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 28th February on CBBC at 5:30pm with Series 11, Episode 4
- Catch-up on Series 11, Episode 3
Streaming rank this week: 1,143
Press clippings Page 8
Horrible Histories: 40 horrible facts
We celebrate five glorious years of Horrible Histories with 40 frankly fantastic facts, but can you spot the one fake?
Greg Jenner, Radio Times, 27th May 2013Horrible Histories is back and brilliant as ever
Nothing falls flat in this rambunctious sketch show, which 'makes history look less crap' with dazzling writing and pop pastiches.
Sarah Dempster, The Guardian, 25th May 2013Horrible Histories team to make film about Shakespeare
The cast of hit CBBC sketch show Horrible Histories are to star in Bill, a new comedy film about William Shakespeare.
British Comedy Guide, 13th May 2013Video: Terry Deary interview
The Horrible Histories author is struggling not to say something outrageous. Just don't mention schools... or libraries... or football.
Cole Moreton, The Telegraph, 11th May 2013Horrible Histories books have naturally come to an end
Popular children's book series, Horrible Histories, is to end after 20 years according to author Terry Deary.
BBC News, 2nd April 2013Horrible Histories: 20 years of entertaining children
Horrible Histories has evolved into a phenomenon encompassing books, stage shows and a children's TV series as funny as anything aimed at adults.
Richard Preston, The Telegraph, 21st February 2013Deary's attack on libraries branded 'ignorant twadle'
Authors, including artistic director of Bath Children's Literature Festival David Almond have criticised Horrible Histories author Terry Deary's comments that libraries are damaging the book industry.
Daisy Bowie-Sell, The Telegraph, 14th February 2013Horrible Histories tours to Middle East
Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain, the children's history show currently showing in the daytime slot at the Garrick Theatre, will embark on a tour to the Middle East before returning to its West End home in October.
Kieran Corcoran, What's On Stage, 29th August 2012Horrible Histories film in development
The producer of Horrible Histories has revealed that the team behind the show are working on developing a feature film spin-off.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2012Terry Deary: The man behind the Horrible Histories
The wildly successful Horrible Histories books and TV shows - facts boosted by lots of jokes - are adored by children and adults alike. Writer Terry Deary thinks it's because his characters often subvert authority.
Jon Henley, The Guardian, 14th July 2012