For Father's Day, Horrible Histories turns its attention to some of history's most peculiar fathers, exploring the paternal sides of figures like Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror, and Joseph Stalin.

What are the origins of the National Health Service? When did the first kidney transplant take place? And is there any truth to the notion that half a chicken can cure anything? Join comedian and former psychiatric nurse Jo Brand as she hos…

Renowned lioness Jill Scott is joining Rattus to delve into the history of football, exploring tales from Shakespearean times, the period when women's football was outlawed, and even stories of coffins appearing on the pitch.

Horrible Histories recounts the often-absurd tale of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

A journey through history reveals the surprisingly unpleasant aspects of dwellings past: from the remarkably comfortable experience of excretion enjoyed by Henry VIII, to the specific corner of Charles Dickens's residence he termed "The Dem…

Horrible Histories explores some of history's most significant, amusing, and appalling conflicts – from brother against brother to, well, more delicate matters. Featuring special guests Rosie Jones, Fred Sirieix, and Rob Rinder.

The Renaissance unfolds before us, illuminated by the wisdom of masters. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo serve as our companions on a voyage through a period of unparalleled artistic flourishing – a time marked by both breathtaking beaut…

From the Trojan Horse to Jason and his Argonauts’ quest for the Golden Fleece, and even to Zeus’s historical first dates disguised as an ant, Horrible Histories delivers chaotic tales of myth, in the classic Greek style.

The Civil War, a period of extraordinary turbulence in English history, yields stories of chilling brutality. It stands apart as the sole instance where a monarch was tried and executed for treason.

Comedian and author of children's books, Rosie Jones, is on hand to assist Rattus in selecting his ensemble for World Book Day, and to delve into the unsettling stories hidden within some beloved childhood classics.

Within these walls echoes a chilling history: tales of notorious prisoners, failed attempts at freedom, daring heists, and the infamous executions orchestrated by Henry VIII himself. The Tower of London holds a terrifying chronicle of it al…

From the roads that crisscrossed the land to the public baths and even the humble pie, Emperor Nero and the warrior queen Boudicca appear, offering a glimpse into the activities of the Romans during their time in Britain.

From the most unpleasant bodily functions to avian excrement and flatulence, Loo Man offers a comprehensive exploration of history's most revolting subjects.

Rattus has sought out Richie, the songwriter behind Horrible Histories, to collaborate on a unique presentation: transforming every segment of Rattus' performance into a song.

A new sketch features Elizabeth I as she seeks a successor in the program *England’s Got Monarchs*, and Rattus guides viewers through some of HH’s most memorable royal scenes.