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Horrible Histories: Series 9 [DVD]

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HHTV News special correspondent Bob Hale, James VI and I (Series 5), George V, Draco, Diogenes, William II of England, Duke of Wellington, Stephen, King of England, Nicholas Culpeper, Henry V of England, Beau Brummell, Erik the Red, Pompey, Paul Revere, Wilbur Wright The show has attracted several special guest stars. In the fourth series, Gatiss, Shearsmith and Pemberton of The League of Gentlemen joined the show, playing the panel of Hollywood producers for the "Movie Pitch" sketches. Shearsmith said, "Mark and I independently thought it was just a brilliant show that works on a number of levels... There's not a weak link in the team here and it's an honour to be asked to be part of it". [9] Other featured guests included: a b c d e "About: Horrible Histories". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013 . Retrieved 10 December 2013. Horrible Histories is a British children's live-action historical and musical sketch comedy television series, based on the bestselling book series of the same name by Terry Deary. The show was produced for CBBC by Lion Television with Citrus Television and ran from 2009 to 2014 for five series of thirteen half-hour episodes, with additional one-off seasonal and Olympic specials.

Original music plays a significant role in the show and its popularity; "Music from Horrible Histories" was chosen as the 2011 theme of the BBC Proms' annual children's concert. [22] Alongside various short intro themes and commercial jingles, each episode [note 1] and each special contains at least one longer comedy song centred around a particular historical figure or theme and performed by the cast in appropriate character. [5] 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

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a b c Stephenson, David (22 April 2012). "Horrible history's a hoot". The Daily Express. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 11 December 2013. Denham, Jess (3 December 2013). "British Comedy Awards 2013: List of nominees in full". The Independent. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019 . Retrieved 9 February 2014. Elizabeth I of England, Victoria of Great Britain (Series 2 onward), HHTV News anchorwoman Sam, Cleopatra, Empress Matilda, Joan of Arc, spoof of Karren Brady in "Historical Apprentice", Boudicca, Sally the "Historical Dating Service" consultant, Suzanne the Historical Hairdressers Owner, Mary Shelley, Mary, Queen of Scots Paton, Graeme (30 December 2013). "Michael Gove criticises 'disconnected' history lessons". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014 . Retrieved 3 January 2014.

Sutcliffe, Tom (2 June 2010). "Last Night's TV". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 June 2010 . Retrieved 17 July 2010.RTS Announces Winners for the Programme Awards 2009" (PDF). Royal Television Society. 16 March 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 March 2016 . Retrieved 31 July 2013. Victoria of Great Britain (Series 1), Mary I of England, Nell Gwyn, Anne Hyde, Katharina von Bora, Florence Nightingale, presenter of "Ready Steady Feast" (Series 1), emergency ward nurse in "Historical Hospital" (Series 1), Mandy the dental assistant in "Historical Dentist", Nefertari, narrator of "Dodgy War Inventions", Claire Clairmont, Grace Darling

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. Episode Guide: HH Gory Games". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 . Retrieved 7 February 2014. a b "Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry: Sport Relief Special". British Comedy Guide. 23 March 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014 . Retrieved 27 February 2014. a b c d Stephenson, David; Norris, Caroline; with the starring cast (12 May 2013). "Horrible Histories Series Five BFI Q&A" (YouTube). British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014 . Retrieved 12 February 2014. a b c d Brown, Maggie (25 May 2011). "Horrible Histories: comedy for all ages". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013 . Retrieved 12 December 2013.Midgley, Carol (20 May 2011). "Horrible Histories: the hysterical success story". The Times. Archived from the original on 29 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 December 2013. 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. British Comedy Awards 2011 winners announced". British Comedy Guide. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012 . Retrieved 2 November 2012. animator / character designer / lead character rigger / animation art director (76 episodes, 2009-2021) 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]

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