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Horrible Histories: Specials

Horrible Histories

Specials

The Grisly Great Fire of London

CBBC

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Sep 2016, 17:00 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Mar 2024, 13:15 on CBBC Channel

Available for 8 months

On the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Horrible Histories looks at the disaster and the events that surrounded it. Show more

Contributors

Main Cast Member:: Tom Stourton
Main Cast Member:: Richard Atwill
Main Cast Member:: Richard David-Caine
Main Cast Member:: Jalaal Hartley
Main Cast Member:: Jessica Ransom
Main Cast Member:: Thom Tuck
Main Cast Member:: Gemma Whelan
Additional Cast Member:: Mel Giedroyc
Additional Cast Member:: Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Additional Cast Member:: Robert Webb
Additional Cast Member:: Dominique Moore
Additional Cast Member:: Natalie Walter
Additional Cast Member:: Jon Culshaw
Puppeteer:: John Eccleston
Director:: Steve Connelly
Producer:: Lisa Mitchell
Series Producer:: Tom Miller
Executive Producer:: Simon Welton
Executive Producer:: Richard Bradley
Writer:: Ben Ward
Writer:: Danielle Ward
Writer:: Steve Punt
Writer:: Joe Tucker
Writer:: Danny Peak
Writer:: Dave Cohen
Writer:: Sarah Morgan

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Series 24

Babygate

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Jan 2023, 13:45 on BBC One NightlightLatest broadcast: Mon 16^th Jan 2023, 13:45 on BBC One Scotland HD

Ruhma helps a mother understand the perspective of her daughter being a surrogate. Kirsty breaks up with Rich, and Scarlett asks Zara for an advance. Show more

Contributors

Ruhma Carter:: Bharti Patel
Ollie Millar:: Isaac Benn
Dr Zara Carmichael:: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Scarlett Kiernan:: Kia Pegg
Kirsty Millar:: Kiruna Stamell
Rich Millar:: Richard Atwill
Writer:: Charlotte Wise
Director:: Kodjo Tsakpo
Producer:: Caroline Slater
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Series 24

The Right Move

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Mar 2023, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Mar 2023, 13:45 on BBC One Wales

Rob and Karen’s plans surprise everyone, Kirsty and Rich worry about Ollie’s future, and Zara’s patient is determined to find her missing parent, but is all as it seems?

Contributors

Dr Zara Carmichael:: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Kirsty Millar:: Kiruna Stamell
Rich Millar:: Richard Atwill
Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Rob Hollins:: Chris Walker
Dr Jimmi Clay:: Adrian Lewis Morgan
Writer:: Olly Perkin
Director:: Kodjo Tsakpo
Producer:: Simon J Curtis
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Series 24

Male Order

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th Mar 2023, 13:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Mar 2023, 13:45 on BBC One Northern Ireland

Luca and Suni try to iron things out. Emma has to placate an irate mother when she finds out her daughter wants to have a baby. Show more

Contributors

Dr Emma Reid:: Dido Miles
Luca McIntyre:: Ross McLaren
Dr Suni Bulsara:: Rahul Arya
Rich Millar:: Richard Atwill
Ollie Millar:: Isaac Benn
Kirsty Millar:: Kiruna Stamell
Writer:: Cardy O'Donnell
Director:: David Lewis Richardson
Producer:: Caroline Slater
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Series 24

Special Interests

Duration: 28 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Apr 2023, 13:45 on BBC One NightlightLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Apr 2023, 13:45 on BBC One Wales

Available for 2 months

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Rich and Kirsty hide what happened from Ollie, and Suni charms Scarlett and Bear over lunch. Meanwhile, Daniel helps a mother who thinks her daughter might be autistic.

Contributors

Rich Millar:: Richard Atwill
Kirsty Millar:: Kiruna Stamell
Ollie Millar:: Isaac Benn
Dr Suni Bulsara:: Rahul Arya
Scarlett Kiernan:: Kia Pegg
Bear Sylvester:: Dex Lee
Dr Daniel Granger:: Matthew Chambers
Writer:: Poz Watson
Director:: Peter Fearon
Producer:: Andy Richardson
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Series 24

The Box

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Mar 2023, 14:45 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Mon 27^th Mar 2023, 14:45 on BBC One Scotland

Rich uses Ollie to spend time with Kirsty. Bear is roped into wearing an interesting costume to raise money for charity. Show more

Contributors

Bear Sylvester:: Dex Lee
Karen Hollins:: Jan Pearson
Kirsty Millar:: Kiruna Stamell
Rich Millar:: Richard Atwill
Dr Al Haskey:: Ian Midlane
Luca McIntyre:: Ross McLaren
Writer:: Jeremy Hylton Davies
Director:: Peter Fearon
Producer:: Grainne O'Boyle
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Series 24

Where Am I?

