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- The starring troupe are Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Sarah Hadland, alongside a large supporting cast headed by Katy Wix, Lawry Lewin, Alice Lowe and Dominique Moore.
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Jan 23, 2023 · Helmed by a group of six British comedians now known as the "Horrible Histories" troupe, the series trawls its way from the Stone Age to the period just after World War II. Animations, quizzes, comic skits, and music videos make up the series' half-hour runtime, writes the Guardian.
Horrible Histories: With Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas. A group of British comedians show the sides of history they don't teach you in school. From the 'Savage Stone Age' to the 'Troublesome 20th Century', you see the full side to history.
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In the original Horrible Histories, the cast consisted of an ensemble cast of six actors each of which played the majority of characters. A seventh member, Sarah Hadland, left after the second series but returned with an "also starring" credit for the fourth and fifth. There was also a number of supporting actors who played minor roles. They each a...
Mathew Baynton
Main article Mathew Baynton Mathew Baynton is one of the original cast and appeared in every episode of series 1-5. Baynton plays the drums, piano and the guitar. Baynton's real-life son, Bo, appeared in a sketch playing a baby Mary, Queen of Scots. Baynton is known for the following recurring characters: 1. Charles II of England 2. William Shakespeare* (Series 1-5) 3. Phillip II of Spain 4. D.I. Bones
Simon Farnaby
Main article Simon Farnaby Simon Farnaby is one of the original cast members and appeared in every episode of series 1-6. He is the tallest member of the cast. Farnaby's dog, Dottie, appeared in several episodes throughout the show. Farnaby is known for the following recurring characters: 1. Death 2. Caligula 3. George III of Great Britain 4. William the Conqueror
Martha Howe-Douglas
Main article Martha Howe-Douglas Martha Howe-Douglas is one of the original cast members and appeared in every episode of series 1-5. She is the only female member of the main cast. Howe-Douglas is known for playing the following recurring characters: 1. Elizabeth I 2. Victoria of Great Britain 3. HHTV News Anchorwoman Sam 4. Cleopatra
While not credited as part of the main cast (with the exception of Hadland, who was part of the main cast in series one and two she was absent from series three but then returned with a "Also Starring" credit) these actors appeared regularly over the series.
In addition to the main and supporting cast there were also recurring, sometimes uncredited extras. These actors normally filled in minor or background roles. Susie Donkin: Played various roles in series 1 -5 (Uncredited in Series 2 and 3, credited for Series 1, 4 and 5) Rhashan Stone: Richard HHTV Sportreporter (Series 3) Lisa Devlin: Shelley in H...
Over the 5 series many famous face have appeared, some in a one-off role while others had a recurring role. 1. Meera Syal (Series 1, Storyteller in Twisted Fairytales) 1. Alexei Sayle (Series 2, Arabic healer, Historical Hospital) 1. Tanni Grey-Thompson (Series 3, field reporter for "HHTV Sport) 1. David Baddiel (Series 2 & 3, storyteller Vincenzo ...
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.
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Aug 9, 2021 · The cast were made up of actors and comedians who has previously worked in adult comedy shows such as Gavin & Stacey, Peep Show and The Thick of It. The Horrible Histories cast formed their own ...
Sep 22, 2022 · Jim Howick was one of Horrible Histories most recognisable faces and played many notable figures including Napoleon Bonaparte, as like Napoleon, Jim is a short king at only 5’5.
Horrible Histories (TV Series 2009–2024) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
