellows Graphics
Alex Candlin 1st Assistant Director
Sam Roffey 1st Assistant Director

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