List of Horrible Histories (2009 TV series) episodes
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Horrible Histories is a children's live-action historical and musical sketch-comedy TV series based on the book series of the same name written by Terry Deary. It ran for 65 episodes and 9 specials from 2009-2014 before being rebooted in 2015 with a new cast and format. The series producer was Caroline Norris. Series 1 was directed by Chloe Thomas and Steve Connelly, with all future series directed by Connelly and Dominic Brigstocke. Writers are listed as per credits of each episode. Original music was—except where noted—written by Richie Webb (music) and Dave Cohen (lyrics), with instrumentals by Webb. The songs were not given formal titles; where possible their creators' names for them have been used. The starring troop over all five series consisted of Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Sarah Hadland, some combination of whom appear, with very rare exceptions, in every live-action sketch; their voices can also be heard in the animated sketches. Supporting cast was headed by Alice Lowe, Lawry Lewin and Dominique Moore. Notable guest stars are indicated in the episode in which they appear, or in the case of recurring roles, on first appearance. Several sketches incorporate parodies of other UK pop-culture media and/or personalities; these parody inspirations are likewise indicated on first appearance. On 24 October 2024 it was announced that Horrible Histories is to be presented with a BAFTA Special Award. The honour will be awarded in recognition of Horrible Histories’ extraordinary cultural and social impact.
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First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
13
Episodes
16 April 2009 (2009-04-16)
Originally released
9 July 2009 (2009-07-09)
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
13
Episodes
31 May 2010 (2010-05-31)
Originally released
27 July 2010 (2010-07-27)
3
3
Series
3
Episodes
13
Episodes
30 May 2011 (2011-05-30)
Originally released
26 July 2011 (2011-07-26)
4
4
Series
4
Episodes
13
Episodes
9 April 2012 (2012-04-09)
Originally released
4 June 2012 (2012-06-04)
5
5
Series
5
Episodes
13
Episodes
27 May 2013 (2013-05-27)
Originally released
23 July 2013 (2013-07-23)
Specials
Specials
Series
Specials
Episodes
9
Episodes
17 December 2010 (2010-12-17)
Originally released
4 August 2014 (2014-08-04)
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 13 | 16 April 2009 (2009-04-16) | 9 July 2009 (2009-07-09) | |
| 2 | 13 | 31 May 2010 (2010-05-31) | 27 July 2010 (2010-07-27) | |
| 3 | 13 | 30 May 2011 (2011-05-30) | 26 July 2011 (2011-07-26) | |
| 4 | 13 | 9 April 2012 (2012-04-09) | 4 June 2012 (2012-06-04) | |
| 5 | 13 | 27 May 2013 (2013-05-27) | 23 July 2013 (2013-07-23) | |
| Specials | 9 | 17 December 2010 (2010-12-17) | 4 August 2014 (2014-08-04) | |
· Episodes › Series 1 (2009)
101
101
Episode
101
Title
"Series 1, Episode 1"
Written by
Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Susie Donkin, Jon Holmes, Ben Ward
Original airdate
16 April 2009 (2009-04-16)
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "The 4 Georges: Born 2 Rule" (boyband parody). Lyrics by Dave Cohen with additional lyrics by Laurence Rickard and Caroline Norris. Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: The pre-gladiatorial custom of staging fights at funerals. Imagine spot: High school for as
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "The 4 Georges: Born 2 Rule" (boyband parody). Lyrics by Dave Cohen with additional lyrics by Laurence Rickard and Caroline Norris. Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: The pre-gladiatorial custom of staging fights at funerals. Imagine spot: High school for as
Episode
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "The 4 Georges: Born 2 Rule" (boyband parody). Lyrics by Dave Cohen with additional lyrics by Laurence Rickard and Caroline Norris. Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: The pre-gladiatorial custom of staging fights at funerals. Imagine spot: High school for as
102
102
Episode
102
Title
"Series 1, Episode 2"
Written by
Mark Blakewill, Lucy Clarke, James Harris, George Poles, Steve Punt, George Sawyer and Ben Ward
Original airdate
23 April 2009 (2009-04-23)
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "The Wives of Henry VIII: Divorced Beheaded & Died". Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Shouty Man: New! Pee-sil Non-Bio Laundry Detergent (two parts, parody of Persil). City officials discuss how to curb defecating out of windows--while walking below them.
Savage Stone Age: "Hi
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "The Wives of Henry VIII: Divorced Beheaded & Died". Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Shouty Man: New! Pee-sil Non-Bio Laundry Detergent (two parts, parody of Persil). City officials discuss how to curb defecating out of windows--while walking below them.
Savage Stone Age: "Hi
Episode
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "The Wives of Henry VIII: Divorced Beheaded & Died". Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Shouty Man: New! Pee-sil Non-Bio Laundry Detergent (two parts, parody of Persil). City officials discuss how to curb defecating out of windows--while walking below them.
Savage Stone Age: "Hi
103
103
Episode
103
Title
"Series 1, Episode 3"
Written by
Mark Blakewill, James Harris, Jon Holmes, Steve Punt, Ben Ward and Arnold Widdowson
Original airdate
30 April 2009 (2009-04-30)
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Making a Mummy". Performed by Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Wicked Witches: Let a random old lady take the blame for your bad luck with Witchfinder's Direct (infomercial). Twisted Fairytales: "The Frog Prince" (witchcraft). The Middle Ages (Witch)Craft Show demonstrates how accusations can also be used to get revenge.
