Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories is a TV show on CBBC. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 144 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2025.
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From camels to space rockets, via Dandy Horses, actual horses, royal train rides, cars, balloons and planes, it's the Horrible History of travel.
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How long does it take to build a pyramid? Why didn’t people like the Statue of Liberty? Why are there pineapples on St Paul’s? Horrible Histories takes a tour of the world’s greatest landmarks.
Comedy. When Roman lad Atti offends edgy Emperor Nero, he is drafted to fight in far-flung Britain, where local Celt lass Orla itches to join Boudicca’s uprising against the occupying legions.
Series 11
From William the Conqueror making rules about chopping off body parts to Elizabeth I in court over some swan-related mischief, Horrible Histories takes a look at some history’s most ridiculous rules.
From taking man to the moon to figuring out how to get rid of a poo in a submarine, Mark Labbett joins Rattus for a look at some of history’s most brilliant brainboxes.
Series 4
Horrible Histories favourite Death, from 'Stupid Deaths', presents a show full of spooky highlights. We join him at home and get a look around as he reveals his creepiest moments.
Series 6
Historical sketch show. A special episode about the great French leader Napoleon Bonaparte, following his rise from humble beginnings to become the emperor of France.
Historical sketch show. This episode follows Mary, Queen of Scots, as she stumbles from being a young girl in Scotland to Elizabeth I's public enemy number one.
Historical sketch show. Young William, Duke of Normandy, quarrels with Harold Godwinson about who should be king of England, before bashing the English and taking the crown.
Historical sketch show. King Alfred the Great argues with his older brothers then defeats the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics.
A special about King John and Magna Carta, starring Ben Miller. After a rap battle, John annoys the barons and agrees Magna Carta at Runnymede.
Series 4
Historical sketch show. In a special musical episode of the award-winning Horrible Histories, host Rattus Rattus chooses his favourite songs to entertain his young nephew.
Series 6
Historical sketch show. Following Winston Churchill from being a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II.
Historical sketch show. British queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London.
Historical sketch show. King George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure, and the team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.
Historical sketch show. Egyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Rowan Atkinson stars as the young King Henry VIII as he struggles with his boring dad, before becoming king and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes.
Series 4
Historical sketch show. A Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.
Series 7
Sketch comedy series. A guide to ancient civilizations, featuring new sketches about Alexander the Great's first kiss.
Series 4
Historical sketch show. King Edward III gets married on a building site, while Julius Caesar reveals his not-very-secret tips on hiding baldness.