Horrible Histories
“The history they don't teach you in school.”
Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.
Where to watch Horrible Histories in United States
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Where is Horrible Histories streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| India | BBC Kids Amazon Channel, BBC Player Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, BBC iPlayer | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | ABC iview | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories is a 2009 English-language family and comedy series created by Terry Deary. It spans 11 seasons and 154 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
Horrible Histories was produced by Lion Television and Citrus Television and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on April 16, 2009, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Terry Deary
- Writers
- Susie Donkin
- First aired
- April 16, 2009
- Last aired
- December 19, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 11 (154 episodes)
- Network
- CBBC
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Lion Television, Citrus Television
Horrible Histories cast & crew
Horrible Histories was created by Terry Deary and written by Susie Donkin.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Richard Bradley.
Is Horrible Histories worth watching?
Horrible Histories holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 63 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family series.
With 11 seasons and 154 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy family and comedy, Horrible Histories is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Horrible Histories
In United States, you can stream Horrible Histories on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Horrible Histories — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Horrible Histories in United States?
Horrible Histories is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is Horrible Histories on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Horrible Histories is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Horrible Histories in?
Horrible Histories is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Horrible Histories are there?
Horrible Histories has 11 seasons with 154 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is Horrible Histories rated?
Horrible Histories is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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