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''Horrible Histories'' is a British
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children's television series, the second live-action iteration of the book series ''
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'' written by
Terry Deary William Terence Deary (born 3 January 1946) is a British children's author of over 200 books, selling over 25 million copies in over 40 languages, best known as the writer of the ''Horrible Histories'' series. Since 1994 he has been one of Britai ...
. Produced by Lion Television for the
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, it is a revival of the previous live-action TV series, which had formally ceased production in 2013, and treated as a continuation of the show's previous incarnation beginning with "Series 6". Despite this, episodes from Series 6 and "The Specials II" utilise the ''Horrible Histories Special'' title card which the earlier series used for one-off programs.


History

In 2014, CBBC executives announced that, owing to the critical and popular success of the original, discussions were underway regarding some form of return. Original series star
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subsequently confirmed that he and the other five members of the starring cast would not be reuniting as a team for the new project. The resulting series, while sharing the same core concept, genre and sensibilities as its predecessor—including an original parody song in each episode—follows a notably different format. In lieu of the previous short, unconnected sketches from randomly-selected time periods, the new series consists of specials focusing on the specific life and times of one prominent historical figure. It will also involve a largely all-new production team and cast, while still retaining Greg Jenner as lead historical consultant and many of the original series's writers. In addition, original stars Sarah Hadland,
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,
Lawry Lewin Lawrence Valdemar Lewin (born 28 November 1975) is an English television actor. He appears on the CBBC show ''Horrible Histories'', and featured in the ''Doctor Who'' Christmas special " The End of Time". Career Lawry played a role in the '' ...
,
Dominique Moore Dominique Moore (born 12 January 1986) is a British actress and writer best known for her roles in '' BAFTA'' Winning ''Horrible Histories'', ''Hotel Trubble'' and '' Paddington Green''. She starred in '' Horrible Histories: The Movie'' and voic ...
,
Katherine Jakeways Katherine Jakeways is a British comedian, actor and writer. She has appeared in numerous television, radio and theatrical productions. Career Jakeways' television appearances include '' Extras'', ''Horrible Histories'', '' Sherlock'', '' Trac ...
,
Giles Terera Giles Terera (born 14 December 1976) is a British actor, musician, and filmmaker. He is best known for his work in the theatre, particularly in the original cast of the London production of the musical ''Hamilton'', as Aaron Burr, for which ...
and
Jim Howick James "Jim" Howick (born 14 May 1979) is an English actor and writer, known for his appearances in television series such as ''Peep Show'', ''Horrible Histories'', '' Stag'', ''Ghosts'' and '' Here We Go''. Early life Howick was born in Chiche ...
returned in limited roles, with Farnaby in particular reprising his role as
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. Minor Series 4 actors
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and
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took on more central roles. Several prominent UK comedy veterans, including
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, Tom Rosenthal and
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, guest-starred as the spotlighted figures. In February 2015, the new series debuted with an episode drawing on the events leading up to the signing of ''
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'', timed to coincide with the
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's larger commemoration of the document's 800-year anniversary before being followed by a run of fourteen episodes. 2016 saw the broadcast of three specials to mark certain events throughout that year: 400 years since Shakespeare died, the BBC's "Love to Read" campaign, and 350 years since the Great Fire of London. There was a slight change in cast where the main stars
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continued with some of the supporting cast, while a number of the sixth series cast, including the two original members
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and
Simon Farnaby Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is a member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the television series ''Horrible Histories'', ''Yonderland'' and ''Ghosts''. He has writte ...
were absent. A full-length seventh series was aired every Monday on CBBC from June 2017, and it continued into 2018. Hartley, Ransom and Stourton continue alongside
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who stayed on from the 2016 specials;
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now makes up the sixth main cast member. This time, Series 7 focuses each episode on a theme, e.g. music, explorers, medicine, presidents etc. The format is very much the same with recurring sketches, a song or two each episode (with the main songs now placed at the end of each episode, except for ''Ruthless Rulers'' and Series 8's ''Mind Your Manners''), animated characters in-between sketches and quiz questions asked by various historical figures. One notable difference is that of host Rattus Rattus, who has his own storyline based on the theme of the episode and is appearing in many different costumes. Guest-stars include Sanjeev Bhaskar with various roles, as he did in Series 6, and ''
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'' host
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who appears for 'Historical First Dates' sketches to host. An eighth series began filming in September 2018, and began airing on 3 June 2019 on CBBC, with a similar concept to Series 7 (each episode focusing on a theme) whilst also occasionally featuring guest co-hosts. The series had two special episodes: the first one being ''Football with Alex Scott'', a special where
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Alex Scott appeared and hosted her own episode and recounted skits in the show about
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from seasons from the original 2009 ''Horrible Histories'' show and the sixth season of the 2015 reboot. The second special episode was aired on CBBC on 15 August 2019 – guest star, actress and comedian
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hosted her own episode called ''Back to School with Emily Atack''. The episode consisted of her recounting skits from the original 2009 ''Horrible Histories'' and the 2015 reboot's seventh season relating to school and education. On 19 December 2019, It was announced that the remaining episodes of series 8 will air during 2020, however a new ninth series will also be set to air sometime in the year. In October 2022, a special episode about the history of the BBC was shown to celebrate the BBC's 100th anniversary.


