Horrible Histories
“The history they don't teach you in school.”
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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.
Seasons
Series 1
All 13 episodes of the BBC series! History with the nasty bits left in! Based on the bestselling series of books for kids (and for adults, but they just won't admit it), Horrible Histories is an anarchic, surprising and unconventional take on history's most gruesome and funny moments. Foul facts, rotten rulers, beastly battles and evil inventions feature in horribly hilarious sketches, songs, cartoons and quizzes - all linked by the show's host, a talking rat! Liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, Horrible Histories romps through the ages with fascinating facts from the Savage Stone Age, Awful Egyptians, Rotten Romans and Vicious Vikings, taking in the Measly Middle Ages, Terrible Tudors, Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians, right up to the Woeful Second World War.
Series 2
Series 3
Series 4
Series 5
Series 6
Series 7
Season 8
Season 9
Historical sketch show, based on the successful books by Terry Deary.
Season 10
Season 11
Episodes
Series 1
Episode 1
A pirate captain worries about an early bedtime and the four King Georges form a boyband.
Episode 2
A Stone Age doctor tries to help a modern patient and a Pharaoh invents the pyramid.
Episode 3
A Roman emperor finds a nasty alternative to candles, and an Egyptian tries to save money.
Episode 4
The Tudors sing their family history, Bob explains the complete history of Rome in two minutes, and a mad Victorian gentleman eats King Louis XIV's mummified heart.
Episode 5
A priest makes a piano from live pigs, Emperor Caligula declares war on the sea, and there are some disgusting beauty tips from Ancient Egypt.
Episode 6
An evil Greek god appears on a daytime chat show, a rich Georgian swaps his wife with a peasant, and we meet some weird medieval monsters.
Episode 7
There is a terrible smell in the Houses of Parliament, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life.
Episode 8
The Saxons exchange disgusting Christmas presents, a caveman goes on a TV cookery show, and we discover the bizarre causes of the First World War.
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About Horrible Histories
“The history they don't teach you in school.”
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. Across 11 seasons and 154 episodes, originally airing on CBBC, with status "Returning Series".
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There's a reason Horrible Histories keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Horrible Histories holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 62 reviews — well above average.
Is Horrible Histories available in English?
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When was Horrible Histories released?
Horrible Histories first aired in 2009.
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Where can I watch Horrible Histories for free?
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How many seasons and episodes does Horrible Histories have?
Horrible Histories currently has 11 seasons and a total of 154 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Horrible Histories about?
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. It belongs to the Family, Comedy genres.
In which language is Horrible Histories originally available?
Horrible Histories was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Horrible Histories first released?
Horrible Histories first premiered on April 16, 2009 (2009). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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