Horrible Histories Season 9 Episodes

Episode 1

British Black History

Horrible Histories charts the contribution of Black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian's Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose

Episode 2

Gruesome Guide to Growing up

Life wasn't always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother - even weeing on each other's beds. And find out just why Henry VIII was so keen for his son Edward VI to stay inside.

Episode 3

Protesting with Pankhurst

Protests about inequality or environmental damage are common today, but how have people protested in the past? Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this history of protest, from Cato the Younger's talkative protest in ancient Rome to the cheese riots of 18th-century Nottingham. Also, how will the Luddites cope with the newfangled technology of a video call?

Episode 4

Precious Planet

Charles Darwin hosts a look at how we've treated the planet throughout history.

Episode 5

Dastardly Dance

Strictly's Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic's Highland reel.

Episode 6

Cracking Christmas

Episode 7

Foul Feasting

Episode 8

Infectious Influencers

Episode 9

Banging Bling

Episode 10

Diabolical Daily Life

Daily life can be a bit of a grind, but not as much as it was in the past. Rattus takes us round the clock, revealing daily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egypt to Medieval Loo Man.

Episode 11

Monstrous Myths

Episode 15

Big BBC Birthday Bonanza