Cast

''Further information see: List of Horrible Histories cast members'' These are the cast who have appeared in all or most of the episodes: * Richard Atwill (2016 Specials) *
Richard David-Caine Richard David-Caine (born 5 April 1987) is an English actor, writer and voiceover artist. Between 2013 and 2019 he played the character of Line in the CBeebies series '' Swashbuckle''. He is also part of the key ensembles in the BBC comedies ' ...
(2016 Specials – present) *
Simon Farnaby Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is a member of the British Horrible Histories troupe in which he starred in the television series ''Horrible Histories'', ''Yonderland'' and ''Ghosts''. He has writte ...
(Series 6) *
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(Series 6 – present) * Harrie Hayes (Series 8) *
Jim Howick James "Jim" Howick (born 14 May 1979) is an English actor and writer, known for his appearances in television series such as ''Peep Show'', ''Horrible Histories'', '' Stag'', ''Ghosts'' and '' Here We Go''. Early life Howick was born in Chiche ...
(Series 6) * Samson Kayo (Series 7) *
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(Series 6) *
Jessica Ransom Jessica Ransom (born 1 December 1981) is a British actress and writer, best known for her role as medical receptionist Morwenna Newcross in the ITV drama '' Doc Martin'' (2011–2022). She won a Children's BAFTA Award in 2015. Early life a ...
(Series 6 – present) *
Adam Riches Adam Riches (born 29 March 1973) is an English comedian, and 2011 winner of the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award. After his success at the Edinburgh Fringe, he became familiar to UK television audiences through his exaggerated comic parody of act ...
(Series 6) *
Ryan Sampson Ryan Oliver Sampson is an English actor, best known for playing Alex Venables in '' After You've Gone'', Grumio in '' Plebs,'' and Tommo in '' Brassic''. He also played Luke Rattigan in the Series 4 two-part story of '' Doctor Who'', "The Sont ...
(Series 7) *
Tom Stourton Thomas Edward Alexander Stourton (born September 1987) is an English actor, voice actor, comedian and writer. Career Stourton started his career as a comedian at university, performing in the web-series "High Renaissance Man" that he co-wrote w ...
(Series 6 – present) *
Thom Tuck Thomas Tuck (born 28 March 1982) is a British actor and comedian known for being one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls and as a stand-up comedian. He was nominated for the Best Newcomer award at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Earl ...
(2016 Specials) *
Mike Wozniak Michael James Wozniak is a British comedian, writer and actor. He portrays Brian in the Channel 4 sitcom '' Man Down'' and is a member of the team that makes ''Small Scenes'' for BBC Radio 4. Early life Wozniak was born in Oxford, was raised in ...
(Series 8) *
Gemma Whelan Gemma Elizabeth Whelan (born 23 April 1981) is an English actress and comedian known for portraying Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama series ''Game of Thrones''. She also plays Kate in all seasons of the comedy ''Upstart Crow'', Detective Eu ...
(2016 Specials – Series 7) Supporting cast: * Michael Abubakar (Series 8) *
Lolly Adefope Ololade "Lolly" Adefope (born 14 September 1990) is a British stand-up comedian and actress, specialising in character comedy. She is known for playing the role of Fran in the Hulu comedy series '' Shrill'', and as Kitty, the ghost of a Georgia ...
(Series 7) *
Sanjeev Bhaskar Sanjeev Bhaskar (born 31 October 1963) is a British actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for his work in the BBC Two sketch comedy series '' Goodness Gracious Me'' and as the star of the sitcom ''The Kumars at No. 42''. H ...
(Series 6 – Series 7) * Louise Ford (Series 6 – Series 7) *
Katherine Jakeways Katherine Jakeways is a British comedian, actor and writer. She has appeared in numerous television, radio and theatrical productions. Career Jakeways' television appearances include '' Extras'', ''Horrible Histories'', '' Sherlock'', '' Trac ...
(Series 6) *
Lawry Lewin Lawrence Valdemar Lewin (born 28 November 1975) is an English television actor. He appears on the CBBC show ''Horrible Histories'', and featured in the ''Doctor Who'' Christmas special " The End of Time". Career Lawry played a role in the '' ...
