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Horrible Histories: 15 years of death, poo and talking rats

History Extra podcast

Immediate Media

History

4.34.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Since it first hit TV screens back in 2009, Horrible Histories has brought Terry Deary and Martin Brown’s hugely successful series of books to an entire generation of children. As it marks its 15th anniversary, Matt Elton speaks to three members of the team behind the show that mixes comedy songs, gruesome deaths and a talking rat. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to the History Extra Podcast, Fascinating Historical Conversations from the makers of BBC History magazine.

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Since it first hit our TV screens back in 2009, horrible histories has dramatized Terry

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Deary and Martin Brown's hugely successful books for an entire generation of children.

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To mark its 15th anniversary,

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