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Historical sketch show, based on the successful books by Terry Deary.

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Episode 4
Historical sketch show. HHTV's war reporter Mike Peabody regrets his decision to cover the Norman Siege of Palermo, and the Pilgrim Fathers rap about Jamestown in America.
⏱ 28 mins
Your Time
Thu 18 Dec · 11:35
UK
Thu 18 Dec · 11:35
Upcoming Release
Pitiful Princes and Princesses
Marie Antoinette, Henry VIII, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Loo Man is here to explore why being a prince or princess hasn’t always been the lovely life some might imagine.
Your Time
Fri 19 Dec · 17:55
UK
Fri 19 Dec · 17:55
Channel
CBBC
Upcoming Release
Episode
Episode 4
Historical sketch show. HHTV's war reporter Mike Peabody regrets his decision to cover the Norman Siege of Palermo, and the Pilgrim Fathers rap about Jamestown in America.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 18 Dec · 11:35
UK
Thu 18 Dec · 11:35
Channel
CBBC
Upcoming Release
Episode
Pitiful Princes and Princesses
Marie Antoinette, Henry VIII, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Loo Man is here to explore why being a prince or princess hasn’t always been the lovely life some might imagine.
Time
Your Time
Fri 19 Dec · 17:55
UK
Fri 19 Dec · 17:55
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Repeat
Cracking Christmas
Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.
⏱ 28 mins
Your Time
Wed 17 Dec · 14:30
UK
Wed 17 Dec · 14:30
Repeat
Horrible Christmas
A seasonal special of the historical sketch show. The episode showcases bizarre yuletide absurdities from over the centuries with a unique blend of sketches, pastiche and song.
⏱ 25 mins
Your Time
Sat 20 Dec · 19:00
UK
Sat 20 Dec · 19:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Cracking Christmas
Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 17 Dec · 14:30
UK
Wed 17 Dec · 14:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Horrible Christmas
A seasonal special of the historical sketch show. The episode showcases bizarre yuletide absurdities from over the centuries with a unique blend of sketches, pastiche and song.
⏱ 25 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 20 Dec · 19:00
UK
Sat 20 Dec · 19:00

Available for Streaming

Series 11 10. The Roaring 1920s!

10. The Roaring 1920s!

General strikes! Surplus women! Deadly mummy’s curses! Winston Churchill fangirling over Charlie Chaplin! Take a trip to the Roaring Twenties!
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 6pm 14 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 9. Putrid Pirates and Salty Seadogs

9. Putrid Pirates and Salty Seadogs

Captain Ratbeard takes to the high seas and sets sail on his maiden voyage, taking a look at everything from who not to kidnap if you’re a pirate to the dangers of pooing inside a submarine.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 6pm 7 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 8. Rat-o-Vision Song Contest

8. Rat-o-Vision Song Contest

Rattus dons a sparkly golden waistcoat & brings you a host of Historical bangers from around the world as our International acts fight it out for the ‘glittering’ Ratovision trophy
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 5:30pm 16 May 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 7. Monstrous Mothers

7. Monstrous Mothers

From terrifying Spartan mums to hidden Victorian mums, via Queen Victoria and Cleopatra, Horrible Histories looks at some of history’s most monstrous mothers.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 6pm 28 Mar 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 6. Enormous Empires

6. Enormous Empires

With everything from mid-battle diarrhoea to a warlord taking over a geography class, take a journey charting the rise and fall of some of history’s biggest empires.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 5:30pm 14 Mar 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 5. Twisted Technology

5. Twisted Technology

The watch! The mobile phone! The microwave! The vibrating poo platform! Thomas Edison stage diving! It’s all here as Horrible Histories takes a journey through the history of tech.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 5:30pm 7 Mar 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 4. Terrible Transport

4. Terrible Transport

From camels to space rockets, via Dandy Horses, actual horses, royal train rides, cars, balloons and planes, it's the Horrible History of travel.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 5:30pm 28 Feb 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 3. Ludicrous Landmarks

3. Ludicrous Landmarks

How long does it take to build a pyramid? Why didn’t people like the Statue of Liberty? Why are there pineapples on St Paul’s? Horrible Histories takes a tour of the world’s greatest landmarks.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 5:30pm 21 Feb 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 2. Ridiculous Rules

2. Ridiculous Rules

From William the Conqueror making rules about chopping off body parts to Elizabeth I in court over some swan-related mischief, Horrible Histories takes a look at some history’s most ridiculous rules.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 5:30pm 14 Feb 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Series 11 1. Brilliant Brains

1. Brilliant Brains

From taking man to the moon to figuring out how to get rid of a poo in a submarine, Mark Labbett joins Rattus for a look at some of history’s most brilliant brainboxes.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 5:30pm 7 Feb 2025
Availability: Available for over a year (until 27 Mar 2028)
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Horrible Histories FAQs

When is Horrible Histories next on?

The next broadcast of Horrible Histories airs at Wed 17 Dec · 14:30(UK: Wed 17 Dec · 14:30) on CBBC.

Which channel is Horrible Histories next on?

Horrible Histories returns on CBBC next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Horrible Histories be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.