Horrible Histories

2009

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EP1 Daft Dads Jun 16, 2023

In honour of Father’s Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history’s daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin!

EP2 NHS 75th Birthday Special Jul 05, 2023

How did the NHS come into being? When was the first kidney transplant? Is half a chicken actually a cure for anything? Find out as comedian and former psychiatric nurse Jo Brand joins Rattus to host a special episode in honour of the NHS’s 75th birthday. They discover how the NHS came to be, some of its weirder moments, and what life was like before we had the NHS to look after us. Did you know that before the NHS, getting medical help could be both difficult and expensive? We take a look at the role of the almoner, who decided who would have to pay for their treatment, and how much, before Nye Bevan comes along with his notion of free health care for all.

EP3 Foul Football Jul 19, 2023

Legendary Lioness Jill Scott joins Rattus to look at the history of the beautiful game, including Shakespearean mentions, women’s football being banned and coffins on the pitch!

EP4 Gruesome Gunpowder Plot Nov 03, 2023

Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

EP5 Hideous Homes Feb 02, 2024

From how Henry VIII had the most comfortable poo possible, to finding out which bit of his house Charles Dickens called The Demon – take a tour of horrible homes through history.

EP6 Ruinous Rivals Feb 09, 2024

From warring brothers to farting mothers, Horrible Histories presents some of the biggest, best and worst rivalries throughout time. Guest starring Rosie Jones, Fred Sirieix and Rob Rinder.

EP7 Radical Renaissance Feb 16, 2024

Legendary artists Da Vinci and Michelangelo are the guides for a journey through one of history’s most creative, and sometimes weirdest, periods.

EP8 Gory Greek Myths Feb 23, 2024

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EP9 The Chaotic Civil War Mar 01, 2024

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EP10 Episode 10 Mar 06, 2024

Comedian and children’s author Rosie Jones is here to help Rattus choose his World Book Day outfit, and discover the gory details behind some favourite children’s books!

EP11 Terrifying Tower of London Mar 08, 2024

Famous inmates, botched escapes and thefts, and Henry VIII’s favourite executions – they’re all here in a terrifying history of the Tower of London.

EP12 Rotten Romans in Britain Mar 13, 2024

Everything from roads to baths to pies, hosts Emperor Nero and warrior queen Boudicca are here to show what the Romans did while they were here in Britain

EP13 Episode 13 Mar 15, 2024

From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history’s grossest things.

EP14 Songtastic Musical Special Mar 20, 2024

Rattus has enlisted the help of Richie – the Horrible Histories songwriter – to help him present a special song-filled show by making every one of Rattus’ bits a song too!

EP15 Kings and Queens - A Right Royal Special Jun 14, 2024

Featuring a new sketch with Elizabeth I searching for a successor in her show England’s Got Monarchs, and Rattus is the guide through some of HH's most regal sketches!
8.7| 0h30m| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 16 April 2009 Returning Series
Producted By: Lion Television
Country: United Kingdom
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Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/horrible-histories
Synopsis

Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.

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