Terry Deary
Director
Horrible Histories (2009)
Season 10
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.
Released April 16, 2009
Episode 29 min
9+
Genres: Comedy, Family, History
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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
Languages:
English
S10E1 - Daft Dads
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!
June 16, 2023, midnight
S10E2 - NHS 75th Birthday Special
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.
July 5, 2023, midnight
S10E3 - Foul Football
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!
July 19, 2023, midnight
S10E4 - Gruesome Gunpowder Plot
Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.
Nov. 3, 2023, midnight
S10E5 - Hideous Homes
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.
Feb. 2, 2024, midnight
S10E6 - Ruinous Rivals
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.
Feb. 9, 2024, midnight
S10E7 - Radical Renaissance
Legendary artists Da Vinci and Michelangelo are the guides for a journey through one of history’s most creative, and sometimes weirdest, periods.
Feb. 16, 2024, midnight
S10E8 - Gory Greek Myths
From the Trojan Horse, to Jason and his Argonauts going to find the Golden Fleece, and Zeus going on historical first dates as an ant, Horrible Histories presents mythical mayhem, Greek style
Feb. 23, 2024, midnight
S10E9 - The Chaotic Civil War
Grisly tales of the Civil War, one of the weirdest, wildest periods in English history, featuring the only time that a king has been tried and executed for treason
March 1, 2024, midnight
S10E10 - Bewitching Books
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!
March 6, 2024, midnight
S10E11 - Terrifying Tower of London
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.
March 8, 2024, midnight
S10E12 - Rotten Romans in Britain
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
March 13, 2024, midnight
S10E13 - Loo Man's Gross Guide
From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history’s grossest things.
March 15, 2024, midnight
S10E14 - Songtastic Musical Special
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!
March 20, 2024, midnight
S10E15 - Kings and Queens - A Right Royal Special
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!
June 14, 2024, midnight
Network: CBBC
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 4342 min.
Released: April 16, 2009
Last Air Date: Nov. 27, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 9+
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