Horrible Histories
FamilyComedy
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.
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Cast
John Eccleston
Rattus Rattus (voice)
Jon Culshaw
Additional Voices
Jim Howick
Simon Farnaby
Various
Ben Willbond
Mathew Baynton
Jess Robinson
Additional Voices
Martha Howe-Douglas
Laurence Rickard
Jalaal Hartley
Jessica Ransom
Lawry Lewin
Various
Tom Stourton
Sarah Hadland
Additional Voices
Richard David-Caine
Dominique Moore
Alice Lowe
Gemma Whelan
Louise Ford
Giles Terera
Episodes
Returning Series
1. Brilliant Brains
Feb 7, 2025
2. Ridiculous Rules
Feb 14, 2025
3. Ludicrous Landmarks
Feb 21, 2025
4. Terrible Transport
Feb 28, 2025
5. Twisted Technology
Mar 7, 2025
6. Enormous Empires
Mar 14, 2025
7. Monstrous Mothers
Mar 28, 2025
8. Rat-o-Vision Song Contest
May 16, 2025
9. Putrid Pirates and Salty Seadogs
Nov 7, 2025
10. The Roaring 1920s!
Nov 14, 2025
11. Hair-Raising Holiday
Nov 21, 2025
12. Barmy Battles Special
Nov 28, 2025
13. Phiendish Pharaohs
Dec 5, 2025
14. Top Ten Naughtiest People
Dec 12, 2025
15. Pitiful Princes and Princesses
Dec 19, 2025
Watch order
11 seasons — watch them in this order for the full story.
1Series 1
2009 · 13 ep · ★ 6.9
2Series 2
2010 · 12 ep · ★ 7.5
3Series 3
2011 · 13 ep · ★ 7.5
4Series 4
2012 · 13 ep · ★ 7.4
5Series 5
2013 · 13 ep · ★ 7.9
6Series 6
2015 · 15 ep
7Series 7
2017 · 15 ep
8Season 8
2019 · 15 ep
9Season 9
2021 · 15 ep
10Season 10
2023 · 15 ep
11Season 11
2025 · 15 ep
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Reviews
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