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Season 9
April 30, 2021

Season 9

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

01. British Black History

Horrible Histories charts the contribution of Black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian’s Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-century England.

30min
April 30, 2021

02. Gruesome Guide To Growing Up

Life wasn’t always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother - even weeing on each other's beds! And find out just why Henry VIII was so keen for his son Edward VI to stay inside.

30min
July 7, 2021

03. Protesting With Pankhurst

Protests about inequality or environmental damage are common today, but how have people protested in the past? Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this history of protest, from Cato the Younger’s talkative protest in ancient Rome to the cheese riots of 18th-century Nottingham. Also, how will the Luddites cope with the newfangled technology of a video call?

30min
August 20, 2021

04. Precious Planet

Charles Darwin presents a special show, as Horrible Histories takes a timely look at our planet and how we’ve behaved towards it throughout history. We look at how we’ve not always treated the planet's resources with the utmost care, from the 19th-century gold rush, to Henry VIII enjoying a little too much deforestation to build his warships.

30min
November 1, 2021

05. Dastardly Dance

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic’s Highland reel!

30min
November 26, 2021

06. Cracking Christmas

Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.

30min
December 10, 2021

07. Foul Feasting

Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria’s anti-fart bread.

29min
January 7, 2022

08. Infectious Influencers

From Cleopatra’s hairdo to Elizabeth I’s flushing loo, meet history’s biggest Influencers.

29min
January 14, 2022

09. Banging Bling

From Henry VIII’s wine fountain, to Empress Dowager’s marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.

29min
January 21, 2022

10. Diabolical Daily Life

Daily life can be a bit of a grind, but not as much as it was in the past! Rattus takes us round the clock, revealing daily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egypt to Medieval Loo Man.

29min
January 28, 2022

11. Monstrous Myths

Count Rattula guides us through some of history’s greatest myths and monsters, including Henry VIII’s Robin Hood obsession and ancient ghostbusters.

28min
February 4, 2022

12. Henry and Liz's Family Face-Off

Terrible Tudors King Henry VIII and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler. Henry had a mechanical dragon kite, but Liz had a flushing toilet.

28min
February 11, 2022

13. Cursed Careers

Rattus considers a career change, and luckily he has the whole of history to look through for ideas. Could he be an inventor like Babbage, or is the pirate life for him?

27min
February 18, 2022

14. Smash Hit Songs

Rattus has an idea that might make him millions – he is going to launch a streaming service. However, to make Ratify a success, he is going to need some great songs from history.

28min
February 25, 2022

15. Big BBC Birthday Bonanza

An animated special, celebrating BBC's birthday.

21min
October 15, 2022