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
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Rowan Atkinson sings in Horrible Histories
Rowan Atkinson is Henry VIII, singing in the style of Elvis Presley.
Series 6 trailer
Horrible Histories returns to CBBC with brand new specials, looking at the lives of King Henry VIII, Alfred the Great, Boudica and many more historical figures!
Magna Carta song
King John explains The Magna Carta... via a song.
WW1 Song
A song from three rulers.
England vs Germany football match
Two commentators watch on as a historic game of football is played.
The WWI comedy newspaper
Horrible Histories focuses on the real-life story of The Wipers Times, a satirical newspaper distributed in the trenches.