Horrible Histories: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream For Kids

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

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Gorgeous George III Special
Series 6 8. Gorgeous George III Special
Historical sketch show. King George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure, and the team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.
⏱ 28 mins
Your Time
Sun 24 May · 11:10
UK
Sun 24 May · 11:10
Upcoming Release
Bolshy Boudica Special
Series 6 9. Bolshy Boudica Special
Historical sketch show. British queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London.
⏱ 28 mins
Your Time
Sun 31 May · 11:10
UK
Sun 31 May · 11:10
Channel
CBBC
Recent
Episode
Gorgeous George III Special
Series 6 8. Gorgeous George III Special
Historical sketch show. King George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure, and the team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 24 May · 11:10
UK
Sun 24 May · 11:10
Channel
CBBC
Upcoming Release
Episode
Bolshy Boudica Special
Series 6 9. Bolshy Boudica Special
Historical sketch show. British queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 31 May · 11:10
UK
Sun 31 May · 11:10
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Repeat
Phiendish Pharaohs
Series 11: 13. Phiendish Pharaohs
From preparing for the afterlife to having your own butt doctor, Tutankhamun, Cleopatra, Ramesses II and more are here to reveal what life was like as a fiendish pharaoh.
⏱ 25 mins
Your Time
Mon 25 May · 09:45
UK
Mon 25 May · 09:45
Repeat
Top Ten Naughtiest People
Series 11: 14. Top Ten Naughtiest People
Rattus is on the naughty step yet again. But at least it has given him an excellent idea for a list of some of his favourite sketches as he presents his top ten of some of history’s naughtiest people.
⏱ 28 mins
Your Time
Tue 26 May · 09:50
UK
Tue 26 May · 09:50
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Phiendish Pharaohs
From preparing for the afterlife to having your own butt doctor, Tutankhamun, Cleopatra, Ramesses II and more are here to reveal what life was like as a fiendish pharaoh.
⏱ 25 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 25 May · 09:45
UK
Mon 25 May · 09:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Top Ten Naughtiest People
Rattus is on the naughty step yet again. But at least it has given him an excellent idea for a list of some of his favourite sketches as he presents his top ten of some of history’s naughtiest people.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 26 May · 09:50
UK
Tue 26 May · 09:50

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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)

Horrible Histories FAQs

When is Horrible Histories next on?

The next broadcast of Horrible Histories airs at Mon 25 May · 09:45(UK: Mon 25 May · 09:45) 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.

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