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.
...Carta Special: King John annoys the Barons and agrees the Magna Carta at Runnymede - after performing a Rap Battle, of course! Ben Miller stars. Mild language/violence/flashing images.
A special episode about King Alfred the Great, starring Tom Rosenthal.
Young William, Duke of Normandy, takes the crown at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066.
The story of Mary, Queen of Scots, and how she became Elizabeth I's enemy.
The story of the great French leader Napoleon Bonaparte.
Rowan Atkinson stars as Henry VIII as he struggles with his boring dad and becomes king.
An episode about the great Egyptian queen Cleopatra.
King George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure.
British queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters.
Following Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India to World War II.
Following young Queen Victoria as she marries her true love Albert.
Oliver Cromwell challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War.
A special episode featuring the rotten rulers from the series.
A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring ghastly Genghis Khan.
A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series.