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All 13 episodes of the CBBC series!
History with the nasty bits left in! Based on the bestselling series of books for kids (and for adults, but they just won’t admit it), Horrible Histories™ is an anarchic, surprising and unconventional take on history’s most gruesome and funny moments.
Foul facts, rotten rulers, beastly battles and evil inventions feature in horribly hilarious sketches, songs, cartoons and quizzes – all linked by the show’s host, a talking rat! From Woeful World Wars, Measly Middle Ages and Savage Stone Age to Cut-throat Celts, Groovy Greeks, Rotten Romans, Vicious Vikings and Awful Egyptians, history has never been so horrible!
DVD Extras • Song Selector • Quiz Time
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: All 13 episodes of the BBC series! History with the nasty bits left in! Based on the bestselling series of books for kids (and for adults, but they just won't admit it), Horrible Histories is an anarchic, surprising and unconventional take on history's most gruesome and funny moments. Foul facts, rotten rulers, beastly battles and evil inventions feature in horribly hilarious sketches, songs, cartoons and quizzes - all linked by the show's host, a talking rat! Liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, Horrible Histories romps through the ages with fascinating facts from the Savage Stone Age, Awful Egyptians, Rotten Romans and Vicious Vikings, taking in the Measly Middle Ages, Terrible Tudors, Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians, right up to the Woeful Second World War. ...Horrible Histories - Series One - 2-DVD Set ( Horrible Histories - Series 1 )
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By Mike Brook
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Couldn't agree more with the other reviewers...this has got to be one of the funniest things on tv i've seen in ages. The series jumps back and forth thru different time periods so you dont get bored on one segment. The 'stupid deaths' bit always has me in stitches. This series is genuinely funny for both kids and adults and thoroughly recommended. My 5 yr old daughter loves it..and most of all....the information they get over thru the sketches, sticks in her mind. They really have tapped into a good way of getting kids interested in history. Favourite sketches...Stupid deaths, the 4 Georges boy band sketch, Henry VIII songs, Helen of Troy sketch, the Mummies sketch ("hello, I'm a shouty man")....there are just so many. Genius! Brilliant! Roll on the next series!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Maeve
Format:DVD
Well written jokes, puns and gags for all ages (I'm 24!), I've seen this twice and both times the jokes have brought a smile to my face, and occasionally full blown laughter. The cast is wonderful, excellent comic timing, a flair for slapstick as well as intelligent jokes, amusing songs, great costuming... can't wait for the next series to come out on DVD!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By S Clarke
Format:DVD
this is the most brilliant way to teach anyone history and to be able to retain the information. my family have enjoyed it and worth watching over. reminds me of the early days of monty python's flying circus but better. way to go bbc!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Jean
Format:DVD
I bought this for my grandson for doing well at school. He is now my best friend!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have bought this damn DVD TWICE...first time was for my Grand-daughter, an avid 'Horrible History' fan, TV, books the whole thing. Trouble was I larfed sooo much at this (childishly wicked) way of looking at things that when the DVD disappeared into her bedroom...(sulk, sulk...) I bought another copy for me...as ther missus would say, 'AT YOUR AGE!!!'. It's a brilliant way of depicting the past. Funny yet kinda accurate. A historical must for kids 6 to errrr..60......
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By F. Butcher
Format:DVD
Quite simply, you have to buy this dvd. You really won't be disappointed. My 4 year old and 10 year old both love it (and i do too!) Hilarious and disgusting in equal measures, it's also really informative and educational. Can't wait for series 2 to come out on dvd, mainly as i'm hoping that it stop my youngest from playing the four Georges song 20 times a day.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Hicksy
Format:DVD
I got this dvd pack for my sons birthday...he was over the moon with it! These dvds are the same as the programmes on cbbc...I nearly bought the other ones, thinking they were better value for money, but thankfully I realised! My son and all the family throughly enjoy these programmes, even my 18 yr old sits and watches them. A subject came up in conversation between myself and some friends the other week, and the only reason I knew the answer was because I had just watched it a few days previous on the Horrible Histories programmes!!It just goes to show that you never stop learning...I would highly recommend them!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Clattybrown
Format:DVD
I read one of Terry Deary's books (Horrible Histories) about
5 or 6 years ago and was addicted instantly and now own more
or less all his horrible history books, I am an adult.
