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Horrible Histories - Series 9: 2. Gruesome Guide to Growing Up
Horrible Histories
Series 9: 2. Gruesome Guide to Growing Up
Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history.
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7 Jul 2021
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Series 9 Episodes
1. British Black History
Charting the contribution of black people to British life through history.
30 mins
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2. Gruesome Guide to Growing Up
3. Protesting with Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this Horrible History of protest.
18 mins
4. Precious Planet
Charles Darwin hosts a look at how we’ve treated the planet throughout history.
29 mins
5. Dastardly Dance
Strictly’s Shirley Ballas hosts a history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Emperor Nero.
29 mins
6. Cracking Christmas
The Horrible History of Christmas, with Dickens, Henry VIII and a festive Finnish goat.
28 mins
7. Foul Feasting
Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting!
29 mins
8. Infectious Influencers
From Cleopatra’s hairdo to Elizabeth I’s flushing loo, meet history’s biggest Influencers.
29 mins
9. Banging Bling
A history of bling, from Henry VIII’s wine fountain to Empress Dowager’s marble boat.
29 mins
10. Diabolical Daily Life
Daily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egypt to Medieval Loo Man.
29 mins
11. Monstrous Myths
Count Rattula looks at history’s greatest myths and monsters.
28 mins
12. Henry and Liz's Family Face-Off
Tudors King Henry VIII and daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler.
28 mins
13. Cursed Careers
Pirate or puritan policeman? Rattus tries to find the perfect job from history.
27 mins
14. Smash Hit Songs
Rattus is looking for history’s best songs for his streaming service, Ratify.
28 mins
15. Big BBC Birthday Bonanza
Horrible Histories celebrates 100 years of the BBC.
20 mins
