Horrible Histories
Season 10
2023 • 15 Episodes
Episodes
1. Daft Dads
June 16, 2023
In honour of Father’s Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history’s daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin!
2. NHS 75th Birthday Special
July 5, 2023
How did the NHS come into being? When was the first kidney transplant? Is half a chicken actually a cure for anything? Find out as comedian and former psychiatric nurse Jo Brand joins Rattus to host a special episode in honour of the NHS’s 75th birthday. They discover how the NHS came to be, some of its weirder moments, and what life was like before we had the NHS to look after us. Did you know that before the NHS, getting medical help could be both difficult and expensive? We take a look at the role of the almoner, who decided who would have to pay for their treatment, and how much, before Nye Bevan comes along with his notion of free health care for all.
3. Foul Football
July 19, 2023
Legendary Lioness Jill Scott joins Rattus to look at the history of the beautiful game, including Shakespearean mentions, women’s football being banned and coffins on the pitch!
4. Gruesome Gunpowder Plot
November 3, 2023
Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.
5. Hideous Homes
February 2, 2024
From how Henry VIII had the most comfortable poo possible, to finding out which bit of his house Charles Dickens called The Demon – take a tour of horrible homes through history.
6. Ruinous Rivals
February 9, 2024
From warring brothers to farting mothers, Horrible Histories presents some of the biggest, best and worst rivalries throughout time. Guest starring Rosie Jones, Fred Sirieix and Rob Rinder.
7. Radical Renaissance
February 16, 2024
Legendary artists Da Vinci and Michelangelo are the guides for a journey through one of history’s most creative, and sometimes weirdest, periods.
8. Gory Greek Myths
February 23, 2024
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9. The Chaotic Civil War
March 1, 2024
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10. Episode 10
March 6, 2024
Comedian and children’s author Rosie Jones is here to help Rattus choose his World Book Day outfit, and discover the gory details behind some favourite children’s books!
11. Terrifying Tower of London
March 8, 2024
Famous inmates, botched escapes and thefts, and Henry VIII’s favourite executions – they’re all here in a terrifying history of the Tower of London.
12. Rotten Romans in Britain
March 13, 2024
Everything from roads to baths to pies, hosts Emperor Nero and warrior queen Boudicca are here to show what the Romans did while they were here in Britain
13. Episode 13
March 15, 2024
From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history’s grossest things.
14. Songtastic Musical Special
March 20, 2024
Rattus has enlisted the help of Richie – the Horrible Histories songwriter – to help him present a special song-filled show by making every one of Rattus’ bits a song too!
15. Kings and Queens - A Right Royal Special
June 14, 2024
Featuring a new sketch with Elizabeth I searching for a successor in her show England’s Got Monarchs, and Rattus is the guide through some of HH's most regal sketches!