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 Air Date : 13th-Mar-2024

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! Air Date : 16th-Jun-2023  Read More

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. Air Date : 5th-Jul-2023  Read More

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! Air Date : 19th-Jul-2023  Read More

Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. Air Date : 3rd-Nov-2023  Read More

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. Air Date : 2nd-Feb-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 9th-Feb-2024  Read More

Legendary artists Da Vinci and Michelangelo are the guides for a journey through one of history’s most creative, and sometimes weirdest, periods. Air Date : 16th-Feb-2024  Read More

Air Date : 23rd-Feb-2024  Read More

Air Date : 1st-Mar-2024  Read More

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! Air Date : 6th-Mar-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 8th-Mar-2024  Read More

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 Air Date : 13th-Mar-2024  Read More

From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history’s grossest things. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2024  Read More

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! Air Date : 20th-Mar-2024  Read More

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! Air Date : 14th-Jun-2024  Read More