Noah, Sherna (30 July 2013). "Peppa Pig, Bob the Builder join ranks of top children's TV show". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014 . Retrieved 11 December 2013. In autumn 2011, the BBC edited footage from the show's summer Prom concert into an hour-long TV special ("Horrible Histories' Big Prom Party"), featuring specially shot linking sketches. [40] In addition, standalone sketches hosted by Stephen Fry, as well as a special "Bob Hale Report", were produced as part of the 2012 Sport Relief benefit programme. [41] [42] In the same year, several sketches were commissioned as part of the BBC's live television coverage of the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, to be performed on Tower Bridge, but due to time constraints only one was aired. [21] In the first series, the songs generally had no particular satirical slant, and were often intercut with sketches from the same era. However, after the creative team noted the critical and popular success of the major exception ("Born 2 Rule", which featured King Georges I–IV performing in the style of a boyband) the decision was taken from the second series onwards to continue in that vein. [6] Historical concepts were matched to a diverse range of modern musical references, and the results were showcased as self-contained music video parodies. The thirteenth episode of the second and each subsequent series was retooled as a "Savage Songs" special, featuring a compilation of that series' outstanding videos. [23] Broadcast Awards – Shortlist 2012". Broadcast. Archived from the original on 4 March 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013.

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Sherwin, Adam (13 May 2013). "Horrible Histories to hit the big screen with first feature film: Untold story of William 'Bill' Shakespeare to be told". The Independent. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013 . Retrieved 4 June 2013. Henrietta Maria of France, Marie Antoinette, Matilda of Boulogne, Lady Jane Grey, Joan of Arc, Sue, Cliff Whiteley's secretary, HHTV News field reporter Jessica Harvey-Smythe Most criticism of the show revolves around the accuracy and presentation of its factual content. The TV series, like the books, has been used by educators as a classroom aid [29] and was endorsed by UK Education Secretary Michael Gove as useful for spotlighting "neglected periods of history." [61] However, writing after the final episode, Simon Hoggart in The Spectator noted that "There has been some whipped-up controversy about Horrible Histories", adding that "where the books make a rudimentary attempt to teach history as a series of interconnected events, the television show is basically gags, chiefly about defecation, gluttony, murder and torture. It's quite amusing, though whether it will pique an interest in the subject, or—as some say—merely encourage children to learn more about defecation, gluttony, murder and torture, we cannot know." [62] British Comedy Awards 2012 – Full Results". British Comedy Guide. 12 December 2012. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. Baby Cow Animation: Design & Production". Baby Cow Animation. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014 . Retrieved 27 February 2014.Delingpole, James (9 June 2010). "History like it used to be". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014 . Retrieved 5 February 2014.

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Jarvis, Alice-Azania (17 April 2009). "Last night's television: Horrible Histories". The Independent. Archived from the original on 24 April 2009 . Retrieved 9 February 2013. The show also created several popular recurring characters and concepts, notably "Stupid Deaths", in which a skeletal, platinum-blond Grim Reaper amuses himself while processing souls for admittance to the afterlife by forcing candidates from throughout history to relate the embarrassing details of their demise. [2] [19] HHTV News' Bob Hale and his eccentric-but-erudite in-studio reports provide a broader picture on historical events (such as the Wars of the Roses and the French Revolution), in a style reminiscent of presenter Peter Snow. [20] [21] The "Shouty Man", a parody of a typically ebullient infomercial host (like Barry Scott), pitches unusual historical products. [3] Music [ edit ] Nominees for the 2011 Royal Television Society Programme Awards announced". The Daily Telegraph. 20 March 2012. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014 . Retrieved 9 February 2014. The songs have since become among the most critically and popularly acclaimed elements of the show, especially among its adult audience. Commentators cite the apt cleverness of the various historical/musical parody match-ups, and the complexity and skill with which the musical elements are executed. [9] [22] [24] Principal composer Richie Webb confirms that the songs became more sophisticated as a result of the show's increasing popularity with older viewers, as well as the demands of increased visibility online. [24] Many of the videos have earned standalone popularity on YouTube. [5] Return of the CBBC multi-award-winning series that presents a laugh out loud take on history, with all the horrible bits left in.

The supporting cast varied considerably by series. Those performers with additional speaking parts are listed below: a b c Dent, Grace (28 May 2011). "Grace Dent's TV OD: Horrible Histories". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 December 2013. Gilbert, Gerard (26 January 2011). "Horrible Histories: The best laughs are on children's TV". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015 . Retrieved 31 July 2013.