(Series 6) * Jason Lewis (Series 6) * Bhavna Limbachia (Series 6) * Dan Li (Series 6 – Series 7) *
Emily Lloyd-Saini Emily Lloyd-Saini is a British comedian, actress, broadcaster and writer from Nottingham. She is known for her comedy duo EGG, with Anna Leong Brophy. Career Lloyd-Saini is a graduate of the Oxford School of Drama under George Peck. She was a f ...
(Series 8) * James McNicholas (Series 7 – Series 8) *
Dominique Moore Dominique Moore (born 12 January 1986) is a British actress and writer best known for her roles in '' BAFTA'' Winning ''Horrible Histories'', ''Hotel Trubble'' and '' Paddington Green''. She starred in '' Horrible Histories: The Movie'' and voic ...
(Series 6 – 2016 Specials) * Tom Palmer (Series 7) * Daniel Lawrence Taylor (2016 Specials) *
Giles Terera Giles Terera (born 14 December 1976) is a British actor, musician, and filmmaker. He is best known for his work in the theatre, particularly in the original cast of the London production of the musical ''Hamilton'', as Aaron Burr, for which ...
(Series 6) * Danielle Vitalis (Series 8) *
Natalie Walter Natalie Walter (born 24 December 1979) is a British actress and writer who is best known for her film, theatre and television roles. During her career, Walter has worked with film and theatre directors including Peter Hall (director), Peter Hall ...
(Series 6 – 2016 Specials) *
Ellie White Ellie White (born 1989) is an English comedy actress. She is best known for playing Princess Beatrice of York in the British royal family parody, ''The Windsors'' (2016–2020), and Katia in the sitcom, '' Stath Lets Flats'' (2018–2021). ...
(Series 7 – Series 8) *
Sophie Wu Sophie Wu (born 23 December 1983) is a British actress, known for her roles in films such as '' Kick-Ass'' and TV series such as ''The Fades'' as Jay, ''The Midnight Beast'' as Zoe, plus the second and third series of '' Fresh Meat'' as Heather. ...
(Series 6 – Series 7) Guest starring: *
Rowan Atkinson Rowan Sebastian Atkinson (born 6 January 1955) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He played the title roles on the sitcoms '' Blackadder'' (1983–1989) and ''Mr. Bean'' (1990–1995), and the film series ''Johnny English'' (2003–201 ...
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Terry Deary William Terence Deary (born 3 January 1946) is a British children's author of over 200 books, selling over 25 million copies in over 40 languages, best known as the writer of the ''Horrible Histories'' series. Since 1994 he has been one of Britai ...
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Kathryn Drysdale Kathryn Drysdale (born 1 December 1981) is an English actress. She gained prominence through her roles in the BBC sitcom '' Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'' (2001–2009) and the films ''Vanity Fair'' (2004) and '' St Trinian's'' (2 ...
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Kevin Eldon Kevin Eldon (born 2 October 1959) is an English actor and comedian. He featured in British comedy television shows of the 1990s including ''Fist of Fun'', '' This Morning with Richard Not Judy'', '' Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge' ...
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Mel Giedroyc Melanie Clare Sophie Giedroyc (; , born 5 June 1968) is a British actress, comedian and television presenter. With Sue Perkins, she has co-hosted series including ''Light Lunch'' for Channel 4, ''The Great British Bake Off'' for the BBC and cha ...
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Miles Jupp Miles Hugh Barrett Jupp (born 8 September 1979) is an English actor, singer, and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian before playing the role of the inventor Archie in the children's television series ''Balamory''. He also played ...
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Ben Miller Bennet Evan Miller (born 24 February 1966) is an English actor, comedian, and author. He rose to fame as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. Miller is also known for playing the lead role of DI Richard Poole in the first two serie ...
* Tom Rosenthal *
Fred Sirieix Fred Sirieix (; born 27 January 1972) is a French maître d'hôtel best known for appearing on Channel 4's ''First Dates'', and BBC Two's '' Million Pound Menu''. Sirieix grew up in Limoges, France and trained to work in front of house in a Mic ...
(Series 7–8) *
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Episodes


