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English
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Delve deeper into the dastardly deeds of history’s greatest blockbuster rulers as this new series dishes up the much-loved revolting recipe of sketches and songs peppered with gruesome gags and hideous hilarity, but adds a bold new twist and an exciting new cast. Each episode will take a sideways look at the life and times of one prominent historical figure. The approach is even bigger and bolder, capturing the rottenest, most remarkable names across...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Stephen Fry links the very best sketches from Series 1 and 2 of the Bafta and British Comedy Award-winning show. In this episode, King Charles II raps about his party lifestyle, Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life, Shakespeare appears on Mastermind, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Charles II tries to mediate between Royal AstronomerJohn Flamsteedand theravens of the Tower of London. Tobacco is the signature cure-all atDr. Culpepper'sHealth Spa.A Crusader has his old crone prepare some disturbing dishes from the latest campaign on Historical Masterchef. Elsewhere, another returning Crusader's wife is less than impressed by his latest homecoming gifts. The News in Tudor Criminal Slang (with signer for hard of hearing). A spelling...
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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Description
In this episode—which includes special guest appearances from The League of Gentlemen’s Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton—we meet a surprisingly charming Stuart highwayman, the captain of the Titanic holds the world’s worst safety briefing, famous writer Mary Shelley pitches the movie of her life, and those violent Vikings show their softer side in a song.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The award-winning Horrible Histories returns for a special episode about Mary, Queen of Scots, starring Jessica Ransom. We follow Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to queen in France, back to queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1—with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr. H gives us his unique take on...
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