Horrible Histories

1Daft Dads

28 minJun 16, 2023

In honour of Father’s Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history’s daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin!

2NHS 75th Birthday Special

28 minJul 5, 2023

How did the NHS come into being? When was the first kidney transplant? Is half a chicken actually a cure for anything? Find out as comedian and former psychiatric nurse Jo Brand joins Rattus to host a special episode in honour of the NHS’s 75th birthday. They discover how the NHS came to be, some of its weirder moments, and what life was like before we had the NHS to look after us. Did you know that before the NHS, getting medical help could be both difficult and expensive? We take a look at the role of the almoner, who decided who would have to pay for their treatment, and how much, before Nye Bevan comes along with his notion of free health care for all.

3Foul Football

28 minJul 19, 2023

Legendary Lioness Jill Scott joins Rattus to look at the history of the beautiful game, including Shakespearean mentions, women’s football being banned and coffins on the pitch!

4Gruesome Gunpowder Plot

28 minNov 3, 2023

Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

5Hideous Homes

28 minFeb 2, 2024

From how Henry VIII had the most comfortable poo possible, to finding out which bit of his house Charles Dickens called The Demon – take a tour of horrible homes through history.

6Ruinous Rivals

28 minFeb 9, 2024

From warring brothers to farting mothers, Horrible Histories presents some of the biggest, best and worst rivalries throughout time. Guest starring Rosie Jones, Fred Sirieix and Rob Rinder.

7Radical Renaissance

28 minFeb 16, 2024

Legendary artists Da Vinci and Michelangelo are the guides for a journey through one of history’s most creative, and sometimes weirdest, periods.

8Gory Greek Myths

28 minFeb 23, 2024

From the Trojan Horse, to Jason and his Argonauts going to find the Golden Fleece, and Zeus going on historical first dates as an ant, Horrible Histories presents mythical mayhem, Greek style

9The Chaotic Civil War

28 minMar 1, 2024

Grisly tales of the Civil War, one of the weirdest, wildest periods in English history, featuring the only time that a king has been tried and executed for treason

10Bewitching Books

28 minMar 6, 2024

Comedian and children’s author Rosie Jones is here to help Rattus choose his World Book Day outfit, and discover the gory details behind some favourite children’s books!

11Terrifying Tower of London

28 minMar 8, 2024

Famous inmates, botched escapes and thefts, and Henry VIII’s favourite executions – they’re all here in a terrifying history of the Tower of London.

12Rotten Romans in Britain

28 minMar 13, 2024

Everything from roads to baths to pies, hosts Emperor Nero and warrior queen Boudicca are here to show what the Romans did while they were here in Britain

13Loo Man's Gross Guide

28 minMar 15, 2024

From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history’s grossest things.

14Songtastic Musical Special

28 minMar 20, 2024

Rattus has enlisted the help of Richie – the Horrible Histories songwriter – to help him present a special song-filled show by making every one of Rattus’ bits a song too!

15Kings and Queens - A Right Royal Special

28 minJun 14, 2024

Featuring a new sketch with Elizabeth I searching for a successor in her show England’s Got Monarchs, and Rattus is the guide through some of HH's most regal sketches!