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Based on Terry Deary’s best-selling books, the 2009 TV adaptation introduces us to the silliest, messiest and most gory bits of history on screen, with host Rattus Rattus.
The cast continue to develop their own spin on the past, introducing us to party king Charles II, diva queen Cleopatra, plus the Incredible Incas of South America. (2010)
The team tackle some of the biggest and most ruthless names from the history books, through funny sketches and witty parodies of today's pop culture. (2011)
History is brought alive as the powerful and the poor recount their Stupid Deaths, serve up dishes to (literally) die for on Historical Masterchef, and interrupt news broadcasts (2012).
Delve deeper into the silly and slimy bits of history, from the Savage Stone Age through to the Troublesome 20th Century - featuring all your favourite characters once more (2013).
For the revamped 2015 series, a range of famous faces join the cast to explore the lives and tales of some of history's most rotten rulers.
Some of history's most brilliant minds star in three specials, marking 400 years since Shakespeare's death, BBC's Love to Read, and 350 years since the Great Fire of London.
The horrible history of 12 different themes are explored, from Atrocious Artists and Ingenious Inventors, to Monstrous Musicians and Deadly Dynasties (2017 - 18).
The team dive into another selection of themes, including episodes to mark the Mayflower's voyage, WWII and the moon landings. With Rattus and a handful of guest hosts to lead (2019 - 20).
Horrible Histories takes a look at life from the dinner table to the workplace and even the dance floor, as well as tackling the history of the day's contemporary hot topics (2021 - 22).
Make a date with new Horrible Histories! From Father's Day, to the NHS 75th Anniversary, and Guy Fawkes Night; the team dive into some of the past's silliest (and smelliest) stories! (2023 - 24)
