Horrible Histories (2015 TV series)

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Horrible Histories is a 2015 reboot of the 2009 television series of the same name; based on the bestselling book series by Terry Deary; featuring a new format, cast and production team. The show is produced for CBBC by Lion Television. Over the years, the show has featured a large ensemble cast. Current cast members include Tom Stourton, Jessica Ransom, Richard David-Caine, James McNicholas, Emily Lloyd-Saini; among many others. It has also attracted an impressive list of celebrity guest stars, including, among others, Rowan Atkinson, Gemma Whelan, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Rob Delaney. In 2024, Horrible Histories was presented with a BAFTA Special Award. The honour was awarded in recognition of Horrible Histories’ extraordinary cultural and social impact. A spin off, Horrible Science, started airing in 2025; being the second series of that name after the 2015 CITV series.

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