SUMMARY:
Horrible Histories takes a look at America and its various presidents, from George Washington to the present day, including President Jackson's rude parrot, the establishment of the Secret Service, German cowboys, and spy Mary Elizabeth Bowser.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE:
Monday 28th August 2017, 5:25PM
STARRING:
Jalaal Hartley
Tom Stourton
Jessica Ransom
Gemma Whelan
Richard David-Caine
Ryan Sampson
Louise Ford
Samson Kayo
Jamess McNicholas
Tom Palmer
WRITTEN BY:
Lucy Clarke
Dave Cohen
Gerard Foster
Danny Peak
Howard Read
Ben Ward
Daniel Maier
Christine Rose
Martin Trenaman
EDITORS: David Staite, Will Porter, Adam Windmill
PRODUCERS: Tom Miller, Lisa Mitchell
DIRECTORS: Steve Connelly, Ian Curtis
PUPPETEER: John Eccleston ANIMATION: Studio 43, Joke Disco
COMPOSER: Richie Webb HISTORICAL CONSULTANT: Greg Jenner
ADDITIONAL VOICES: Jon Culshaw
FULL DESCIPTION:
Horrible Histories takes a look at America and its various presidents, from George Washington to the present day, including President Jackson's rude parrot, the establishment of the Secret Service, German cowboys, and spy Mary Elizabeth Bowser.
SKETCHES:
Washington’s Guide to Victory
George Washington advertises his book, which explains all of his ‘tactical master plans’ from the Battle of Long Island through to the Battle of White Plains. Advertisement
Designing the American Seal
The Founding Fathers must decide on a seal for the USA, but are resistant to most of the designs.
Historical Desktops: Jefferson & Bonaparte
Napoleon is selling off New Orleans and Thomas Jefferson is keen to get his hands on it, and after an interruption from King George III, Jefferson manages to negotiate very well!
Wild West Languages
One cowboy is outraged when he hears that English is not the only language being spoken, but one message is got across clearly.
The Funeral of Andrew Jackson
One loud-mouthed guest who took after Jackson continually interrupts his funeral.
Grace Bedell’s advice for Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln appears on an online chat and is given some strange advice from one girl.
Mary Bowser Undercover
Northern Statist, Mary Bowser, takes on the dangerous job of going undercover as a slave – but will she fool her Confederate enemies?
Lincoln’s ‘Secret Service’
Three agents don’t quite understand their job in the ‘Secret Service’ and have a better time at the Theatre than Lincoln does
Roosevelt and the “Teddy”
Hunter, soldier, boxer and President, Theodore Roosevelt, is not too pleased when he discovers what is named in his honour.
Eleanor Roosevelt in the Great Depression
First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, surprises her personal aide with her care for those in the Great Depression.
Assassination attempts at “The Beard”
When Fidel Castro gets too “comfy” with the Russians in 1961, John F Kennedy’s men explain the many ways they attempted to assassinate “The Beard”.
SONG: Mister President
Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Reagan and Obama rock on about their careers and lives as President, and they shall always hold the title “Mister President”.
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