Horrible Histories: Season 9
Horrible Histories is a British live-action historical and musical sketch comedy television series based on the best-selling children's book series written by Terry Deary. The program provides an unconventional and anarchic perspective on history, focusing on gruesome and humorous moments that are typically not taught in schools. Featuring a group of British comedians, the show utilizes a sketch format to explore var
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is based on the best-selling children's books by Terry Deary.
- The show uses a musical sketch comedy format to present surprising historical facts.
- Content focuses on gruesome and funny moments from eras such as the Stone Age and the Middle Ages.
- The series was rebooted in 2015 with a new ensemble cast.
Season overview
Horrible Histories is a British live-action historical and musical sketch comedy television series based on the best-selling children's book series written by Terry Deary. The program provides an unconventional and anarchic perspective on history, focusing on gruesome and humorous moments that are typically not taught in schools. Featuring a group of British comedians, the show utilizes a sketch format to explore various historical periods and civilizations, including the Egyptians, the Romans, the Stone Age, and the Middle Ages. The series is characterized by its use of surprising facts from world history and a style that includes depictions of blood, guts, and poo. Since its debut in 2009, the series has evolved through multiple iterations, including a 2015 reboot that introduced a new ensemble cast. The production aims to challenge traditional children's programming by offering a more visceral and less patronizing approach to educational content, blending comedy with historical information to engage viewers across different demographics.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
British Black History
Apr 30, 2021 · 30 min
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 d
Gruesome Guide To Growing Up
Jul 7, 2021 · 30 min
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 civilisat
Protesting With Pankhurst
Aug 20, 2021 · 30 min
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
Precious Planet
Nov 1, 2021 · 30 min
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 alway
Dastardly Dance
Nov 26, 2021 · 30 min
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!
Cracking Christmas
Dec 10, 2021 · 30 min
Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.
Foul Feasting
Jan 7, 2022 · 29 min
Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria’s anti-fart bread.
Infectious Influencers
Jan 14, 2022 · 29 min
From Cleopatra’s hairdo to Elizabeth I’s flushing loo, meet history’s biggest Influencers.
Banging Bling
Jan 21, 2022 · 29 min
From Henry VIII’s wine fountain, to Empress Dowager’s marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.
Diabolical Daily Life
Jan 28, 2022 · 29 min
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 Egyp
Monstrous Myths
Feb 4, 2022 · 28 min
Count Rattula guides us through some of history’s greatest myths and monsters, including Henry VIII’s Robin Hood obsession and ancient ghostbusters.
Henry and Liz's Family Face-Off
Feb 11, 2022 · 28 min
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.
Cursed Careers
Feb 18, 2022 · 27 min
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?
Smash Hit Songs
Feb 25, 2022 · 28 min
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.
Big BBC Birthday Bonanza
Oct 15, 2022 · 21 min
Horrible Histories celebrates 100 years of the BBC with this special episode. What was the secret of looking great on a 1930s TV show? How did the BBC try to defeat the Nazis using