Vicious Vik
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Making a Mummy". Performed by Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Wicked Witches: Let a random old lady take the blame for your bad luck with Witchfinder's Direct (infomercial). Twisted Fairytales: "The Frog Prince" (witchcraft). The Middle Ages (Witch)Craft Show demonstrates how accusations can also be used to get revenge.
Vicious Vik
Episode
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Making a Mummy". Performed by Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Wicked Witches: Let a random old lady take the blame for your bad luck with Witchfinder's Direct (infomercial). Twisted Fairytales: "The Frog Prince" (witchcraft). The Middle Ages (Witch)Craft Show demonstrates how accusations can also be used to get revenge.
Vicious Vik
104
104
Episode
104
Title
"Series 1, Episode 4"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Jon Holmes, Steve Punt and Ben Ward
Original airdate
7 May 2009 (2009-05-07)
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "Terrible Tudors" (Madness pastiche). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Smashing Saxons: "Saxon EastEnders" finds a ruler trying to mediate a family feud via the new Weregeld law (parody of EastEnders). A paranormal researcher attempts to locate the source of a haunting in "Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "Terrible Tudors" (Madness pastiche). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Smashing Saxons: "Saxon EastEnders" finds a ruler trying to mediate a family feud via the new Weregeld law (parody of EastEnders). A paranormal researcher attempts to locate the source of a haunting in "Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt
Episode
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "Terrible Tudors" (Madness pastiche). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Smashing Saxons: "Saxon EastEnders" finds a ruler trying to mediate a family feud via the new Weregeld law (parody of EastEnders). A paranormal researcher attempts to locate the source of a haunting in "Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt
105
105
Episode
105
Title
"Series 1, Episode 5"
Written by
Mark Blakewill, James Harris, Jon Holmes, George Poles, Steve Punt and Arnold Widdowson
Original airdate
14 May 2009 (2009-05-14)
Song:
No song is included in this episode (for the only time in series history).
Sketches:
Awful Egyptians: Pharaoh Phashion magazine offers beauty tips for peasants and aristocrats (advertisement). Mouse Fresh Max toothpaste (advertisement).
Ruthless Rulers: Louis XI and the Pig Piano, with special guest Simon Cowell (animated).
Measly Middle A
Song:
No song is included in this episode (for the only time in series history).
Sketches:
Awful Egyptians: Pharaoh Phashion magazine offers beauty tips for peasants and aristocrats (advertisement). Mouse Fresh Max toothpaste (advertisement).
Ruthless Rulers: Louis XI and the Pig Piano, with special guest Simon Cowell (animated).
Measly Middle A
Episode
Song:
No song is included in this episode (for the only time in series history).
Sketches:
Awful Egyptians: Pharaoh Phashion magazine offers beauty tips for peasants and aristocrats (advertisement). Mouse Fresh Max toothpaste (advertisement).
Ruthless Rulers: Louis XI and the Pig Piano, with special guest Simon Cowell (animated).
Measly Middle A
106
106
Episode
106
Title
"Series 1, Episode 6"
Written by
Greg Jenner, Simon Littlefield, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer and Ben Ward
Original airdate
21 May 2009 (2009-05-21)
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "A Gorgeous Georgian Lady". Lyrics by Terry Deary (adapted from his book Gorgeous Georgians). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: A hapless thief tries to mug a flagellant. Highlights from a typical medieval bestiary are spotlighted on "The Made-Up Planet" (animated).
Vile Victorians: Be an e
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "A Gorgeous Georgian Lady". Lyrics by Terry Deary (adapted from his book Gorgeous Georgians). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: A hapless thief tries to mug a flagellant. Highlights from a typical medieval bestiary are spotlighted on "The Made-Up Planet" (animated).
Vile Victorians: Be an e
Episode
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "A Gorgeous Georgian Lady". Lyrics by Terry Deary (adapted from his book Gorgeous Georgians). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: A hapless thief tries to mug a flagellant. Highlights from a typical medieval bestiary are spotlighted on "The Made-Up Planet" (animated).
Vile Victorians: Be an e
107
107
Episode
107
Title
"Series 1, Episode 7"
Written by
Toby Davies, Susie Donkin, Jon Holmes, Chris Pell and Ben Ward
Original airdate
28 May 2009 (2009-05-28)
Song: Measly Middle Ages: "I'm a Knight" (Monty Python pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Steve Punt and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! Magazine: Royal Special. "Historical Hospital": Treating a blister rapidly turns fatal.
Groovy Greeks: The story of Helen of Troy retold as inner-city melodrama, complete with chav accents. I
Song: Measly Middle Ages: "I'm a Knight" (Monty Python pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Steve Punt and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! Magazine: Royal Special. "Historical Hospital": Treating a blister rapidly turns fatal.
Groovy Greeks: The story of Helen of Troy retold as inner-city melodrama, complete with chav accents. I
Episode
Song: Measly Middle Ages: "I'm a Knight" (Monty Python pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Steve Punt and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! Magazine: Royal Special. "Historical Hospital": Treating a blister rapidly turns fatal.
Groovy Greeks: The story of Helen of Troy retold as inner-city melodrama, complete with chav accents. I
108
108
Episode
108
Title
"Series 1, Episode 8"
Written by
Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Susie Donkin, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Simon Littlefield, George Poles, Steve Punt and Ben Ward
Original airdate
4 June 2009 (2009-06-04)
Song:
Savage Stone Age: "Caveman Love" (1950's doo-wop parody). Performed by Susie Donkin and Sarah Hadland, with Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: Stupid Deaths: Edmund II. Valhalla Tours: Come to England for the burning and pillaging, stay for the plunder!