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Apr 2023, 13:45 on BBC One NightlightLatest broadcast: Mon 17^th Apr 2023, 13:45 on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Nina tries to stand up to Auntie Binita, while Rich has big news for Kirsty and Ollie. When a confused woman turns up at the Mill, Bear uncovers a tragic story. Show more

Contributors

Dr Nina Bulsara:: Wendi Peters
Binita Prabhu:: Nina Wadia
Rich Millar:: Richard Atwill
Kirsty Millar:: Kiruna Stamell
Ollie Millar:: Isaac Benn
Bear Sylvester:: Dex Lee
Writer:: Bill Armstrong
Director:: Kodjo Tsakpo
Producer:: Grainne O'Boyle
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Series 24

Lost

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 7^th Feb 2023, 13:45 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Tue 7^th Feb 2023, 13:45 on BBC One Scotland HD

Luca is nervous about seeing Jamie again, and Ruhma is on hand at a community event for a miscarriage support group. Show more

Contributors

Ruhma Carter:: Bharti Patel
Luca McIntyre:: Ross McLaren
Jamie Clapton:: Zak Ghazi-Torbati
Bear Sylvester:: Dex Lee
Kirsty Millar:: Kiruna Stamell
Rich Millar:: Richard Atwill
Writer:: Rokhsaneh Ali
Writer:: Matthew Wolfenden
Director:: Niall Fraser
Producer:: Simon J Curtis
Executive Producer:: Mike Hobson

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Horrible Histories: Specials

Horrible Histories

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Sensational Shakespeare

CBBC

First broadcast: Tue 19^th Apr 2016, 16:30 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th May 2024, 09:50 on CBBC HD

Available for 8 months

A special episode of the historical sketch show. A look at the life and times of William Shakespeare, from his humble beginnings to his success. Show more

Contributors

Main Cast Member:: Richard Atwill
Main Cast Member:: Richard David-Caine
Main Cast Member:: Jalaal Hartley
Main Cast Member:: Jessica Ransom
Main Cast Member:: Thom Tuck
Main Cast Member:: Gemma Whelan
Additional Cast Member:: Mel Giedroyc
Additional Cast Member:: Miles Jupp
Additional Cast Member:: Louise Ford
Additional Cast Member:: Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Additional Cast Member:: Dominique Moore
Additional Cast Member:: Natalie Walter
Additional Cast Member:: Jon Culshaw
Puppeteer:: John Eccleston
Director:: Steve Connelly
Producer:: Lisa Mitchell
Series Producer:: Tom Miller
Executive Producer:: Simon Welton
Executive Producer:: Richard Bradley
Writer:: Ben Ward
Writer:: Lucy Clarke
Writer:: Dave Cohen
Writer:: Toby Davies
Writer:: Gerard Foster
Writer:: Danny Peak
Writer:: Steve Punt
Writer:: George Sawyer
Writer:: Joe Tucker
Writer:: Raphael Warner

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Bill

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

Audio described

First broadcast: Sat 23^rd Dec 2017, 18:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th Jun 2024, 10:00 on CBBC HD

Available for 10 months

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Family comedy from the performers of Horrible Histories. Young Bill Shakespeare leaves Stratford to follow his latest dream, to be a playwright in London. Show more

Contributors

Bill Shakespeare/Lord Burghley/English Messenger:: Mathew Baynton
Earl of Crawley/Croydon/Juan Domingo/Sausage/Dmitri Alexandr:: Simon Farnaby
Anne Hathaway/Molly/Spanish Courtier/Body Collector:: Martha Howe-Douglas
Christopher Marlowe/Gabriel Montoya/Cynical Jester:: Jim Howick
Sir Francis Walsingham/Lope Lopez/Ian:: Laurence Rickard
King Philip II of Spain/Earl of Southampton/Grubby Thief:: Ben Willbond
Queen Elizabeth I:: Helen McCrory
Sir Richard Hawkins:: Damian Lewis
Francis Drake:: Justin Edwards
Sir Walter Raleigh:: Rufus Jones
Ramon/Sergeant:: David Crow
Sergio:: Jamie Demetriou
Seve:: Richard Atwill
Miguel:: John Henry Falle
Director:: Richard Bracewell
Writer:: Ben Willbond
Writer:: Laurence Rickard

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