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Horrible Histories (2009)

Family, Comedy 92m
80%
User
Score
8.7/10

The history they don't teach you in school.

Overview

Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.

Terry Deary

Creator

Top Billed Cast

John Eccleston

John Eccleston

Rattus Rattus (voice)

Jon Culshaw

Jon Culshaw

Additional Voices,

Jim Howick

Jim Howick

Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby

, Various

Ben Willbond

Ben Willbond

Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton

Jess Robinson

Jess Robinson

Additional Voices

Martha Howe-Douglas

Martha Howe-Douglas

Laurence Rickard

Laurence Rickard

Jalaal Hartley

Jalaal Hartley

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Media

From Charles II to Cavewoman 2, Horrible Histories cast share their favourite characters | BAFTA

From Charles II to Cavewoman 2, Horrible Histories cast share their favourite characters | BAFTA

Horrible Histories creators on bringing the show to life + a Monarchs Song sing-along! | BAFTA

Horrible Histories creators on bringing the show to life + a Monarchs Song sing-along! | BAFTA

Baroness Floella Benjamin presents the BAFTA Special Award to Horrible Histories | BAFTA

Baroness Floella Benjamin presents the BAFTA Special Award to Horrible Histories | BAFTA

CBBC: Horrible Histories - World War 1 sketch

CBBC: Horrible Histories - World War 1 sketch

Horrible Histories trailer

Horrible Histories trailer

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Seasons

Series 1

Series 1

2009 | 13 Episodes

Series 2

Series 2

2010 | 12 Episodes

Series 3

Series 3

2011 | 13 Episodes

Series 4

Series 4

2012 | 13 Episodes

Series 5

Series 5

2013 | 13 Episodes

Series 6

Series 6

2015 | 15 Episodes

Series 7

Series 7

2017 | 15 Episodes

Season 8

Season 8

2019 | 15 Episodes

Season 9

Season 9

2021 | 15 Episodes

Season 10

Season 10

2023 | 15 Episodes

Season 11

Season 11

2025 | 15 Episodes

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