Savage Stone Age: "Ready Steady Feast": Sampling t
Song:
Savage Stone Age: "Caveman Love" (1950's doo-wop parody). Performed by Susie Donkin and Sarah Hadland, with Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: Stupid Deaths: Edmund II. Valhalla Tours: Come to England for the burning and pillaging, stay for the plunder!
Savage Stone Age: "Ready Steady Feast": Sampling t
Episode
Song:
Savage Stone Age: "Caveman Love" (1950's doo-wop parody). Performed by Susie Donkin and Sarah Hadland, with Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: Stupid Deaths: Edmund II. Valhalla Tours: Come to England for the burning and pillaging, stay for the plunder!
Savage Stone Age: "Ready Steady Feast": Sampling t
109
109
Episode
109
Title
"Series 1, Episode 9"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Jon Holmes, Steve Punt and Ben Ward
Original airdate
11 June 2009 (2009-06-11)
Song
Terrible Teachers: "It's Not True!". Performed by Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Weather forecast. Twisted Fairytales: "Thumbelina" (dirty streets)
Vile Victorians: Shouty Man: New! Victorian Child Chimney Cleaner. An inspector gets a rundown from strict teachers on school punishments.
Rotten Romans: Make
Song
Terrible Teachers: "It's Not True!". Performed by Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Weather forecast. Twisted Fairytales: "Thumbelina" (dirty streets)
Vile Victorians: Shouty Man: New! Victorian Child Chimney Cleaner. An inspector gets a rundown from strict teachers on school punishments.
Rotten Romans: Make
Episode
Song
Terrible Teachers: "It's Not True!". Performed by Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Weather forecast. Twisted Fairytales: "Thumbelina" (dirty streets)
Vile Victorians: Shouty Man: New! Victorian Child Chimney Cleaner. An inspector gets a rundown from strict teachers on school punishments.
Rotten Romans: Make
110
110
Episode
110
Title
"Series 1, Episode 10"
Written by
Susie Donkin, Steve Punt, Mark Shillabeer, Ben Ward and Arnold Widdowson
Original airdate
18 June 2009 (2009-06-18)
Song
Measly Middle Ages: "The Plague Song" (musical theatre parody). Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond and Katy Wix with Mathew Baynton and Sarah Hadland.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Sponge on a Stick and Viper Deodorant (advertisements).
Vile Victorians: An upper-class couple are conned by a thief using street slang. Great Victorian
Song
Measly Middle Ages: "The Plague Song" (musical theatre parody). Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond and Katy Wix with Mathew Baynton and Sarah Hadland.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Sponge on a Stick and Viper Deodorant (advertisements).
Vile Victorians: An upper-class couple are conned by a thief using street slang. Great Victorian
Episode
Song
Measly Middle Ages: "The Plague Song" (musical theatre parody). Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond and Katy Wix with Mathew Baynton and Sarah Hadland.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Sponge on a Stick and Viper Deodorant (advertisements).
Vile Victorians: An upper-class couple are conned by a thief using street slang. Great Victorian
111
111
Episode
111
Title
"Series 1, Episode 11"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Jon Holmes, George Poles, Steve Punt & Ben Ward
Original airdate
25 June 2009 (2009-06-25)
Song
Vile Victorians: "British Things". Performed by Sarah Hadland and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! magazine: Royal Special. Imagine spot: Choosing the next royal executioner on "The Axe Factor" (parody of The X Factor).
Groovy Greeks: Stupid Deaths: General Pausanias. "Court of Historical Law": Draco imposes his truly draco
Song
Vile Victorians: "British Things". Performed by Sarah Hadland and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! magazine: Royal Special. Imagine spot: Choosing the next royal executioner on "The Axe Factor" (parody of The X Factor).
Groovy Greeks: Stupid Deaths: General Pausanias. "Court of Historical Law": Draco imposes his truly draco
Episode
Song
Vile Victorians: "British Things". Performed by Sarah Hadland and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! magazine: Royal Special. Imagine spot: Choosing the next royal executioner on "The Axe Factor" (parody of The X Factor).
Groovy Greeks: Stupid Deaths: General Pausanias. "Court of Historical Law": Draco imposes his truly draco
112
112
Episode
112
Title
"Series 1, Episode 12"
Written by
Dave Cohen, George Sawyer, Jon Holmes and Ben Ward
Original airdate
2 July 2009 (2009-07-02)
Song
Groovy Greeks: "We are Greek" (Flanders & Swann pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick. (Two parts.)
Sketches:
Smashing Saxons: Mealtime charades in a monastery take an unexpected turn. The Monk Art Show: How to write like a monk--if you can survive the ink-making process.
Vile Victorians: Schoolchildren have some very unusual
Song
Groovy Greeks: "We are Greek" (Flanders & Swann pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick. (Two parts.)
Sketches:
Smashing Saxons: Mealtime charades in a monastery take an unexpected turn. The Monk Art Show: How to write like a monk--if you can survive the ink-making process.
Vile Victorians: Schoolchildren have some very unusual
Episode
Song
Groovy Greeks: "We are Greek" (Flanders & Swann pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick. (Two parts.)
Sketches:
Smashing Saxons: Mealtime charades in a monastery take an unexpected turn. The Monk Art Show: How to write like a monk--if you can survive the ink-making process.
