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Horrible Histories (2009)

TV Series ★ 8.0 92 min

Family Comedy

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.

Terry Deary Creator Susie Donkin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 16, 2009
Runtime
92 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt1400819
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Studio
Lion Television, Citrus Television

Themes

Cast

Ben Willbond Ben Willbond Mathew Baynton Mathew Baynton Sarah Hadland Sarah Hadland Various Jess Robinson Jess Robinson Additional Voices Jim Howick Jim Howick Jon Culshaw Jon Culshaw Additional Voices Simon Farnaby Simon Farnaby Martha Howe-Douglas Martha Howe-Douglas John Eccleston John Eccleston Rattus Rattus (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Horrible Histories about?
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.
Who created Horrible Histories?
Horrible Histories was created by Terry Deary.
Who stars in Horrible Histories?
Horrible Histories stars Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Sarah Hadland, Jess Robinson.
When was Horrible Histories released?
Horrible Histories is a 2009 family, comedy series.
Where can I watch Horrible Histories?
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