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Horrible Histories

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First episode dateApril 16, 2009
Composers Richie Webb
Directed by Steve Connelly
Dominic Brigstocke
Chloe Thomas
Creators Dominic Brigstocke
Caroline Norris
Jul 8, 2019
So a friend convinced me to watch the first episode, and, to tell the truth, I really wasn't expecting much. But I watched it . . .
Awards International Emmy Kids Award for Factual
British Comedy Award for the Best Sketch Show
Reviews www.imdb.com
Origin releas16 April 2009 –; 4 August 2014
Theme music compos Richie Webb
Product companiLion TV; Citrus Television
Follow byHorrible Histories (2015 TV Series
Direct by Steve Connelly
Cast Mathew Baynton
EpisodesEpisodesS09 E10 · Monstrous MythsFeb 4, 2022 S09 E09 · Diabolical Daily LifeJan 28, 2022 S09 E08 · Banging BlingJan 21, 2022 View 45+ more
Networks CBBC
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About Horrible Histories


Based on a series of books by Terry Deary, `Horrible Histories' informs kids of historical events while being stuffed full of blood, battles and black humour. Each episode features sketches representing a selection of different eras and civilisations throughout history.

BBC announces shows to mark centenary year

Feb 16,2020 4:59 am

David Dimbleby , Horrible Histories and Konnie Huq will feature in a raft of special programmes to mark The Bbc 's centenary year in 2022.

The Highlights will include a three-part series titled David Dimbleby 's BBC: A Very British History.

Ex-Blue Peter host Huq will celebrate children's programming from The Past 100 years in Here's One I Made Earlier.

Comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse will reunite for a humorous look at The Corporation 's history.

Titled The Love Box In Your Living Room , their Bbc Two retrospective is billed as a combination of real footage and " genuinely authentic made-up stuff".

The pair will play spoof presenters called Adam Adamant Curtis - named after respected documentary-maker Adam Curtis - and Richard Dimbleby Curtis .

Meanwhile, The Real David Dimbleby will embark on a more sober exploration of the broadcaster's role in major moments of political and cultural change, its conflicts with governments and its own public controversies.

CBBC will play host to Horrible Histories : BBC's Big Birthday Bonanza, and there will be special editions of shows including Strictly Come Dancing , Doctor Who , Top Gear , MasterChef, The Apprentice and Antiques Roadshow .

'A huge treat'

Radio 3 will broadcast The Sonic Century, examining the impact of 100 years of radio. Radio 4 will delve into The Archives for Past Forward and has commissioned The Battle of Savoy Hill, a five-part drama set in The Corporation 's early years.

" Our centenary year will be a huge treat for audiences of all ages from massive sporting events, comedy, entertainment, drama, arts and music, to documentaries assessing all aspects of The Bbc 's history, " The Bbc 's chief content officer Charlotte Moore said.

" BBC 100 will celebrate and reflect on the unique role The Bbc plays in the lives of audiences across the UK as our much cherished national broadcaster from its creation right up to The Present day. "

Other major events in The Bbc 's centenary year will range from The Queen 's Platinum Jubilee to The Women 's Euros, The World Cup and Commonwealth Games , as well as The Return of Radio 1 's Big Weekend, a host of new dramas and comedies, and Frozen Planet II.

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