Horrible Histories(2009)
The history they don't teach you in school.
Horrible Histories Synopsis
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.
Horrible Histories (2009) is a family and comedy series that premiered on April 16, 2009, spanning 11 seasons and 154 episodes. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2009-04-16
- Last aired:
- 2025-12-19
- Producers:
- Richard Bradley
Horrible Histories (2009) Trailer
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Horrible Histories Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Horrible Histories.
Horrible Histories trailer
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CBBC: Horrible Histories - World War 1 sketch
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From Charles II to Cavewoman 2, Horrible Histories cast share their favourite characters | BAFTA
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Horrible Histories creators on bringing the show to life + a Monarchs Song sing-along! | BAFTA
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Baroness Floella Benjamin presents the BAFTA Special Award to Horrible Histories | BAFTA
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Horrible Histories Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 69 ratings.
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Horrible Histories – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Horrible Histories?
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Horrible Histories (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Horrible Histories are there?
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Horrible Histories has 11 seasons and 154 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 16, 2009.
Is Horrible Histories still running?
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Horrible Histories is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on December 19, 2025.
Is Horrible Histories any good?
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Horrible Histories (2009) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like family and comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Horrible Histories trailer?
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The official Horrible Histories trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.