Horrible Science Series 2 confirmed
- New TV show Horrible Science is already confirmed as returning for a second series
- Series 1 launches on CBBC on Friday 9th May
CBBC has ordered a second series of Horrible Science, the new spin-off from Horrible Histories, before the first series has even begun airing.
The network says: "Laugh-out-loud comedy sketch series and educational resource Horrible Science, brought to you by the award-winning team behind Horrible Histories, will return for Series 2. Created with the unique 'Horrible' DNA of gruesome comedy combined with mind-bending scientific facts, silly songs and hilarious parodies, Horrible Science will continue to explore the awesome and gruesome science of the past, present and future. Similar to Series 1, there will be episodes linked to the KS2 National Curriculum, exploring topics such as the human body and living world, alongside a space special episode and delving into the world of AI."
Series 1 - starring Richard David-Caine, Harrie Hayes, Will Hislop, Halema Hussain, Emily Lloyd-Saini, James McNicholas, Jessica Ransom, Luke Rollason, Tom Stourton, Inel Tomlinson and Timmika Ramsay - launches on CBBC on Friday 9th May.
The producers say: "Grab your safety goggles! Horrible Science is preparing for take-off - with a Horrible blend of hilarious parodies, silly songs, fascinating facts, ridiculous wigs, curriculum-linked educational resources and star-studded guest appearances from the likes of Fred Sirieix, Gladiator Steel, TikTok scientist Big Manny and Judge Rinder.
"Ever wondered how Sir Isaac Newton would defy gravity on a rollercoaster? Or what a gym class where you defend yourself in the same way plants do would look like? Get ready for Horrible Science, brought to you by the award-winning team behind Horrible Histories."
In a first for BBC Children's and Education, Horrible Science will extend beyond a new TV show with episodes linked directly to the National Curriculum. Five of the episodes will be themed around key primary science topics: materials and states, forces and motion, light, sound and electricity, earth and space and working scientifically. BBC Bitesize Primary will feature 25 curriculum-linked sketches of these themes and songs taken from episodes.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children's and Education, says: "Our mission is to inform, educate and entertain and now, we're taking greater strides towards bringing entertainment and education closer together than ever before. Making it even easier for teachers and parents to bring the 'Horrible' magic into learning spaces. So, kids across the UK get ready to watch Horrible Science for homework!"
Below is the Series 1 trailer: