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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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44 of 45 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!!!!
14 of 14 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
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Horrible Histories DVD
Grandson is totally into HH series. The DVD was a birthday present. Ideal for someone into HH and who loves history
Published 10 days ago by Stanners
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Fantastic!
This Educational and amusing series of DVDs is so good!
Perfect as a gift for a Horrible Histories fan, (but also if you have a guilty please for learning about history)... Read more
Perfect as a gift for a Horrible Histories fan, (but also if you have a guilty please for learning about history)... Read more
Published 12 days ago by sehguhlehcar
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Horrible Histories
Arrived on time (good - as it was a gift). The children love it and watch all the time - hopefully, the education part will sink in!
Published 18 days ago by Pamela Soar
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Fantastic for all ages!
I am 16 years old, and adored the books when I was about 10-12, so I would definitely recommend anyone who has enjoyed the show to also check out the books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rosie
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Learning history the easy way
My grand sons are spellbound by these DVD,s and find the characters so entertaining, Extremely good value for money and I will definitely be getting more series for them
Published 1 month ago by susieque
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Amusing and informative...can't be bad if it keeps the children...
I think that it is aimed at younger children although it has a under 12 years adult accompanied ! I would say it was more for 6-8 years but still my 9 year old liked it but the 11... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ann Moman
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good fun
the kids love these dvd and watch them all the time. they take so much in because its fun to watch
Published 2 months ago by kelinda Constantine
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Happy grandchild
She loves this series & is very happy to be able to play them over & over again. I think that she is learning all the time too.
Published 2 months ago by Susie Downer
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Makes History fun
As I watch this with my child I have learned such a lot! It makes my child laugh and recoil with a yuck both at the same time.
Published 2 months ago by MRS K Martin
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History for the young at heart
The UK TV series inspired by the books. Want to know what really happened in England long ago, read this
Published 2 months ago by Robert Gartside
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