Horrible Histories TV | Series 8 Episode 6

Series 8 Episode 6 Bizarre Beasts

Broadcast: Monday 8th July 2019 (CBBC 5:30pm / on iPlayer from 1st July)

Summary: A look at some of the various ways in which, throughout history, humans have lived with, worked with, and interacted with animals - from the very first socialising with wolves thousands of years ago through to farting fish almost starting a nuclear war in more recent history!

Sketches: Written by Ben Ward, Lucy Clarke, The Dawson Brothers, Max Olesker and Daniel Peak

Yummy Planet: Charles Darwin looks at some of the animals he found - and then ate - whilst on his travels (parody of Our Planet).
A stone age couple accidentally domesticates a wolf.
Eel Love Songs: An album celebrating the Romans favourite pet.
The keeper of Elizabeth I's menagerie suggests that maybe the various exotic animals in it are starting to outgrow the Tower of London.
Yummy Planet: Charles Darwin has a look - and a taste - of an iguana.
Historical Design: Sophie and Sebastian advise King Porus as to which animal he could use in battle to defeat his enemies.
HHTV News: The Australian army faces the unruly might of an emu invasion.
Historical Design: Whilst in the neighbourhood, Sophie and Sebastian also advise King Porus' enemy, Alexander the Great
Farting fish almost cause a nuclear war.
Yummy Planet: Darwin tries his best to resist eating another animal whilst filming.
An auction is held of some medieval animal art, with the twist that the artists have never seen the animals they painted.
Three cavemen make a video where they take on the Cow Milk Challenge.
A Victorian couple goes shopping for some coprolite jewellery.
Song: We're Grateful - Throughout history animals have helped, provided for and even fought alongside humankind. And it's time we showed how grateful we are, in song.