British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television TV

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We Are History

A parody of historical and archaeological documentaries starring Marcus Brigstocke.

Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television TV

Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry presents prime-time highlight from the multi award-winning childrens' sketch show.

Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television TV

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Childrens' sketch show based around sport and health. Created by the production team behind Horrible Histories.

Psychobitches. Therapist (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions TV

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A Sky Arts sketch show that sees some of history's most famous women psychoanalysed.

The Wallace & Gromit Prom. Copyright: BBC Radio

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Prom 20 of the 2012 BBC Proms, presented by Nick Park's claymation creations, complete with Wallace's own Proms commission: "My Concerto in Ee, Lad".

The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu TV

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Two Thousand Years Of Radio. Marcus Brigstocke Radio

Two Thousand Years Of Radio

Historical comedy looking at the history of British 'radio' over 2,000 years.

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC TV

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Vic Reeves and a team of comedy characters answer questions posed by CBBC viewers - no matter how weird or wonderful those questions may be.

Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films TV

Yonderland

Family-friendly fantasy comedy series for Sky1 starring the cast of Horrible Histories in various roles, and a host of puppets too.

Bill. Bill Shakespeare (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: BBC Films / Cowboy Films Film

Bill

Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.

Ye Olde Dragons' Den. Copyright: BBC TV

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CBBC pilot. Spoof edition of the business investing series 'packed with fascinating facts and big laughs'.

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Horrible Science. Copyright: Toff Media TV

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The Complete And Utter History Of Britain. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Michael Palin. Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

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Quacks. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Hendrick (Rupert Everett), Robert (Rory Kinnear), Caroline (Lydia Leonard), William (Mathew Baynton), John (Tom Basden). Copyright: Lucky Giant TV

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Sitcom about Victorian medical pioneers, created by Rev writer James Wood.

Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans. Copyright: Altitude Film Entertainment Film

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Comedy amidst the Boudiccan revolt, with a Roman teenager captured by a feisty Celt.

End Of Part One. Copyright: London Weekend Television TV

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Sketch show written by David Renwick and Andrew Marshall.

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Do Not Adjust Your Set. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Denise Coffey, Michael Palin, David Jason, Eric Idle TV

Do Not Adjust Your Set

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Corpse Talk. Adam Online

Corpse Talk

Animated comedy-led chat show which focuses on the achievements of a selection of historical figures.

Artwork by Martin Brown. Credit: BBC Radio

Horrible Histories: 'Orrible Opera

The English National Opera and conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson dive into the Horrible History of opera.

Blast From The Past. Morgana Robinson TV

Blast From The Past

Sketch show pilot from the creative team behind Horrible Histories.

Michael Bentine's Potty Time. Michael Bentine. Credit: Thames Television TV

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Madcap sketch-based history series - told with puppets, by ex-Goon Michael Bentine.

Horrible Science. James McNicholas. Credit: Lion Television, Eleanor Howarth TV

Horrible Science

Science-centric factual comedy sketch show.

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