Series 9 Episode 2 Gruesome Guide to Growing Up Animated Special
Broadcast: Wednesday 7th July 2021 (CBBC 5pm)
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Summary: Life wasn't always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother.
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Sketches: Written by Ben Ward, Howard Read, James McNicholas, Celia Morgan and Jessica Ransom. Filmed under Coronavirus restrictions.
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Song: If and When I Grow Up - a musical introduction to some of the most dangerous childhoods (animated).
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Historical Desktop: Young King Louis XIV and his little brother give their babysitter a tough time.
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Cleopatra and Mark Anthony gift their children new lands, in the Donations of Alexandria - but there's a catch (animated).
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Henry VIII takes no risks at protecting his only male heir - apart from getting him a fighting bear (animated).
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Mummgram Chat: Queen Victoria logs in to learn discipline lessons from some ancient mums.
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Become a minor miner today (advertisement).
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Song: Meet My Family - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert introduce you to their nine kids.
Cast & crew: See 2021 Specials page
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Episode quiz: Test your knowledge
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