Horrible Histories

[TheFifthElement]

Okay, so it's a kids' TV programme but I have to confess, I love it. Up there with QI as one of the funniest programmes on TV. Almost Python-esque in its silliness, I just love the send ups of TV programmes and advertisements and of course, the best bits of all are the songs (watch them first!).

Not only is it funny, but you learn a bit about history too (okay, it's mostly about poo!).

Share your favourite Horrible Histories moments here:


Songs

Spartan School Musical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xL5GmZg6GM&feature=related

Charles II: The King of Bling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2kyNbZc7oc&feature=related

My personal favourites – The Viking Song ‘Literally’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qSkaAwKMD4&feature=related

And the Dick Turpin song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KbXyALq7uA


Advertisement and TV send ups

Victorian child: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUBPqCa-tiE&feature=related

Roman God’s Direct: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHYfizhDPlI&feature=related

The ‘A’ book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkQkeKbTP_w

Wife swap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkQkeKbTP_w

Historical hospitals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHXdhtH7Nc4&feature=related

Bizarre regular features:
Helen of Troy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VgEpl3qd8o&feature=related

Stupid deaths: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbeozXrw4E4

[Big Dante]

Impressive. I must admit I have not seen it but if you are comparing it to QI it must be fairly good.

[kelby_lake]

I love it as well :D

The Four Georges are great:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPtYmq5qFVA

And the English kings and queens:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkzxXLRjojM&feature=related

There's a BBC Horrible Histories prom.