List of Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) episodes
Horrible Histories was a children's live-action historical and musical sketch-comedy TV series based on the book series of the same name written by Terry Deary. It ran for 65 episodes and 9 specials from 2009-2014 before being rebooted in 2015 with a new cast and format.
The series producer was Caroline Norris. Series 1 was directed by Chloe Thomas and Steve Connelly, with all future series directed by Connelly and Dominic Brigstocke. Writers are listed as per credits of each episode. Original music was—except where noted—written by Richie Webb and Dave Cohen, with instrumentals by Webb. The songs were not given formal titles; where possible their creators' names for them have been used.
The starring troop over all five series consisted of Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Sarah Hadland, some combination of whom appear, with very rare exceptions, in every live-action sketch; their voices can also be heard in the animated sketches. Supporting cast was headed by Alice Lowe, Lawry Lewin and Dominique Moore.
Notable guest stars are indicated in the episode in which they appear, or in the case of recurring roles, on first appearance. Several sketches incorporate parodies of other UK pop-culture media and/or personalities; these parody inspirations are likewise indicated on first appearance.
On 24 October 2024 it was announced that Horrible Histories is to be presented with a Special Award. The honour will be awarded in recognition of Horrible Histories’ extraordinary cultural and social impact.