Horrible Histories
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- Comedy
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.
Horrible Histories is a British comedy series that brings history to life through anarchic sketches and dark humor, based on the bestselling children's books. The show covers gruesome and hilarious historical periods from the Stone Age to the Romans, performed by a ensemble of comedians. With 11 seasons of content, it's a family-friendly take on history that doesn't shy away from the messy details.
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Ben Willbond
Mathew Baynton
Laurence Rickard- Jalaal Hartley
Jessica Ransom
Jess RobinsonAdditional Voices
Jim Howick
Gemma Whelan
Martha Howe-Douglas
Richard David-Caine
Tom Stourton
Adam Riches
Ryan Sampson
John EcclestonRattus Rattus (voice)
Samson Kayo
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Seasons
11 seasons
Season 113 episodes · 2009-04-16
Season 212 episodes · 2010-05-31
Season 313 episodes · 2011-05-30
Season 413 episodes · 2012-04-09
Season 513 episodes · 2013-05-27
Season 615 episodes · 2015-02-13
Season 715 episodes · 2017-06-15
Season 815 episodes · 2019-06-03
Season 915 episodes · 2021-04-30
Season 1015 episodes · 2023-06-16
Season 1115 episodes · 2025-02-07
Episodes · Season 11
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brilliant Brains | 2025-02-07 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 02 | Ridiculous Rules | 2025-02-14 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 03 | Ludicrous Landmarks | 2025-02-21 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 04 | Terrible Transport | 2025-02-28 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 05 | Twisted Technology | 2025-03-07 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 06 | Enormous Empires | 2025-03-14 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 07 | Monstrous Mothers | 2025-03-28 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 08 | Rat-o-Vision Song Contest | 2025-05-16 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 09 | Putrid Pirates and Salty Seadogs | 2025-11-07 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Roaring 1920s! | 2025-11-14 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 11 | Hair-Raising Holiday | 2025-11-21 | 28m | 0.0 |
| 12 | Barmy Battles Special | 2025-11-28 | 28m | 0.0 |
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Is Horrible Histories renewed or cancelled?
Horrible Histories is listed as ongoing — no renewal announcement tracked yet.
Horrible Histories — frequently asked
When did Horrible Histories first premiere?
The original series premiered on April 16, 2009 on CBBC.
How many seasons of Horrible Histories are there?
There are 11 seasons of Horrible Histories available.
What historical periods does the show cover?
The series covers a wide range of historical periods including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, ancient Egypt, and the Roman Empire, among others.
Is Horrible Histories suitable for children?
Yes, it's a family-friendly series based on bestselling children's books, though it uses comedic gore and crude humor to engage younger viewers with history.
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