List of Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) episodes facts for kids

Horrible Histories is a super funny and educational TV show. It's all about history, but in a way that's never boring! The show uses live-action sketches, songs, and silly characters to teach you about different times in history. It's based on the popular book series by Terry Deary.

The original Horrible Histories show ran from 2009 to 2013. It had five main series, each with thirteen episodes. There were also seven special episodes! The main cast members were Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, and Sarah Hadland. They played lots of different historical figures and made history hilarious. You could also hear their voices in the cartoon parts of the show.

Later on, in 2015, Horrible Histories came back with a new cast and a slightly different style. These new episodes often focused on one famous historical person. Then, in 2016, more specials came out, celebrating big anniversaries like 400 years since Shakespeare died. The cast changed again, with Jalaal Hartley, Tom Stourton, and Jessica Ransom becoming some of the new main stars.

Series Overview

Want to see how many episodes each series had and when they first aired? This table gives you a quick look at all the main series and specials of the original Horrible Histories show.

Series 1: 2009 Episodes

The first series of Horrible Histories kicked off in 2009. It introduced viewers to the show's unique mix of comedy and historical facts.

Series 2: 2010 Episodes

The second series continued the fun, bringing more historical sketches and songs to screens in 2010.

Series 3: 2011 Episodes

In 2011, the third series brought even more historical periods to life. Viewers learned about everything from ancient civilizations to famous battles.

Series 4: 2012 Episodes

The fourth series aired in 2012, continuing to explore different historical periods with its unique blend of humor and facts.

Series 5: 2013 Episodes

The fifth series, which aired in 2013, was the last regular series of the original Horrible Histories show. It continued to deliver hilarious and informative historical content.

Specials

Besides the regular series, Horrible Histories also created several special episodes. These often focused on specific historical events or themes, like Christmas or sports.