Vile Victorians: Schoolchildren have some very unusual
113
113
Episode
113
Title
"Series 1, Episode 13"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Jon Holmes and Ben Ward
Original airdate
9 July 2009 (2009-07-09)
Song
Vile Victorians: "Burke & Hare". Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: A Roman chef is disgusted with the state of newly conquered Britain's cuisine on "Roman Kitchen Nightmares" (Gordon Ramsay parody). A naive visitor is forced to use Rome's (very) public communal toilets.
Vile Victorians: F
Song
Vile Victorians: "Burke & Hare". Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: A Roman chef is disgusted with the state of newly conquered Britain's cuisine on "Roman Kitchen Nightmares" (Gordon Ramsay parody). A naive visitor is forced to use Rome's (very) public communal toilets.
Vile Victorians: F
Episode
Song
Vile Victorians: "Burke & Hare". Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: A Roman chef is disgusted with the state of newly conquered Britain's cuisine on "Roman Kitchen Nightmares" (Gordon Ramsay parody). A naive visitor is forced to use Rome's (very) public communal toilets.
Vile Victorians: F
| Episode | Title | Written by | Original airdate | |
| 101 | "Series 1, Episode 1" | Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Susie Donkin, Jon Holmes, Ben Ward | 16 April 2009 (2009-04-16) | |
| Song: Gorgeous Georgians: "The 4 Georges: Born 2 Rule" (boyband parody). Lyrics by Dave Cohen with additional lyrics by Laurence Rickard and Caroline Norris. Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby and Jim Howick. Sketches: Rotten Romans: The pre-gladiatorial custom of staging fights at funerals. Imagine spot: High school for as | ||||
| 102 | "Series 1, Episode 2" | Mark Blakewill, Lucy Clarke, James Harris, George Poles, Steve Punt, George Sawyer and Ben Ward | 23 April 2009 (2009-04-23) | |
| Song: Terrible Tudors: "The Wives of Henry VIII: Divorced Beheaded & Died". Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: Shouty Man: New! Pee-sil Non-Bio Laundry Detergent (two parts, parody of Persil). City officials discuss how to curb defecating out of windows--while walking below them. Savage Stone Age: "Hi | ||||
| 103 | "Series 1, Episode 3" | Mark Blakewill, James Harris, Jon Holmes, Steve Punt, Ben Ward and Arnold Widdowson | 30 April 2009 (2009-04-30) | |
| Song: Awful Egyptians: "Making a Mummy". Performed by Jim Howick. Sketches: Wicked Witches: Let a random old lady take the blame for your bad luck with Witchfinder's Direct (infomercial). Twisted Fairytales: "The Frog Prince" (witchcraft). The Middle Ages (Witch)Craft Show demonstrates how accusations can also be used to get revenge. Vicious Vik | ||||
| 104 | "Series 1, Episode 4" | Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Jon Holmes, Steve Punt and Ben Ward | 7 May 2009 (2009-05-07) | |
| Song: Terrible Tudors: "Terrible Tudors" (Madness pastiche). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Ben Willbond. Sketches: Smashing Saxons: "Saxon EastEnders" finds a ruler trying to mediate a family feud via the new Weregeld law (parody of EastEnders). A paranormal researcher attempts to locate the source of a haunting in "Anglo-Saxon Ghost Hunt | ||||
| 105 | "Series 1, Episode 5" | Mark Blakewill, James Harris, Jon Holmes, George Poles, Steve Punt and Arnold Widdowson | 14 May 2009 (2009-05-14) | |
| Song: No song is included in this episode (for the only time in series history). Sketches: Awful Egyptians: Pharaoh Phashion magazine offers beauty tips for peasants and aristocrats (advertisement). Mouse Fresh Max toothpaste (advertisement). Ruthless Rulers: Louis XI and the Pig Piano, with special guest Simon Cowell (animated). Measly Middle A | ||||
| 106 | "Series 1, Episode 6" | Greg Jenner, Simon Littlefield, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer and Ben Ward | 21 May 2009 (2009-05-21) | |
| Song: Gorgeous Georgians: "A Gorgeous Georgian Lady". Lyrics by Terry Deary (adapted from his book Gorgeous Georgians). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: A hapless thief tries to mug a flagellant. Highlights from a typical medieval bestiary are spotlighted on "The Made-Up Planet" (animated). Vile Victorians: Be an e | ||||
| 107 | "Series 1, Episode 7" | Toby Davies, Susie Donkin, Jon Holmes, Chris Pell and Ben Ward | 28 May 2009 (2009-05-28) | |
| Song: Measly Middle Ages: "I'm a Knight" (Monty Python pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Steve Punt and Jim Howick. Sketches: Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! Magazine: Royal Special. "Historical Hospital": Treating a blister rapidly turns fatal. Groovy Greeks: The story of Helen of Troy retold as inner-city melodrama, complete with chav accents. I | ||||
| 108 | "Series 1, Episode 8" | Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Susie Donkin, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Simon Littlefield, George Poles, Steve Punt and Ben Ward | 4 June 2009 (2009-06-04) | |
| Song: Savage Stone Age: "Caveman Love" (1950's doo-wop parody). Performed by Susie Donkin and Sarah Hadland, with Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton. Sketches: Vicious Vikings: Stupid Deaths: Edmund II. Valhalla Tours: Come to England for the burning and pillaging, stay for the plunder! Savage Stone Age: "Ready Steady Feast": Sampling t | ||||
| 109 | "Series 1, Episode 9" | Dave Cohen, Jon Holmes, Steve Punt and Ben Ward | 11 June 2009 (2009-06-11) | |
