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A lovely series this, based on a terrific series of books. Horrible Histories takes a gleeful look back at history, mixing in lots of unpleasant moments with many funny ones. It’s a recipe that shouldn’t work, but very much does. Aimed at youngsters, it presents an engaging, accessible and outlandish look at history.
You get the first three series in this collection, that takes you through the Middle Ages, wars, the Greeks, the Romans and the Vikings, and each is treated with due respect. But Horrible Histories, with its sketch-like approach, has a lot of fun with it all too. Frequently very funny indeed, whether you’re young or old, it’s educational and genuinely entertaining. That’s some balance that it manages to achieve, and yet the tone is pretty near perfect. Furthermore, it’s savvy enough to move onto the next topic quickly enough, so boredom or disinterest isn’t given the slightest chance to slip in.
The DVD set throws in some welcome and equally fun extra features, too. It’s a well-collated mix of outtakes, deleted material and quiz questions, with a few songs thrown in for good measure. And, coupled with the number of episodes you get--there is, after all, nearly 20 hours of Horrible Histories here--it proves to be a terrific all-round package. Heartily recommended.
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The multi award-winning series that revels in history’s most gruesome, bizarre, unpleasant, silly – but funniest moments.
From the Woeful World Wars, the Measly Middle Ages and the Savage Stone Age to Cut-throat Celts, Groovy Greeks, Rotten Romans, Vicious Vikings and Awful Egyptians, Horrible Histories celebrates the strange facts, rotten rulers, gory battles, crazy inventions and weird and wonderful stories from the past in sketches and songs.
Special Features
Outtakes
Unseen sketches
Deleted Scenes
Savage Songs
Quiz questions
“Horrible Histories isn't just the best show on children's television – it's one of the smartest comedies on TV” The Guardian
“We wish history had been taught like this in our day!” TV Times
“Full of outlandish and memorable facts.” Sunday Express
From the Woeful World Wars, the Measly Middle Ages and the Savage Stone Age to Cut-throat Celts, Groovy Greeks, Rotten Romans, Vicious Vikings and Awful Egyptians, Horrible Histories celebrates the strange facts, rotten rulers, gory battles, crazy inventions and weird and wonderful stories from the past in sketches and songs.
Special Features
Outtakes
Unseen sketches
Deleted Scenes
Savage Songs
Quiz questions
“Horrible Histories isn't just the best show on children's television – it's one of the smartest comedies on TV” The Guardian
“We wish history had been taught like this in our day!” TV Times
“Full of outlandish and memorable facts.” Sunday Express
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Ok, I admit it, I'm in my 60s. But I absolutely love this series.
I was originally put on to watching a couple of episodes on TV by the grandchildren and was hooked from the start.
From the acting to the styling to the direction to the production......(I could go on) in every respect, this programme is top notch. I am a lover of history anyway, but if it had been taught in any way as good as this when I was at school, I would have been even more hooked.
How would I score it? - 8/5 (ok, my math is not quite as good as it was)
Recommended? - Absolutely, emphatically YES
Suitable age group? - 6 to 106
Other comments? - Whether you have kids or not, if you have the remotest interest in history, BUY IT!!!!
I was originally put on to watching a couple of episodes on TV by the grandchildren and was hooked from the start.
From the acting to the styling to the direction to the production......(I could go on) in every respect, this programme is top notch. I am a lover of history anyway, but if it had been taught in any way as good as this when I was at school, I would have been even more hooked.
How would I score it? - 8/5 (ok, my math is not quite as good as it was)
Recommended? - Absolutely, emphatically YES
Suitable age group? - 6 to 106
Other comments? - Whether you have kids or not, if you have the remotest interest in history, BUY IT!!!!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Lois
Format:DVD
My kids (7 and 10) absolutely loved this. And it has sent them off to the library to get all the books out to read for more in depth information - and of course the books are also great. The songs in particular are excellent, and the high degree of humor makes it a very bearable watch for adults.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By M. Blunn
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my grandchildren who visit me and cannot play outside because of the weather! It is very popular even if they have seen it before. The list of all the kings and queens of England is watched and many other episodes are learned and recited with enjoyment. Suitable mainly for children 7 to 12.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007JG5IIC/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By K. Bywater
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
HI, I'M A SHOUTY FORTY SOMETHING YEAR OLD AND I'D LIKE TO TELL YOU ABOUT HORRIBLE HISTORIES! I was introduced to this series by my 30 something year old brother. History was never this cool or funny!!! The series includes cartoon and live sketches which cover every aspect of history from the Egyptians, Saxons and Vikings right up to the Victorian age. The actors are great and really complement each other. It also includes cameo appearances by Terry Deary who wrote the original books from which these are devised. I hated history at school but this is just the ticket for any kids who hate it as well...the songs are brilliant! In a nutshell, watch it, laugh out loud and learn!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Jim Pie
Format:DVD
A great series and great value at only 16.99 for three series.
A brilliant way to make history interesting.
An absolute must for all kids.
A brilliant way to make history interesting.
An absolute must for all kids.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Yin Yang
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a great way to learn history - lots of facts packed into catchy songs and sketches. Wish I had this when I was at school! My children, age 2-11 love it. Let's hope they keep making more of these. Product arrived promptly and in excellent condition. Thank you!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
My daughter laughed all the way through this, and so did I.
2 discs in each series, 3 cases, nicely packaged.
Cheaper to buy as a box set than individually.
2 discs in each series, 3 cases, nicely packaged.
Cheaper to buy as a box set than individually.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By P. Skinner
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought for my granddaughter - what a great way to make History education more palatable - she and her school friends love it.
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Fantastic box set
i bought this set as a gift for my daughter and ended up watching the whole lot myself, it is very fun to watch and it got me hooked, go on buy a set it really is worth it
Published 3 days ago by Russo
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Sooooo good!
As an historian, couldn't be more pleased that children/adults everywhere are now loving and learning about history in such a fun way. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Betsy
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A wonderful gift!
Great for the old and young alike. Don't realise you are learning a bit of history amongst all the comedy and funny facts!
Published 4 days ago by Do0dells
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nannie
My Grandson loved this DvD My Daughter is very greatfull she gets a few hours peace and can get on with things. will be buying another DVD soon. many thanks.
Published 5 days ago by Nannie woking
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Brilliant!
I love this programme and having all of series 1 on DVD is very useful when teaching History. The kids love it and find it funny as well as educational. Win win!!!
Published 5 days ago by S Clements
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Excellent Viewing
I purchased this for my brother, so on his recommendation, excellent viewing, very informative and entertaining, have learnt more than having read in books
Published 14 days ago by lydia
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Cant wait for the next box set
Horrible Histories is a wonderful TV series which all the adults I know seem to love as much as the children do.
Published 16 days ago by Jules
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Every child should watch these
Bought for a 6 and 8 year old, and to be honest me and their Dad probably enjoy it just as much if not more than them. They are brilliant and really bring history alive.
Published 20 days ago by Nicksy
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Great stuff
Fabulous fun throughout history, my 8 year old daughter adores these. There's no sugar coating just a lot of fun snarky songs describing the misery of history.
Published 29 days ago by E. Muhlhause
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Excellent
My 8 year old son had the box set for a month and is completely fascinated by the historical facts he is learning and finds it hilarious.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by AF
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