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.
- This series will continue at a later date
- Series 6, Highlights Special repeated tomorrow at 2:30pm on CBBC
Streaming rank this week: 445
Press clippings Page 2
What Horrible Histories gets wrong about history
The idea that Britain was multicultural in any meaningful sense before even the twentieth century stretches the definition of that word.
Ed West, The Spectator, 19th September 2023Taskmaster and the underrated comic genius of Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Thanks to Taskmaster, a whole new audience is finally discovering just how funny Kiell Smith-Bynoe is. Here's where to explore his genius further...
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 14th April 2023Scholastic to mark 30 years of Horrible Histories with new publishing and schools campaigns
Scholastic is marking the 30th anniversary of Horrible Histories with new books and national PR, marketing and schools campaigns and brand partnerships.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 17th January 2023Jim Howick on Ghosts and Horrible Histories
"Our view of history is naughty, but completely factual."
Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 18th September 2022Edinburgh TV Awards 2022 nominees
After Life, Mandy, Motherland, Sex Education, Stath Lets Flats and The Outlaws are amongst the nominees for the Edinburgh TV Awards 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 16th June 2022100 BBC TV gamechangers
The Sooty Show, Goodness Gracious Me and Hancock's Half Hour have been named amongst 23 comedy titles in a BFI list of the 100 most important television programmes from the BBC, as the broadcaster marks its 100th anniversary.
British Film Institute, 28th April 2022Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 results
Taskmaster, The Cleaner, Ghosts, Horrible Histories, Would I Lie To You?, Inside No. 9, Michael Spicer: Before Next Door, Dead Ringers, The Unbelievable Truth and You're Dead To Me are the winners in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 21st February 2022Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 shortlist
The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2022British comedies nominated for 2021 Rose d'Or Awards
Famalam, Motherland, Staged, Jerk, We Are Lady Parts, Horrible Histories, Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own and Joe Lycett's Got Your Back are amongst the nominees for the international Rose d'Or Awards 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd November 2021Comedy.co.uk Awards 2020 winners
After Life, Staged, Horrible Histories, Would I Lie To You?, Taskmaster and Inside No. 9 have won prizes in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2020. Radio 4 comedies Michael Spicer: Before Next Door, Dead Ringers, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and Joe Lycett's Obsessions have also won.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2021