| Song Terrible Teachers: "It's Not True!". Performed by Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas. Sketches: Terrible Tudors: Weather forecast. Twisted Fairytales: "Thumbelina" (dirty streets) Vile Victorians: Shouty Man: New! Victorian Child Chimney Cleaner. An inspector gets a rundown from strict teachers on school punishments. Rotten Romans: Make | ||||
| 110 | "Series 1, Episode 10" | Susie Donkin, Steve Punt, Mark Shillabeer, Ben Ward and Arnold Widdowson | 18 June 2009 (2009-06-18) | |
| Song Measly Middle Ages: "The Plague Song" (musical theatre parody). Lyrics by Terry Deary. Performed by Ben Willbond and Katy Wix with Mathew Baynton and Sarah Hadland. Sketches: Rotten Romans: Sponge on a Stick and Viper Deodorant (advertisements). Vile Victorians: An upper-class couple are conned by a thief using street slang. Great Victorian | ||||
| 111 | "Series 1, Episode 11" | Dave Cohen, Jon Holmes, George Poles, Steve Punt & Ben Ward | 25 June 2009 (2009-06-25) | |
| Song Vile Victorians: "British Things". Performed by Sarah Hadland and Mathew Baynton. Sketches: Terrible Tudors: Oh Yea! magazine: Royal Special. Imagine spot: Choosing the next royal executioner on "The Axe Factor" (parody of The X Factor). Groovy Greeks: Stupid Deaths: General Pausanias. "Court of Historical Law": Draco imposes his truly draco | ||||
| 112 | "Series 1, Episode 12" | Dave Cohen, George Sawyer, Jon Holmes and Ben Ward | 2 July 2009 (2009-07-02) | |
| Song Groovy Greeks: "We are Greek" (Flanders & Swann pastiche). Performed by Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick. (Two parts.) Sketches: Smashing Saxons: Mealtime charades in a monastery take an unexpected turn. The Monk Art Show: How to write like a monk--if you can survive the ink-making process. Vile Victorians: Schoolchildren have some very unusual | ||||
| 113 | "Series 1, Episode 13" | Dave Cohen, Jon Holmes and Ben Ward | 9 July 2009 (2009-07-09) | |
| Song Vile Victorians: "Burke & Hare". Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick and Simon Farnaby. Sketches: Rotten Romans: A Roman chef is disgusted with the state of newly conquered Britain's cuisine on "Roman Kitchen Nightmares" (Gordon Ramsay parody). A naive visitor is forced to use Rome's (very) public communal toilets. Vile Victorians: F | ||||
· Episodes › Series 2 (2010)
201
201
Episode.
201
Title
"Series 2, Episode 1"
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard
Original airdate
31 May 2010 (2010-05-31)
Song:
Vicious Vikings: "Literally (The Viking Song)" (1980's glam metal power ballad parody). Lyrics by Mathew Baynton and Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: "Roman Come Dine with Me": Emperor Elagabalus plays some very nasty practical jokes on his dinner guests (
Song:
Vicious Vikings: "Literally (The Viking Song)" (1980's glam metal power ballad parody). Lyrics by Mathew Baynton and Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: "Roman Come Dine with Me": Emperor Elagabalus plays some very nasty practical jokes on his dinner guests (
Episode.
Song:
Vicious Vikings: "Literally (The Viking Song)" (1980's glam metal power ballad parody). Lyrics by Mathew Baynton and Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: "Roman Come Dine with Me": Emperor Elagabalus plays some very nasty practical jokes on his dinner guests (
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Episode.
202
Title
"Series 2, Episode 2"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Greggory Jenner, Oriane Messina, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash, Joe Tucker and Raphael Warner
Original airdate
1 June 2010 (2010-06-01)
Song:
Slimy Stuarts: "Charles II: King of Bling" (rap music parody, feat. My Name Is by Eminem). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Lawry Lewin.
Sketches:
Putrid Pirates: Captain Basil Hood quickly regrets stealing a herd of seasick cows. "Historical Hospital": The ship's carpente
Song:
Slimy Stuarts: "Charles II: King of Bling" (rap music parody, feat. My Name Is by Eminem). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Lawry Lewin.
Sketches:
Putrid Pirates: Captain Basil Hood quickly regrets stealing a herd of seasick cows. "Historical Hospital": The ship's carpente
Episode.
Song:
Slimy Stuarts: "Charles II: King of Bling" (rap music parody, feat. My Name Is by Eminem). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Lawry Lewin.
Sketches:
Putrid Pirates: Captain Basil Hood quickly regrets stealing a herd of seasick cows. "Historical Hospital": The ship's carpente
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Episode.
203
Title
"Series 2, Episode 3"
Written by
Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Fay Rusling
Original airdate
2 June 2010 (2010-06-02)
Song:
Groovy Greeks: "Spartan High School Musical" (parody of Disney's High School Musical). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Christians compete to avoid Roman persecution on "I'm a Christian, Get Me out of Here!" (parody of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!). Emperor Nero'
Song:
Groovy Greeks: "Spartan High School Musical" (parody of Disney's High School Musical). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Christians compete to avoid Roman persecution on "I'm a Christian, Get Me out of Here!" (parody of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!). Emperor Nero'
Episode.
Song:
Groovy Greeks: "Spartan High School Musical" (parody of Disney's High School Musical). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Christians compete to avoid Roman persecution on "I'm a Christian, Get Me out of Here!" (parody of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!). Emperor Nero'
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Episode.