Awards

, - , 2018 , ''Horrible Histories Series 7'' , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Writing , , - , 2018 , ''Tom Stourton'' as Henry VIII , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Performer , , - , 2018 , ''Horrible Histories Series 7'' , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Comedy , , - , 2018 , ''Horrible Histories Series 7'' , Broadcast Award for Best Children's Programme , , - , 2017 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Crooked King John and Magna Carta'' , International Emmy Award for Best Kids Factual , , - , 2017 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Sensational Shakespeare'' , Broadcast Award for Best Children's Programme , , - , 2016 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Sensational Shakespeare'' , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Comedy , , - , 2016 , ''Tom Stourton'' as William Shakespeare , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Performer , , - , 2016 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Sensational Shakespeare'' , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Writing , , - , 2015 , ''Horrible Histories Series 6'' , British Comedy Guide Award for Best Sketch Show , , - , 2016 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Crooked King John and Magna Carta'' , Kidscreen Award for Best Non-Animated or Mixed Series , , - , 2016 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Awesome Alfred the Great'' , Broadcast Award for Best Children's Programme , , - , 2015 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Crooked King John and Magna Carta'' , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Comedy , , - , 2015 , '' Jessica Ransom'' as Mary, Queen of Scots , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Performer , , - , 2015 , ''Horrible Histories Special: Crooked King John and Magna Carta'' , BAFTA Children's Award for Best Writing ,


DVD and online releases

The series, treated as the sixth of the original 2009–2013 run, was released on Region 2 DVD on 31 August 2015. Episodes are also available online through UK
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as "Series 6: Rotten Rulers". The 2016 specials were released on DVD under "The Specials II" on 12 September 2016. The seventh series, including its then-unaired episodes, was released on DVD on 6 November 2017 for regions 2 and 4.


Controversies

Australian Chinese viewers claimed that the "I'm a Tang Celebrity" segment on the second episode of series 6 was "spreading institutionalised racism".


References


External links

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Q&A with cast and crew of 2015 revival
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