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.
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Episodes
Production of the ninth series was halted by the pandemic and so was split over 2020 - 21. The first 6 episodes were aired separately to coincide with a historic day or celebration. This includes episodes 1-3 which were produced under coronavirus restrictions and so became 'animated specials', combined with some green-screen performances from the cast. As was the BBC centenary special, airing last in 2022. In a change to format, three of the four animated specials were 15 minutes in length, compared to the usual 28 minutes. The series also saw a new puppeteer for Rattus Rattus, who was absent from six episodes.
Horrible Histories charts the contribution of Black people to British life throughout history.
Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history; featuring a video call with some of the ancient world's strictest parents.
Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through the history of protest; featuring Luddites, Cheese Riots and four incredible female protesters.
Charles Darwin presents a special show, as Horrible Histories takes a timely look at our planet and how we’ve behaved towards it throughout history.
Strictly’s Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed!
Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.
Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria’s anti-fart bread.
Featuring the literal bigwigs of fashion, revenge by poo sweets and a stylish Roman makeover (or should that be takeover?)
From Henry VIII’s wine fountain, to Empress Dowager’s marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.
Daily life can be a bit of a grind, but not as much as it was in the past! Rattus takes us round the clock, revealing daily routines throughout history.
Count Rattula guides us through some of history’s greatest myths and monsters, including Henry VIII’s Robin Hood obsession & ancient ghostbusters.
On Auntie’s Big Birthday, Horrible Histories celebrates the Corporation’s past century packed with fascinating facts and jokes.
Songs special. Rattus plans to launch a streaming service. However, to make Ratify a success, he is going to need some great songs from history.
Highlights special. Terrible Tudors King Henry VIII and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler.
Highlights Special. Rattus considers a career change, and luckily he has the whole of history to look through for ideas.
Cast & crew
CREDITS:
Series 9 featured the shows largest and most diverse cast yet. There were several new additions to the team, including Dave Chapman who appeared in some episodes to voice Rattus Rattus. The first three animated specials were made up of a slightly different team; below is the cast and crew from episodes 4 up.
GUESTS
SUPPORTING CAST
MAIN CAST
Robert Rinder
Bruno Tonioli
Shirley Ballas
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Divian Ladwa
Ethan Lawrence
Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Inel Tomlinson
Sophie Wu
More TBA...
Emily Lloyd - Saini
Harrie Hayes
James McNicholas
Jessica Ransom
Paul G Raymond
Richard David-Caine
Timmika Ramsay
Tom Stourton
Verona Rose
ALSO
PUPPETEER
Dave Chapman
ADDITIONAL VOICES
Jon Culshaw
Chris Chan
Sophie Wu
WRITING TEAM
PRODUCTION TEAM
Ben Ward (Lead)
Howard Read
Jack Bernhardt
Jessica Ransom
Lucy Clarke
Max Olseker
Susie Donkin
Athena Kugblenu
Claire Wetton
Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch
DIRECTOR
Gordon Anderson
SERIES EDITOR
Simon Wilson
SERIES PRODUCER
Simon Rogers
PRODUCER
Matt Lamont
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Melissa Hardinge (for CBBC)
Richard Bradley (for lion TV)
Simon Welton (for Lion TV)
EDITORS
Duncan O'Neill
Gary Smith
James Cooper
James Lagen
HISTORICAL CONSULTANT
Greg James
COMPOSER
Richie Webb
CHOREOGRAPHER
Lucie Pankhurst
ANIMATION
Studio43
ADDITIONAL CREDIT
Anjali Vyas-Brannick was a researcher on the show; due to a production error he did not get a screen credit.
ANIMATED SPECIALS:
Episodes 1-3, which were produced under coronavirus restrictions, had a different cast and crew to the rest of the series.
ADDITIONAL VOICES
MAIN CAST
WITH
Kayode Ewumi
Akemnji Ndifornyen
Javone Prince
Oliver Wellington
Richard David-Caine
James McNicholas
Dominique Moore
Jessica Ransom
Verona Rose
Tom Stourton
Gemma Whelan
Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Esmay Francis
Lily Gaffney
Harrie Hayes
Emily Lloyd-Saini
Jay-Jay Prince
Daniel Lawrence-Taylor
Paul G Raymond
Ben Ward (Lead)
James McNicholas
Celia Morgan
Jessica Ransom
Howard Read
Claire Wetton
DIRECTOR
Matt Holt
SERIES EDITOR
Simon Wilson
SERIES PRODUCER
Lisa Mitchell
EDITOR
Jim Hampton
COMPOSER
Richie Webb
ANIMATION
Studio43
CHOREOGRAPHER
Lucie Pankhurst
PRODUCTION TEAM
WRITING TEAM
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