204
Title
"Series 2, Episode 4"
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward and Ben Willbond
Original airdate
3 June 2010 (2010-06-03)
Song:
Woeful Second World War: "We're the WWII Girls" (Parody of "The Promise" by Girls Aloud). Performed by Alice Lowe, Katy Wix and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: Legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson turns out to be a trifle less than physically impressive. HHTV News: The public execution of escape artist Jack Sheppard.
Measly
Song:
Woeful Second World War: "We're the WWII Girls" (Parody of "The Promise" by Girls Aloud). Performed by Alice Lowe, Katy Wix and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: Legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson turns out to be a trifle less than physically impressive. HHTV News: The public execution of escape artist Jack Sheppard.
Measly
Episode.
Song:
Woeful Second World War: "We're the WWII Girls" (Parody of "The Promise" by Girls Aloud). Performed by Alice Lowe, Katy Wix and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: Legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson turns out to be a trifle less than physically impressive. HHTV News: The public execution of escape artist Jack Sheppard.
Measly
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Episode.
205
Title
"Series 2, Episode 5"
Written by
Mark Blakewill, James Harris, Oriane Messina, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash
Original airdate
4 June 2010 (2010-06-04)
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "George IV: Couldn't Stand My Wife" (pop ballad parody). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Jim Howick with Lawry Lewin.
Sketches:
Putrid Pirates: A new recruit is baffled by what his Captain considers treasure. Historical Shopping Channel: Pirate Hour.
Incredible Incas: CD set: "Live like an Incan" (advertisement
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "George IV: Couldn't Stand My Wife" (pop ballad parody). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Jim Howick with Lawry Lewin.
Sketches:
Putrid Pirates: A new recruit is baffled by what his Captain considers treasure. Historical Shopping Channel: Pirate Hour.
Incredible Incas: CD set: "Live like an Incan" (advertisement
Episode.
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "George IV: Couldn't Stand My Wife" (pop ballad parody). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Jim Howick with Lawry Lewin.
Sketches:
Putrid Pirates: A new recruit is baffled by what his Captain considers treasure. Historical Shopping Channel: Pirate Hour.
Incredible Incas: CD set: "Live like an Incan" (advertisement
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Episode.
206
Title
"Series 2, Episode 6"
Written by
Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow and Laurence Rickard
Original airdate
8 June 2010 (2010-06-08)
Song:
Putrid Pirates: "Blackbeard's Song" (Gilbert & Sullivan parody). Performed by Jim Howick with Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: Mad King George III's royal physicians torture him in the name of treatment. "Ready Steady Feast": On the run from the cure, the King pauses to plant a beef loin.
Rot
Song:
Putrid Pirates: "Blackbeard's Song" (Gilbert & Sullivan parody). Performed by Jim Howick with Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: Mad King George III's royal physicians torture him in the name of treatment. "Ready Steady Feast": On the run from the cure, the King pauses to plant a beef loin.
Rot
Episode.
Song:
Putrid Pirates: "Blackbeard's Song" (Gilbert & Sullivan parody). Performed by Jim Howick with Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: Mad King George III's royal physicians torture him in the name of treatment. "Ready Steady Feast": On the run from the cure, the King pauses to plant a beef loin.
Rot
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Episode.
207
Title
"Series 2, Episode 7"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Fay Rusling
Original airdate
15 June 2010 (2010-06-15)
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Victorian Inventions" (music hall pastiche). Performed by Ben Willbond and Alice Lowe.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: A marauding knight can't get into a lord's castle, so attacks the lord's serfs instead. Imagine spot: Peasant Joan of Arc is confused when an angel announces she's destined for great things.
Putrid Pirates:
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Victorian Inventions" (music hall pastiche). Performed by Ben Willbond and Alice Lowe.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: A marauding knight can't get into a lord's castle, so attacks the lord's serfs instead. Imagine spot: Peasant Joan of Arc is confused when an angel announces she's destined for great things.
Putrid Pirates:
Episode.
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Victorian Inventions" (music hall pastiche). Performed by Ben Willbond and Alice Lowe.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: A marauding knight can't get into a lord's castle, so attacks the lord's serfs instead. Imagine spot: Peasant Joan of Arc is confused when an angel announces she's destined for great things.
Putrid Pirates:
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Episode.
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Title
"Series 2, Episode 8"
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Toby Davies & Chris Pell, Jon Holmes, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer, Mark Shillabeer and Ben Willbond
Original airdate
22 June 2010 (2010-06-22)
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Learn Your Hieroglyphics" (parody of ABC by the Jackson 5). Performed by Mathew Baynton with children's chorus.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: An attempt at fearsome war paint. The attack on Lindisfarne monastery is interrupted when the warriors can't quite remember why they're attacking.
Terrible Tudors: HHTV Sport: Inter-vi
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Learn Your Hieroglyphics" (parody of ABC by the Jackson 5). Performed by Mathew Baynton with children's chorus.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: An attempt at fearsome war paint. The attack on Lindisfarne monastery is interrupted when the warriors can't quite remember why they're attacking.
Terrible Tudors: HHTV Sport: Inter-vi
Episode.
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Learn Your Hieroglyphics" (parody of ABC by the Jackson 5). Performed by Mathew Baynton with children's chorus.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: An attempt at fearsome war paint. The attack on Lindisfarne monastery is interrupted when the warriors can't quite remember why they're attacking.