I would read parts to my 8 year old girl but she got bored rather quickly
and tried getting my 13 year old into it, she picked through it, mainly
lazing reading it (pictures with captions)
Now without telling them nothing, we watch this and both including myself
cannot get enough of it, this like the books truly brings history to life
with a refreshing use of humour, written for kids but trust me adults get
a whole lot out of it too, its fun to watch alone but fantastic to watch as
a family, my 8 year old never stops with questions about 'In the old days, why
did they or did they.....' or simply comment on the differences of now and then
as for the older one she wants to know if its true and locks her head into
google search which usually opens her eyes to other things before she finds that
it is true
Fantastic DVD and the book writer doesn't even take the credit for the series
his name is like 12 down with the rest of the screen writers (if you look hard
you find it)
Open tiny minds and big, to a none boring way of checking out HISTORY
5 or 6 years ago and was addicted instantly and now own more
or less all his horrible history books, I am an adult.
I would read parts to my 8 year old girl but she got bored rather quickly
and tried getting my 13 year old into it, she picked through it, mainly
lazing reading it (pictures with captions)
Now without telling them nothing, we watch this and both including myself
cannot get enough of it, this like the books truly brings history to life
with a refreshing use of humour, written for kids but trust me adults get
a whole lot out of it too, its fun to watch alone but fantastic to watch as
a family, my 8 year old never stops with questions about 'In the old days, why
did they or did they.....' or simply comment on the differences of now and then
as for the older one she wants to know if its true and locks her head into
google search which usually opens her eyes to other things before she finds that
it is true
Fantastic DVD and the book writer doesn't even take the credit for the series
his name is like 12 down with the rest of the screen writers (if you look hard
you find it)
Open tiny minds and big, to a none boring way of checking out HISTORY
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For Your Inner Child
This takes me back to my childhood, I loved reading the Horrible Histories books as a child and I absolutely love the TV series, which has really bought the books to life. Read more
Published 8 days ago by RandomLea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I bought this together with series two for my nephew. He loves this show and was very pleased with it. It arrived very quickly and was in perfect condition.
Published 2 months ago by Claire Bear
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gotta start somewhere
Good way to start the show, but for me this isn't the best series. Only one good song on it for me: The 4 Georges' 'Born to Rule' Horrible Histories certainly improved after this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Louise Read
5.0 out of 5 stars
bought for my granddaughter
Teaches history in sketches and quirky songs kids learn while enjoying the laughter. All the facts accessible from memory easily
Published 3 months ago by shay4555
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and historic, and epic!
The books are good, the history is entertaining but the tv show takes it all a step beyond the ordinary with clever writing, musical numbers that are a perennial favourite in our... Read more
Published 5 months ago by M Poole
5.0 out of 5 stars
The whole family loves Horrbible histories
Bought for my 9 year old daughter who is a massive fan. It contains classic Horrible Histories characters. Brilliant fun.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs H. Boson
5.0 out of 5 stars
On time deliver
Fast delivery, great packaging, DVD is excellent great for a present or just to add to your collection, would recommend for youngster or elders interested in a little history!
Published 6 months ago by Tasha
4.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible Histories Series 1 dvd
Great DVD although after I bought it for grandchildren to watch & share, I found out that it was already being shown on t.v.!!
Published 12 months ago by Crossy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best thing on TV in a looooong time
This never fails to cheer me up no matter what's going on in my life: a dose of Horrible Histories genius puts everything back in perspective. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great way to learn history for kids
Great way to learn history for kids, and to be honest I love it to, it's really quite humorous. Will buy more.
Published 12 months ago by I. Gilmour
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