Where can I watch Horrible Histories?

In Canada: Prime Video and Apple TV (buy). In the UK: BBC iPlayer, Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy). In the US: Prime Video, Prime Video (buy) and Apple TV (buy). In Australia: Apple TV (buy).

Who is in the cast of Horrible Histories?

Horrible Histories stars Jessica Ransom, Tom Stourton, Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick and Richard David-Caine.

When did Horrible Histories start?

Horrible Histories premiered on 16 April 2009 and is still running, with 12 seasons so far.

Horrible Histories (2009–): Where to Watch, Cast and Seasons

Where to watch

Stream Prime Video
Buy Apple TV

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Our take

Sketches and songs serve up the gruesome, ridiculous and surprising side of history.

Why watch Kids learn, parents laugh, and the original troupe went on to make Ghosts.

Official site

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 2009 · 13 episodes · BBC One
Season 2 2010 · 13 episodes · BBC One
Season 3 2011 · 13 episodes · BBC One
Season 4 2012 · 15 episodes · BBC One
Season 5 2013 · 15 episodes · BBC One
Season 6 2015 · 15 episodes · BBC One
Season 7 2017 · 15 episodes · CBBC
Season 8 2019 · 15 episodes · CBBC
Season 9 2021 · 15 episodes · CBBC
Season 10 2023 · 15 episodes · CBBC
Season 11 2025 · 15 episodes · CBBC
Season 12 CBBC

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Quick answers

Where can I watch Horrible Histories?: In Canada: Prime Video and Apple TV (buy). In the UK: BBC iPlayer, Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy). In the US: Prime Video, Prime Video (buy) and Apple TV (buy). In Australia: Apple TV (buy).
What is Horrible Histories about?: Sketches and songs serve up the gruesome, ridiculous and surprising side of history.
Who is in the cast of Horrible Histories?: Horrible Histories stars Jessica Ransom, Tom Stourton, Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick and Richard David-Caine.
When did Horrible Histories start?: Horrible Histories premiered on 16 April 2009 and is still running, with 12 seasons so far.