Terrible Tudors: HHTV Sport: Inter-vi
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Episode.
209
Title
"Series 2, Episode 9"
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Gerard Foster, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Mark Shillabeer, Colin Swash and Ben Willbond
Original airdate
29 June 2010 (2010-06-29)
Song:
Awesome USA: "Real Live Cowboys" (bluegrass parody). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Nathaniel Martello-White.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: The introduction of a novel new drink called 'tea'. "Historical Hospital": A physician tries a cure involving pigeons.
Vicious Vikings: HHTV Sport: The rules of a family feud, including whe
Song:
Awesome USA: "Real Live Cowboys" (bluegrass parody). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Nathaniel Martello-White.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: The introduction of a novel new drink called 'tea'. "Historical Hospital": A physician tries a cure involving pigeons.
Vicious Vikings: HHTV Sport: The rules of a family feud, including whe
Episode.
Song:
Awesome USA: "Real Live Cowboys" (bluegrass parody). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Nathaniel Martello-White.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: The introduction of a novel new drink called 'tea'. "Historical Hospital": A physician tries a cure involving pigeons.
Vicious Vikings: HHTV Sport: The rules of a family feud, including whe
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Episode.
210
Title
"Series 2, Episode 10"
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward and Ben Willbond
Original airdate
6 July 2010 (2010-07-06)
Song:
Cut-Throat Celts: "Boudicca" (alternative rock parody, including Pop Muzik by M). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: The News at 1066 provides updates from the Norman Conquest via Bayeux Tapestry. Trubador Bertran de Born releases "Now That's Wh
Song:
Cut-Throat Celts: "Boudicca" (alternative rock parody, including Pop Muzik by M). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: The News at 1066 provides updates from the Norman Conquest via Bayeux Tapestry. Trubador Bertran de Born releases "Now That's Wh
Episode.
Song:
Cut-Throat Celts: "Boudicca" (alternative rock parody, including Pop Muzik by M). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: The News at 1066 provides updates from the Norman Conquest via Bayeux Tapestry. Trubador Bertran de Born releases "Now That's Wh
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Episode.
211
Title
"Series 2, Episode 11"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Caroline Norris, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash, Ben Ward
Original airdate
13 July 2010 (2010-07-13)
Song:
Smashing Saxons: "Funky Monks" ("The Monks' Song") (parody of Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, incorporating Gregorian-style chanting). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick with Terry Deary and Alice Lowe.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Caligula recoups by attacking the sea after forgetting to tell the army about his pla
Song:
Smashing Saxons: "Funky Monks" ("The Monks' Song") (parody of Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, incorporating Gregorian-style chanting). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick with Terry Deary and Alice Lowe.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Caligula recoups by attacking the sea after forgetting to tell the army about his pla
Episode.
Song:
Smashing Saxons: "Funky Monks" ("The Monks' Song") (parody of Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, incorporating Gregorian-style chanting). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick with Terry Deary and Alice Lowe.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: Caligula recoups by attacking the sea after forgetting to tell the army about his pla
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Episode.
212
Title
"Series 2, Episode 12"
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Susie Donkin, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer, Joe Tucker, Raphael Warner and Ben Willbond
Original airdate
20 July 2010 (2010-07-20)
Song:
Incredible Incas: "Do the Pachacuti" (parody of novelty dance songs). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Alice Lowe and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Savage Stone Age: "DI Bones: Historical Crime Squad": The case of the caveman's death. Caveman Art Show: Cave wall painting.
Woeful Second World W
Song:
Incredible Incas: "Do the Pachacuti" (parody of novelty dance songs). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Alice Lowe and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Savage Stone Age: "DI Bones: Historical Crime Squad": The case of the caveman's death. Caveman Art Show: Cave wall painting.
Woeful Second World W
Episode.
Song:
Incredible Incas: "Do the Pachacuti" (parody of novelty dance songs). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Alice Lowe and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Savage Stone Age: "DI Bones: Historical Crime Squad": The case of the caveman's death. Caveman Art Show: Cave wall painting.
Woeful Second World W
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Episode.
213
Title
"Savage Songs"
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Laurence Rickard
Original airdate
27 July 2010 (2010-07-27)
Savage Songs: A chronological compilation of standout music videos from the second series, as chosen by the producers--including a special encore from the first series.
"Spartan School Musical" (from S02E03), "Boudicca" (S02E10), "Literally (The Viking Song)" (S02E01), "Do the Pachacuti" (S02E12), "Charles II: King of Bling" (S02E02), "Blackbeard'
Savage Songs: A chronological compilation of standout music videos from the second series, as chosen by the producers--including a special encore from the first series.
"Spartan School Musical" (from S02E03), "Boudicca" (S02E10), "Literally (The Viking Song)" (S02E01), "Do the Pachacuti" (S02E12), "Charles II: King of Bling" (S02E02), "Blackbeard'
Episode.
Savage Songs: A chronological compilation of standout music videos from the second series, as chosen by the producers--including a special encore from the first series.
