Horrible Histories: Series 9 [DVD]

Product Information

White, James (3 October 2018). "Horrible Histories Movie in the Works". Empire. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018 . Retrieved 19 October 2018. Horrible Histories is a British children's live-action historical and musical sketch comedy television series, based on the bestselling book series of the same name by Terry Deary. The show was produced for CBBC by Lion Television with Citrus Television and ran from 2009 to 2014 for five series of thirteen half-hour episodes, with additional one-off seasonal and Olympic specials. a b Castleman, Lana (9 February 2012). "And the 2012 Kidscreen Awards go to..." Kidscreen. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018 . Retrieved 2 November 2012.

Most criticism of the show revolves around the accuracy and presentation of its factual content. The TV series, like the books, has been used by educators as a classroom aid [29] and was endorsed by UK Education Secretary Michael Gove as useful for spotlighting "neglected periods of history." [61] However, writing after the final episode, Simon Hoggart in The Spectator noted that "There has been some whipped-up controversy about Horrible Histories", adding that "where the books make a rudimentary attempt to teach history as a series of interconnected events, the television show is basically gags, chiefly about defecation, gluttony, murder and torture. It's quite amusing, though whether it will pique an interest in the subject, or—as some say—merely encourage children to learn more about defecation, gluttony, murder and torture, we cannot know." [62] Midgley, Carol (20 May 2011). "Horrible Histories: the hysterical success story". The Times. Archived from the original on 29 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 December 2013. Stephenson, David (26 May 2013). "The end of history as we know it". The Sunday Express. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013 . Retrieved 26 December 2013.Delingpole, James (9 June 2010). "History like it used to be". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014 . Retrieved 5 February 2014. The supporting cast varied considerably by series. Those performers with additional speaking parts are listed below:

Horrible Histories: Episode Guide". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013 . Retrieved 3 February 2014. 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. 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.a b "Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry: Sport Relief Special". British Comedy Guide. 23 March 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014 . Retrieved 27 February 2014.

Broadcast Awards – Shortlist 2012". Broadcast. Archived from the original on 4 March 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. a b "Horrible Histories to continue with specials". British Comedy Guide. 5 July 2013. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013 . Retrieved 31 July 2013. Gilbert, Gerard (26 January 2011). "Horrible Histories: The best laughs are on children's TV". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015 . Retrieved 31 July 2013.

Series 9, Episode 14 - Smash Hit Songs

Nominees for the 2011 Royal Television Society Programme Awards announced". The Daily Telegraph. 20 March 2012. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014 . Retrieved 9 February 2014. Dent, Grace (31 May 2013). "Grace Dent on TV". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013 . Retrieved 12 December 2013. Henrietta Maria of France, Marie Antoinette, Matilda of Boulogne, Lady Jane Grey, Joan of Arc, Sue, Cliff Whiteley's secretary, HHTV News field reporter Jessica Harvey-Smythe 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. Rose d'Or 2012 comedy winners announced". British Comedy Guide. 10 May 2012. Archived from the original on 6 May 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013.