Horrible Histories (2015 TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Based on | Horrible Histories by Terry Deary |
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| Directed by | Simon Gibney Ian Curtis |
| Starring |
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| Voices of |
John Eccleston (Rattus Rattus) Jon Culshaw Jess Robinson |
| Theme music composer |
Richie Webb Matt Katz |
| Composer(s) | Richie Webb |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Melissa Hardinge Richard Bradley Bill Hobbins |
| Producer(s) | Tom Miller |
| Editor(s) | Adam Windmill Will Peverett |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Lion Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 7 February 2015 – Present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Horrible Histories |
Horrible Histories is a British sketch comedy children's television series, the second live-action iteration of the book series Horrible Histories written by Terry Deary. Produced by Lion Television for the CBBC, it is a revival of the previous live-action TV series, which had formally ceased production in 2013, and treated as a continuation of the show's previous incarnation beginning with "Series 6". Despite this, episodes utilize the Horrible Histories Special title card which the earlier series used for one-off programs.
In 2014 CBBC executives announced that, owing to the critical and popular success of the original, discussions were underway regarding some form of return. Original series star Mathew Baynton subsequently confirmed that he and the other five members of the starring cast would not be reuniting as a team for the new project.
The resulting series, while sharing the same core concept, genre and sensibilities as its predecessor—including an original parody song in each episode—follows a notably different format. In lieu of the previous short, unconnected sketches from randomly-selected time periods, the new series consists of specials focusing on the specific life and times of one prominent historical figure. It will also involve a largely all-new production team and cast, while still retaining Greg Jenner as lead historical consultant and many of the original series's writers. In addition, original stars Sarah Hadland, Simon Farnaby, Lawry Lewin and Jim Howick returned in limited roles, with Farnaby in particular reprising his role as Death. Several prominent UK comedy veterans, including Ben Miller, Kathryn Drysdale, Kevin Eldon, Tom Rosenthal and Rowan Atkinson, guest-starred as the spotlighted figures.
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