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Jan 23, 2023 · Simon Farnaby is known for playing Death in "Horrible Histories," where Death interacts with a historical figure who recently died in a particularly silly way (via the Times). Said recently deceased might be famous, or not, just being notable for how they died.
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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 characters: 1. Charles II of England 2. William Shakespeare* (Series 1-5) 3. Adolf Hitler 4. Phillip II of Spain 5. Omar (companion of Muhammad) 6. Ante Pavelic 7. Adam Smith 8. Albert Schweitzer 9. Benvenuto Cel...
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 characters: 1. Death 2. Albert Einstein 3. Caligula 4. William Buckland 5. Isaac the Jew 6. Al-Biruni 7. Karl Barth 8. Adamo Tadolini 9. Wikana 10. Ferhat Abbas 11. John Milton 12. Rudyard Kipling 13. Fulgencio Batista 14. Abu Ba...
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 characters: 1. Elizabeth I 2. Elizabeth Oakes Smith 3. Amelia Bloomer 4. Aisha (Muhammad's wife) 5. Aino Marsio 6. Anne of Austria 7. Berthe Morisot 8. Anne Hathaway (wife of Shakespeare) 9. Lucilla 10. Mary Toft 11. Traudl Junge 12. Shams Pahlavi 13. Victoria of Gre...
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), Che Guevara, Berek Josel...
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), Belle Gunness, Christine de Pizan, Juana Ines de la Cruz, Mary of Burgundy, Lizzie Borden, Maria Quiteria, person who attacks Henry VIII (arm only), Donna Reed, Sophia Tolstaya, Sad...
Horrible Histories (TV Series 2009–2024) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) Appearance. This article is about the original series. For the 2015 revival, see Horrible Histories (2015 TV series). 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 Horrible Histories gang have also gone on to have strong individual careers in movies, hit TV shows and even in the music industry. Here is a look at what happened to the cast one the...
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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.
