Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

The history they don't teach you in school.

Created by Terry Deary

On CBBC

2009–11 seasons154 episodes92 min8.0 / 10

A high-energy, anarchic sketch comedy that makes history entertaining and memorable for children through irreverent humour, gross-out gags, and rapid-fire comedic bits.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Horrible Histories sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Horrible Histories easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is Horrible Histories scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Horrible Histories violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Horrible Histories leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity87

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Horrible Histories

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Horrible Histories

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Horrible Histories, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Horrible Histories, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Horrible Histories, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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