Cast and Crew of Horrible Histories

Cast of
Horrible Histories

About Horrible Histories

In this delightful and educational series, aptly titled "Horrible Histories," a talented troupe of British comedians brings the captivating world of history to life. Accompanied by a plethora of hilarious and witty anecdotes, they cover some of the most intriguing and often overlooked events of the past. With characters portrayed by accomplished actors such as Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton, among many others, the performances are simply extraordinary. The show, adhering faithfully to the content of the best-selling children's books of the same name, makes learning history an enjoyable and entertaining experience.

The stories covered in "Horrible Histories" span across a vast array of time periods, ranging from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages and featuring civilizations such as ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. Each episode brims with factual information and a generous dose of humor, ensuring an engaging and educational viewing experience for audience members of all ages. However, a fair warning: The show does not shy away from the gritty and gruesome aspects of history, including ample servings of guts, blood, and, yes, even poo. Yet, this unconventional approach only further enriches the narrative, providing a realistic portrayal of the past.

"Horrible Histories" is truly a unique show that offers a refreshing take on history. Through the deft amalgamation of humor and historical accuracy, the series creates an immersive narrative that effortlessly captivates audiences. Underneath the guise of comedy, the series masterfully weaves in historical anecdotes, ensuring that viewers come away from each episode with newfound knowledge. By effectively balancing entertainment and education, "Horrible Histories" has undoubtedly set a new precedent for historical television programming.

Main Cast of Horrible Histories

Ben Willbond

Mathew Baynton

Laurence Rickard

Jess Robinson
plays Additional Voices (64 episodes)

Jim Howick

Martha Howe-Douglas

John Eccleston
plays Rattus Rattus (voice) (123 episodes)

Simon Farnaby

Jon Culshaw
plays Additional Voices (101 episodes)

Secondary Cast of Horrible Histories

Naz Osmanoglu

Jalaal Hartley

Jessica Ransom

Gemma Whelan

Richard David-Caine

Tom Stourton

Tom Stourton

Tom Stourton was born on January 1, 1987 and is currently 37 years old.

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Adam Riches

Ryan Sampson

Ryan Sampson

Ryan Sampson was born on November 28, 1985 and is currently 38 years old.

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Samson Kayo

Samson Kayo

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Michael Abubakar

Harrie Hayes

Emily Lloyd-Saini

Simon Farnaby
plays Various (10 episodes)

Jon Culshaw

Lawry Lewin
plays Various (11 episodes) , (37 episodes)

Sarah Hadland
plays Additional Voices (1 episode) , Various (15 episodes) , (18 episodes)

Xand van Tulleken

Chris van Tulleken

Dani Dyer

Dara Ó Briain

Meera Syal
plays Storyteller (10 episodes)

Meera Syal as Storyteller

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Alexei Sayle
plays Dr. Ushma (1 episode)

Alice Lowe
plays Various (1 episode)

Dominique Moore
plays Various (1 episode)

Giles Terera
plays Various (1 episode)

Daniel Taylor
plays Various (1 episode)

Nathaniel Martello-White
plays Various (3 episodes)

Katy Wix

Katy Wix

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Lisa Devlin
plays Various (1 episode) , (7 episodes)

Bertie Gilbert

George Sawyer

David Baddiel

Dave Lamb
plays Additional Voices (2 episodes)

Tanni Grey-Thompson

Rhashan Stone

Rhashan Stone

Rhashan Stone was born on November 3, 1969 and is currently 54 years old.

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Tom Rosenthal
plays Alfred the Great (1 episode) , (2 episodes)

Tom Rosenthal as Alfred the Great

Tom Rosenthal is a British actor and comedian, the son of TV sports presenter Jim Rosenthal.

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Rowan Atkinson
plays Henry VIII (1 episode) , (2 episodes)

Chris Addison

Chris Addison

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Terry Deary

Gerard Foster

Matthew Fenton

Harley Johnston

Elliot Reeve

Iain Stirling
plays Additional Voices (1 episode) , Love Island Narrator (1 episode)

Molly Conlin

Steve Punt

Susie Donkin

Giles Terera
plays Various (4 episodes) , (16 episodes)

Alice Lowe

Dominique Moore
plays Various (7 episodes) , (20 episodes)

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

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Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

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Reece Shearsmith

Reece Shearsmith

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Al Murray

Katherine Jakeways

Ben Miller

Ben Miller

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Jason Lewis

Bhavna Limbachia

Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon

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Natalie Walter

Natalie Walter

Natalie Walter was born on December 24, 1979 and is currently 44 years old.

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Kathryn Drysdale

Lorna Watson

Bradley Will Simpson

Louise Ford

Sophie Wu

Sophie Wu

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Sanjeev Bhaskar

Sanjeev Bhaskar

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Lolly Adefope

Tom Palmer

Fred Sirieix

Javone Prince

Mabel Read

Samson Read

Alex Scott

Rachel Cash

Holly H

Ellie White

Danielle Vitalis

Mike Wozniak

Phil Wang

Tia Gatwood

James McNicholas

Dan Li


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