Terry Deary
Director
Horrible Histories (2009)
Season 9
Historical sketch show, based on the successful books by Terry Deary.
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
S9E1 - British Black History
Horrible Histories charts the contribution of Black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian’s Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-century England.
April 30, 2021, midnight
S9E2 - Gruesome Guide To Growing Up
Life wasn’t always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother - even weeing on each other's beds! And find out just why Henry VIII was so keen for his son Edward VI to stay inside.
July 7, 2021, midnight
S9E3 - Protesting With Pankhurst
Protests about inequality or environmental damage are common today, but how have people protested in the past? Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this history of protest, from Cato the Younger’s talkative protest in ancient Rome to the cheese riots of 18th-century Nottingham. Also, how will the Luddites cope with the newfangled technology of a video call?
Aug. 20, 2021, midnight
S9E4 - Precious Planet
Charles Darwin presents a special show, as Horrible Histories takes a timely look at our planet and how we’ve behaved towards it throughout history. We look at how we’ve not always treated the planet's resources with the utmost care, from the 19th-century gold rush, to Henry VIII enjoying a little too much deforestation to build his warships.
Nov. 1, 2021, midnight
S9E5 - Dastardly Dance
Strictly’s Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic’s Highland reel!
Nov. 26, 2021, midnight
S9E6 - Cracking Christmas
Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.
Dec. 10, 2021, midnight
S9E7 - Foul Feasting
Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria’s anti-fart bread.
Jan. 7, 2022, midnight
S9E8 - Infectious Influencers
From Cleopatra’s hairdo to Elizabeth I’s flushing loo, meet history’s biggest Influencers.
Jan. 14, 2022, midnight
S9E9 - Banging Bling
From Henry VIII’s wine fountain, to Empress Dowager’s marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.
Jan. 21, 2022, midnight
S9E10 - Diabolical Daily Life
Daily life can be a bit of a grind, but not as much as it was in the past! Rattus takes us round the clock, revealing daily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egypt to Medieval Loo Man.
Jan. 28, 2022, midnight
S9E11 - Monstrous Myths
Count Rattula guides us through some of history’s greatest myths and monsters, including Henry VIII’s Robin Hood obsession and ancient ghostbusters.
Feb. 4, 2022, midnight
S9E12 - Henry and Liz's Family Face-Off
Terrible Tudors King Henry VIII and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler. Henry had a mechanical dragon kite, but Liz had a flushing toilet.
Feb. 11, 2022, midnight
S9E13 - Cursed Careers
Rattus considers a career change, and luckily he has the whole of history to look through for ideas. Could he be an inventor like Babbage, or is the pirate life for him?
Feb. 18, 2022, midnight
S9E14 - Smash Hit Songs
Rattus has an idea that might make him millions – he is going to launch a streaming service. However, to make Ratify a success, he is going to need some great songs from history.
Feb. 25, 2022, midnight
S9E15 - Big BBC Birthday Bonanza
An animated special, celebrating BBC's birthday.
Oct. 15, 2022, 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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