Terry Deary
Director
Horrible Histories (2009)
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.
Genres: Comedy, Family, History
Keywords: tmdb.based-on-children-s-book, tmdb.sketch-comedy, tmdb.british-history, tmdb.anarchic-comedy, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.world-history, imdb.long-running-tv + 18 more, imdb.world-war-two, imdb.world-war-one, imdb.musical-number, imdb.sketch-comedy, imdb.ensemble-cast, imdb.historical-figure, imdb.british-history, imdb.educational, imdb.british, imdb.british-comedy, imdb.2000s, imdb.actor-playing-multiple-roles, imdb.ancient-history, imdb.song, tmdb.anthology, tmdb.educational, tmdb.edutainment, imdb.inspired-by-a-true-story
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads + 2 more, BBC Select Apple Tv channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Lion Television, Citrus Television
Network: CBBC
Country: United Kingdom
Production Country:
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
Specials
93 episodes
6.8
Series 1
13 episodes
7.4
Series 2
12 episodes
7.5
Series 3
13 episodes
7.7
Series 4
13 episodes
8.0
Series 5
13 episodes
Series 6
15 episodes
Series 7
15 episodes
Season 8
15 episodes
Season 9
15 episodes
Season 10
15 episodes
Season 11
15 episodes
Network: CBBC
Runtime: 4342 min.
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Released: April 16, 2009
Last Air Date: Nov. 27, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Parental Guide: 9+
