Horrible Histories - Series 1-6 [DVD]

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Each series debuted in the UK in April or May from 2009 to 2013, and on international channels including Canada's BBC Kids, Malaysia's NTV7, The Philippines GMA Network, and Australia's ABC3. Six special episodes, comprising a mix of new and existing material around a single theme, were broadcast in the UK. "Horrible Christmas" (aired in 2010) was followed by a "Sport Special" (July 2012, to coincide with the 2012 London Olympic Games) and a "Scary Special" (autumn 2012, themed around Halloween). "Ridiculous Romance" (themed around Valentine's Day) aired in February 2014; the "Frightful First World War Special" aired later the same year, as part of the BBC's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. [38] [39] Tate, Gabriel (6 November 2013). "Yonderland: Horribly ever after". Time Out. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013 . Retrieved 10 December 2013.

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British Comedy Awards 2012 – Full Results". British Comedy Guide. 12 December 2012. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. Tanni Grey-Thompson lands role in Horrible Histories TV show". Wales Online. 3 July 2011. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014 . Retrieved 21 March 2014. Kelly, Stephen (6 August 2012). "CBBC meets Royston Vasey". The Independent. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013 . Retrieved 16 February 2014. Horrible Histories behind the scenes: find out how we make the drawings come alive. Horrible Histories: Behind the Scenes. CBBC Online. Writers' Guild Awards 2012 shortlists". UK Writer's Guild. 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013.RTS Programme Awards 2010". Royal Television Society. 16 March 2011. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. a b "Horrible Histories". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011 . Retrieved 27 July 2011. Horrible Histories wins fourth consecutive children's BAFTA". BBC News Online. 25 November 2013. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015 . Retrieved 17 December 2013.

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Henry VIII of England, Alexander the Great, HHTV News field correspondent Mike Peabody, Julius Caesar, spoof of John Torode in "Historical Masterchef", George I of Great Britain, spoof of John Humphrys in "Historical Mastermind", Pierre de Coubertin, William Cecil, Louis XVI of France, William Wallace, Lord Byron, Henry Ford Mary Seacole, presenter of "Ready Steady Feast" (Series 2), HHTV presenter Fearne Polyester (spoof of Fearne Cotton), Rosa Parks, emergency ward nurse in "Historical Hospital" (Series 2 onward), Karen the "Historical Dating Service" consultant Wightman, Catriona (3 February 2011). "In Full: Broadcast Awards 2011 Winners – TV News". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. In autumn 2011, the BBC edited footage from the show's summer Prom concert into an hour-long TV special ("Horrible Histories' Big Prom Party"), featuring specially shot linking sketches. [40] In addition, standalone sketches hosted by Stephen Fry, as well as a special "Bob Hale Report", were produced as part of the 2012 Sport Relief benefit programme. [41] [42] In the same year, several sketches were commissioned as part of the BBC's live television coverage of the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, to be performed on Tower Bridge, but due to time constraints only one was aired. [21]

Episode Guide: HH Gory Games". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 . Retrieved 7 February 2014. The show also created several popular recurring characters and concepts, notably "Stupid Deaths", in which a skeletal, platinum-blond Grim Reaper amuses himself while processing souls for admittance to the afterlife by forcing candidates from throughout history to relate the embarrassing details of their demise. [2] [19] HHTV News' Bob Hale and his eccentric-but-erudite in-studio reports provide a broader picture on historical events (such as the Wars of the Roses and the French Revolution), in a style reminiscent of presenter Peter Snow. [20] [21] The "Shouty Man", a parody of a typically ebullient infomercial host (like Barry Scott), pitches unusual historical products. [3] Music [ edit ] Art of Horrible songwriting". Sheffield Telegraph. 28 June 2013. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013 . Retrieved 31 July 2013. Wolf, Ian (5 December 2011). "Horrible Histories to be remade for adult audience". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 December 2013. Viewing data: Top 10". BARB data. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014 . Retrieved 9 February 2014.

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Get more episode of Horrible Histories as well as all the extras at https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00sp0l8/horrible-histories a b "Miranda leads winners at British Comedy Awards 2010". British Comedy Guide. 23 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. a b c d e f g h West, Naomi (25 May 2010). "How Horrible Histories grew up to be a hit comedy show". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 29 May 2010 . Retrieved 17 July 2010. All five series of the original show, plus the "Scary (Halloween) Special", "Ridiculous Romance" & the "Frightful First World War Special" and "Horrible Christmas" have been released on Region 2 DVD by 2entertain for the BBC, both individually and as boxed sets. [97] As of 2023, "Horrible Histories' Big Prom Party" & the "Sport Special" have yet to receive a home video release.Top comedy stars join CBBC's Horrible Histories". BBC Media Centre. 5 January 2015. Archived from the original on 13 May 2015 . Retrieved 28 April 2015.