a b c Dent, Grace (28 May 2011). "Grace Dent's TV OD: Horrible Histories". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 December 2013. The songs have since become among the most critically and popularly acclaimed elements of the show, especially among its adult audience. Commentators cite the apt cleverness of the various historical/musical parody match-ups, and the complexity and skill with which the musical elements are executed. [9] [22] [24] Principal composer Richie Webb confirms that the songs became more sophisticated as a result of the show's increasing popularity with older viewers, as well as the demands of increased visibility online. [24] Many of the videos have earned standalone popularity on YouTube. [5] Lyons, Margaret (26 August 2016). "What You Should Watch if You Have Kids or Miss 'Downton Abbey' ". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016 . Retrieved 2 March 2017. On 18 September 2015 Bill, a 2015 BBC comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare, was released. The film, though not officially related to the series, reunited and starred the original core performers of Horrible Histories in starring roles. [102] [103] Victoria of Great Britain (Series 1), Mary I of England, Nell Gwyn, Anne Hyde, Katharina von Bora, Florence Nightingale, presenter of "Ready Steady Feast" (Series 1), emergency ward nurse in "Historical Hospital" (Series 1), Mandy the dental assistant in "Historical Dentist", Nefertari, narrator of "Dodgy War Inventions", Claire Clairmont, Grace Darling

Art of Horrible songwriting". Sheffield Telegraph. 28 June 2013. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013 . Retrieved 31 July 2013.Horrible Histories was immediately, and almost universally, greeted with critical enthusiasm. [10] On its debut, Alice-Azania Jarvis of The Independent described the show as "fun, filthy and genuinely engaging, in a peer-to-peer way." [51] Harry Venning in The Stage approved the "seriously funny, beautifully performed and endlessly inventive sketches" along with "plenty of crowd-pleasing fart and poo gags." [52] By the second series, the show's cross-generational appeal was beginning to attract significant attention from adult media. [19] [53] Naomi West of The Daily Telegraph characterised the first series as "boundary-pushing", suggesting that "the bold decision to approach the series in the same way as an adult show has been the key to its success... [it] delivers more laughs than most post-watershed comedies." [4] James Delingpole in The Spectator likewise recommended the show to viewers of all ages, saying that "Even though there are vast quantities of entirely gratuitous fart, bottom and wee wee jokes, the cumulative effect—bizarrely—is one of dumbing up rather than down." [54] Discussing the first two series in The Guardian, television writer Jesse Armstrong said that "Hit shows are very difficult to achieve. You need to have everything just right—that's what's so terrifying. But Horrible Histories has a great cast and brilliant writers. They're also blessed with great source material. The tone is perfect and it is done in a non-patronising, engaging way". [2] 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. The show was produced for CBBC by Lion Television with Citrus Television and ran from 2009 to 2014 for five series of thirteen half-hour episodes, with additional one-off seasonal and Olympic specials. Langsworthy, Billy (12 November 2013). "Channel 5 reveals Greatest Kids TV Shows results". Licensing.biz. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014 . Retrieved 14 February 2014.

The 2D animated sequences were directed by Tim Searle of Baby Cow Animation, based on Martin Brown's illustrations for the books. [35] [36] They were voiced by Jon Culshaw and Jess Robinson along with various regular cast members. Video game-styled sketches were achieved using a mix of 3D animation and live-action green-screen footage. [37] Properties frequently were modified foodstuffs, with melted chocolate bars standing in for excrement and soup for vomit. [8] Mary Seacole, presenter of "Ready Steady Feast" (Series 2), HHTV presenter Fearne Polyester (spoof of Fearne Cotton), Rosa Parks, emergency ward nurse in "Historical Hospital" (Series 2 onward), Karen the "Historical Dating Service" consultant PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL 2010 Prize Winners" (PDF). Prix Jeunesse Foundation. 2 June 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2014 . Retrieved 8 February 2014. Parker, Robin, ed. (23 May 2013). "The Horrible Histories team". Broadcast Hot 100 2012 supplement. Broadcast. p.17. Archived from the original on 11 February 2014 . Retrieved 17 February 2014. Sherwin, Adam (13 May 2013). "Horrible Histories to hit the big screen with first feature film: Untold story of William 'Bill' Shakespeare to be told". The Independent. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013 . Retrieved 4 June 2013.The producers decided to cease full-time production after the fifth series, citing concerns around the increasing difficulty in finding suitable historical material. [43] However, the possibility of further specials marking important historical or holiday milestones has been discussed. [39] Broadcast Awards – Shortlist 2012". Broadcast. Archived from the original on 4 March 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. a b Castleman, Lana (9 February 2012). "And the 2012 Kidscreen Awards go to..." Kidscreen. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018 . Retrieved 2 November 2012. In 2015, the series returned with a new cast in a revised format. Episodes centred around the life of one prominent historical figure played by an established comedy actor. It was in 2016 that a seventh series began with just three specials before the full series in 2017. The three specials marked anniversaries through the year: 400 years since Shakespeare died, the BBCs 'Love to Read' campaign and 350 years since the Great Fire of London. There was a slight change in cast where the main stars Jalaal Hartley, Tom Stourton and Jessica Ransom continued with new members. This was the first series where none of the main original cast were present.

a b c d Stephenson, David (29 May 2011). "Horrible Histories: a funny way to learn". The Sunday Express. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 10 December 2013. Elizabeth I of England, Victoria of Great Britain (Series 2 onward), HHTV News anchorwoman Sam, Cleopatra, Empress Matilda, Joan of Arc, spoof of Karren Brady in "Historical Apprentice", Boudicca, Sally the "Historical Dating Service" consultant, Suzanne the Historical Hairdressers Owner, Mary Shelley, Mary, Queen of Scots

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