Horrible Histories celebrates 15 years on the BBC
An executive producer of Horrible Histories has spoken about how the past keeps getting “re-examined” by the series as it celebrates 15 years on the BBC.
The series, based on the book series of the same name by Terry Deary, has featured comic sketches about historical figures since airing on CBBC on April 16 2009 and is known for the sarcastic rat puppet Rattus Rattus among other characters.
It has, Submarine actor and Sherlock star Rupert Graves, and 2015’s Bill with Homeland star , which spoofed the life of William Shakespeare. There has also been a spin-off game show and plays.
