Season 10

01 Daft Dads Episode 116th June 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! 02 NHS 75th Birthday Special Episode 25th July 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. 03 Foul Football Episode 319th July 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! 04 Gruesome Gunpowder Plot Episode 43rd November 2023 Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. 05 Hideous Homes Episode 52nd February 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. 06 Ruinous Rivals Episode 69th February 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. 07 Radical Renaissance Episode 716th February 2024 Legendary artists Da Vinci and Michelangelo are the guides for a journey through one of history’s most creative, and sometimes weirdest, periods. 08 Gory Greek Myths Episode 823rd February 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 09 The Chaotic Civil War Episode 91st March 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 10 Bewitching Books Episode 106th March 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! 11 Terrifying Tower of London Episode 118th March 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. 12 Rotten Romans in Britain Episode 1213th March 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 13 Loo Man's Gross Guide Episode 1315th March 2024 From bottom complaints to snot, bird poo and farts, Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history’s grossest things. 14 Songtastic Musical Special Episode 1420th March 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! 15 Kings and Queens - A Right Royal Special Episode 1514th June 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!