Horrible Histories returns with a special episode focusing on King John and the Magna Carta, featuring Ben Miller. The episode depicts John’s exasperation with the Barons, culminating in his agreement to the Magna Carta at Runnymede – prece…

This week's program features a special exploration of King Alfred the Great, with Tom Rosenthal. Witness Alfred’s spirited disagreements with his elder brothers, followed by his ingenious victory against the Vikings through swift, strategic…

This episode features William the Conqueror, portrayed by Kevin Eldon. We journey to the early years of William, Duke of Normandy, witnessing his conflict with Harold Godwinson over the English throne. The ensuing conflict culminates in the…

This episode features a special exploration of Mary Queen of Scots, with Jessica Ransom as our guide. We journey with the young Mary from her beginnings as a girl in Scotland, through her rise to queen in France, her return to Scotland, and…

This episode features a deep dive into the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, the pivotal figure who rose from obscurity to become Emperor of France. We trace his ascent, marked by conquest across much of Europe, culminating in his final defeat at…

A special episode focuses on King Henry VIII, with Rowan Atkinson in the starring role. We witness the young Henry's difficulties with his staid father, Henry VII, before he ascends the throne and navigates a series of wives with a frequenc…

This episode of the historical sketch show turns its attention to Cleopatra, the renowned Egyptian queen, with Kathryn Drysdale in the lead role. We witness Cleo's ascent to power as she navigates conflict with her brother and forges allian…

This special episode of the historical sketch show focusing on King George III features Simon Farnaby. We trace George's journey from an unpopular young monarch to a figure of considerable affection by his later years, offering glimpses int…

A special episode of the historical sketch show revisits the story of Queen Boudica, the formidable British warrior queen. Lorna Watson from Watson & Oliver portrays Boudica as she rises in rebellion against her Roman oppressors, unleashing…

A special episode of the historical sketch show focusing on Winston Churchill, featuring Jim Howick. The program charts Churchill’s life from his early days as a soldier in India under Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to ultimat…

A special episode of the historical sketch show focusing on Queen Victoria, featuring Sarah Hadland. We encounter a young Victoria as she ascends the throne at the age of eighteen, marries her beloved Albert, and navigates the less-than-reg…

This episode of the historical sketch series focuses on Oliver Cromwell. We trace his ascent from relative anonymity to prominence, his confrontation with King Charles I during the English Civil War, and his eventual decree for the King's e…

A special episode of the historical sketch show returns, bringing together a cast of the series’ most villainous monarchs. Witness Napoleon’s exasperation with Josephine, and the unpleasant King Henry VIII’s renewed pursuit of matrimony. A …

This installment of the historical sketch show presents a curious assembly: a spectral Genghis Khan, the sage Confucius, and an unexpected dance-off amidst a naval engagement. A Bollywood number performed by Queen Victoria is also featured,…

A special episode of the historical sketch show returns, brimming with beloved songs from the series! Join King Alfred in a spirited rendition of his burnt cakes, or revel with Henry VIII in a celebration of the Reformation. Perhaps you'd p…