TV series
Horrible Histories
2009–, English, on CBBC. Created by Terry Deary.
The history they don't teach you in school.
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.
- Seasons
- 11
- Episodes
- 154
- Episode length
- 92 min
- Status
- Still running
Absolute Cinema
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8.0/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories is streaming on BBC Kids and BBC Player in India.
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Latest episode
S11 E15: Pitiful Princes and Princesses
Aired 19 December 2025
Seasons 11
Series 1
2009 · 13 episodes · 6.9/10
Series 2
2010 · 12 episodes · 7.5/10
Series 3
2011 · 13 episodes · 7.5/10
Series 4
2012 · 13 episodes · 7.4/10
Series 5
2013 · 13 episodes · 7.9/10
Series 6
2015 · 15 episodes
Series 7
2017 · 15 episodes
Season 8
2019 · 15 episodes · 5.0/10
Season 9
2021 · 15 episodes
Season 10
2023 · 15 episodes
Season 11
2025 · 15 episodes
Specials
2010 · 93 episodes
Cast & crew
- Terry DearyCreator
- John EcclestonRattus Rattus (voice) · 124 ep
- Jon CulshawCast · 101 ep
- Jim HowickCast · 78 ep
- Simon FarnabyCast · 77 ep
- Ben WillbondCast · 64 ep
- Mathew BayntonCast · 64 ep
- Jess RobinsonAdditional Voices · 64 ep
- Martha Howe-DouglasCast · 64 ep
- Laurence RickardCast · 63 ep
- Jalaal HartleyCast · 54 ep
- Jessica RansomCast · 50 ep
- Lawry LewinVarious · 48 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 April 2009
- Network
- CBBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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What Horrible Histories is based on
Horrible Histories is based on Horrible Histories, a 1993 children's book by Peter Hepplewhite and Terry Deary.
Children's book · 1993
Horrible Histories
By Peter Hepplewhite and Terry Deary
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Horrible Histories: quick answers
Is Horrible Histories worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Horrible Histories are there?
Horrible Histories has 11 seasons and 154 episodes, about 92 minutes each.
Is Horrible Histories finished?
Horrible Histories is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Horrible Histories on?
Horrible Histories is streaming on BBC Kids and BBC Player in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Horrible Histories parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Horrible Histories is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Horrible Histories?
If you liked Horrible Histories, try The Carol Burnett Show, Just Beyond, Arthur.
Who created Horrible Histories?
Horrible Histories was created by Terry Deary and stars John Eccleston, Jon Culshaw, Jim Howick.
What is Horrible Histories based on?
Horrible Histories is based on Horrible Histories, a 1993 children's book by Peter Hepplewhite and Terry Deary.