Horrible Histories - Series 1-6 [DVD]

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Episode Guide: HH Gory Games". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 . Retrieved 7 February 2014.

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a b " 'Horrible Histories' in the press". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013 . Retrieved 12 December 2013. Kelly, Stephen (6 August 2012). "CBBC meets Royston Vasey". The Independent. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013 . Retrieved 16 February 2014. Writers' Guild Awards 2012 shortlists". UK Writer's Guild. 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. 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. With the exception of Episode 5 of Series 1, produced before the music became a priority as described below.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. 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. 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] Return of the CBBC multi-award-winning series that presents a laugh out loud take on history, with all the horrible bits left in.

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a b c d Norris, Caroline with the starring cast (18 March 2012). "Horrible Histories Series Four BFI Q&A". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013 . Retrieved 19 June 2013.The complete sixth series of Horrible Histories, featuring a largely new cast and writing team, but the same incredible and frighteningly funny facts from history. a b c Stephenson, David (22 April 2012). "Horrible history's a hoot". The Daily Express. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 11 December 2013. Virtue, Graeme (17 April 2012). "Television review: Horrible Histories". The Scotsman . Retrieved 16 December 2013. AIB announces winners of the 2010 AIBs". Association for International Broadcasting. 10 November 2010. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013 . Retrieved 8 October 2012. The producers decided to cease full-time production after the fifth series, citing concerns around the increasing difficulty in finding suitable historical material. [43] However, the possibility of further specials marking important historical or holiday milestones has been discussed. [39]

Horrible Histories: Complete Series 1-3 Box Set [DVD]

In the first series, the songs generally had no particular satirical slant, and were often intercut with sketches from the same era. However, after the creative team noted the critical and popular success of the major exception ("Born 2 Rule", which featured King Georges I–IV performing in the style of a boyband) the decision was taken from the second series onwards to continue in that vein. [6] Historical concepts were matched to a diverse range of modern musical references, and the results were showcased as self-contained music video parodies. The thirteenth episode of the second and each subsequent series was retooled as a "Savage Songs" special, featuring a compilation of that series' outstanding videos. [23] a b c d Stephenson, David; Norris, Caroline; with the starring cast (12 May 2013). "Horrible Histories Series Five BFI Q&A" (YouTube). British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014 . Retrieved 12 February 2014.Noisegate Media Portfolio: Horrible Histories". Noisegate Media. 28 November 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014 . Retrieved 27 February 2014. Broadcast Awards – Shortlist 2012". Broadcast. Archived from the original on 4 March 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. On 18 September 2015 Bill, a 2015 BBC comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare, was released. The film, though not officially related to the series, reunited and starred the original core performers of Horrible Histories in starring roles. [102] [103] a b c d Brown, Maggie (25 May 2011). "Horrible Histories: comedy for all ages". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013 . Retrieved 12 December 2013. 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.