SUMMARY:
Horrible Histories is back with a special episode delving in to the life and times of the world’s most famous writer. Tom Stourton stars as the Bard, as we find out about his humble beginnings, his glove-making father and his early life as an actor. How did he climb to become a royal favourite? And what was it like to be in the audience of one of his plays, where fruit was thrown at the stage, it was illegal for women to act, and there were no toilets?
ORIGINAL AIRDATE:
Tuesday 19th April 2016
STARRING:
Tom Stourton
Jalaal Hartley
Jessica Ransom
Richard Atwill
Richard David-Caine
Thom Tuck
Gemma Whelan
Dominique Moore
Louise Ford
Daniel Lawrence-Taylor
Natalie Walter
GUEST-STARRING:
Mel Giedroyc
Miles Jupp
WRITTEN BY:
Lucy Clarke
Dave Cohen
Toby Davies
Gerard Foster
Danny Peak
Steve Punt
George Sawyer
Joe Tucker
Raphael Warner
Ben Ward
Daniel Maier
EDITOR: Gareth Heal
PRODUCER: Lisa Mitchell
DIRECTORS: Steve Connelly
PUPPETEER: John Eccleston ANIMATION: Joke Disco, Studio 43
COMPOSER: Richie Webb HISTORICAL CONSULTANT: Greg Jenner
ADDITIONAL VOICES: Jon Culshaw
FULL DESCIPTION:
Horrible Histories is back on CBBC, with a special episode delving in to the life and times of the world’s most famous writer. Tom Stourton stars as the Bard, as we find out about his humble beginnings, his glove-making father and his early life as an actor. How did he climb to become a royal favourite? And what was it like to be in the audience of one of his plays, where fruit was thrown at the stage, it was illegal for women to act, and there were no toilets?
Packed with laughs, facts and quizzes, the show ends with a song featuring every one of his plays. The episode has a special guest appearance from Miles Jupp. Horrible Histories is Lion TV Production for CBBC
SKETCHES:
Oh Yea! Magazine: Shakespeare's early life
A look at Shakespeare’s unknown early life, glove-making father and wife prove to be quite boring!
Shakespeare gets advice from Tudor playwrites
Considering a change from actor to writer, Shakespeare attempts to get some advice from some of the writer’s down at the pub, only to be mocked.
H! Entertainment Round-Up: Tudor Entertainment
A look at the top 3 forms of entertainment in the Tudor era leave Shakespeare’s plays just beaten by ‘Jackanapes’
Parody of E! News
Tudor Actor (Part 1)
A Tudor man seeks a job as an actor in one of Shakespeare’s plays, however he learns he has to start at the bottom…literally
Singin' in Urine
After a successful marriage proposal, a reminder why singing in Tudor streets isn't such a good idea
Escape to the Historical Country
Shakespeare and Anne are looking for a home, but things soon get in the way
Parody of Escape to the Country
Shakespeare Quote Alert
Shakespeare and his wife go to their local market, but the new celebrity isn't too keen about his fans.
Horrible Publishing: Shakespeare
Shakespeare attempts to get his work published in a new setting, however he finds all his plots have been repeated many times.
The Plays What I've Written
Shakespeare and the writer’s take the stage to list every single one of his plays.
Let’s Talk About Theatre
A shocked presenter discovers the state of Tudor theatres as well as finding out the inspiration behind Romeo and Juliet.
SONG: The Writer’s In the House
Ben Johnson, Christopher ‘Kit’ Marlow and Gabriel Spencer are the writer’s who love to drink, fight and get arrested. Shakespeare, however, prefers to focus on his writing and finance more, but it’ll be him who ends up with success!
None-A-Day (Advertisement)
A Tudor Doctor advertises the importance of NOT eating your five-a-day
Tudor Actor (Part 2)
A budding actor in Shakespeare’s plays is disappointed with the young woman he’s playing.
Horrible Histories Horticultural Society Garden Show in the time of William Shakespeare (or HHHSGSITTOWS)
Taking a look at the best Tudor gardening methods to keep pests away and meet the Ottoman ‘Head’ Gardener.
Historical Desktops: William Shakespeare
The Bard quickly comes up with a play for King James I, to earn the title of ‘The King’s Men’
Tudor Actor (Part 3)
Finally given an acting role, he must take one of the stage directions very seriously.
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