"Spartan School Musical" (from S02E03), "Boudicca" (S02E10), "Literally (The Viking Song)" (S02E01), "Do the Pachacuti" (S02E12), "Charles II: King of Bling" (S02E02), "Blackbeard'
| Episode. | Title | Written by | Original airdate | |
| 201 | "Series 2, Episode 1" | Mathew Baynton, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard | 31 May 2010 (2010-05-31) | |
| Song: Vicious Vikings: "Literally (The Viking Song)" (1980's glam metal power ballad parody). Lyrics by Mathew Baynton and Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Rotten Romans: "Roman Come Dine with Me": Emperor Elagabalus plays some very nasty practical jokes on his dinner guests ( | ||||
| 202 | "Series 2, Episode 2" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Greggory Jenner, Oriane Messina, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash, Joe Tucker and Raphael Warner | 1 June 2010 (2010-06-01) | |
| Song: Slimy Stuarts: "Charles II: King of Bling" (rap music parody, feat. My Name Is by Eminem). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Lawry Lewin. Sketches: Putrid Pirates: Captain Basil Hood quickly regrets stealing a herd of seasick cows. "Historical Hospital": The ship's carpente | ||||
| 203 | "Series 2, Episode 3" | Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Fay Rusling | 2 June 2010 (2010-06-02) | |
| Song: Groovy Greeks: "Spartan High School Musical" (parody of Disney's High School Musical). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Rotten Romans: Christians compete to avoid Roman persecution on "I'm a Christian, Get Me out of Here!" (parody of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!). Emperor Nero' | ||||
| 204 | "Series 2, Episode 4" | Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward and Ben Willbond | 3 June 2010 (2010-06-03) | |
| Song: Woeful Second World War: "We're the WWII Girls" (Parody of "The Promise" by Girls Aloud). Performed by Alice Lowe, Katy Wix and Martha Howe-Douglas. Sketches: Gorgeous Georgians: Legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson turns out to be a trifle less than physically impressive. HHTV News: The public execution of escape artist Jack Sheppard. Measly | ||||
| 205 | "Series 2, Episode 5" | Mark Blakewill, James Harris, Oriane Messina, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash | 4 June 2010 (2010-06-04) | |
| Song: Gorgeous Georgians: "George IV: Couldn't Stand My Wife" (pop ballad parody). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Jim Howick with Lawry Lewin. Sketches: Putrid Pirates: A new recruit is baffled by what his Captain considers treasure. Historical Shopping Channel: Pirate Hour. Incredible Incas: CD set: "Live like an Incan" (advertisement | ||||
| 206 | "Series 2, Episode 6" | Lucy Clarke, Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow and Laurence Rickard | 8 June 2010 (2010-06-08) | |
| Song: Putrid Pirates: "Blackbeard's Song" (Gilbert & Sullivan parody). Performed by Jim Howick with Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton. Sketches: Gorgeous Georgians: Mad King George III's royal physicians torture him in the name of treatment. "Ready Steady Feast": On the run from the cure, the King pauses to plant a beef loin. Rot | ||||
| 207 | "Series 2, Episode 7" | Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Fay Rusling | 15 June 2010 (2010-06-15) | |
| Song: Vile Victorians: "Victorian Inventions" (music hall pastiche). Performed by Ben Willbond and Alice Lowe. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: A marauding knight can't get into a lord's castle, so attacks the lord's serfs instead. Imagine spot: Peasant Joan of Arc is confused when an angel announces she's destined for great things. Putrid Pirates: | ||||
| 208 | "Series 2, Episode 8" | Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Toby Davies & Chris Pell, Jon Holmes, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer, Mark Shillabeer and Ben Willbond | 22 June 2010 (2010-06-22) | |
| Song: Awful Egyptians: "Learn Your Hieroglyphics" (parody of ABC by the Jackson 5). Performed by Mathew Baynton with children's chorus. Sketches: Vicious Vikings: An attempt at fearsome war paint. The attack on Lindisfarne monastery is interrupted when the warriors can't quite remember why they're attacking. Terrible Tudors: HHTV Sport: Inter-vi | ||||
| 209 | "Series 2, Episode 9" | Mathew Baynton, Gerard Foster, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Mark Shillabeer, Colin Swash and Ben Willbond | 29 June 2010 (2010-06-29) | |
| Song: Awesome USA: "Real Live Cowboys" (bluegrass parody). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Nathaniel Martello-White. Sketches: Slimy Stuarts: The introduction of a novel new drink called 'tea'. "Historical Hospital": A physician tries a cure involving pigeons. Vicious Vikings: HHTV Sport: The rules of a family feud, including whe | ||||
| 210 | "Series 2, Episode 10" | Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward and Ben Willbond | 6 July 2010 (2010-07-06) | |
| Song: Cut-Throat Celts: "Boudicca" (alternative rock parody, including Pop Muzik by M). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: The News at 1066 provides updates from the Norman Conquest via Bayeux Tapestry. Trubador Bertran de Born releases "Now That's Wh | ||||
| 211 | "Series 2, Episode 11" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Greg Jenner, Caroline Norris, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash, Ben Ward | 13 July 2010 (2010-07-13) | |
| Song: Smashing Saxons: "Funky Monks" ("The Monks' Song") (parody of Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, incorporating Gregorian-style chanting). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick with Terry Deary and Alice Lowe. Sketches: Rotten Romans: Caligula recoups by attacking the sea after forgetting to tell the army about his pla | ||||
| 212 | "Series 2, Episode 12" | Mathew Baynton, Susie Donkin, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer, Joe Tucker, Raphael Warner and Ben Willbond | 20 July 2010 (2010-07-20) | |
| Song: Incredible Incas: "Do the Pachacuti" (parody of novelty dance songs). Lyrics by Laurence Rickard. Performed by Mathew Baynton with Martha Howe-Douglas, Alice Lowe and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Savage Stone Age: "DI Bones: Historical Crime Squad": The case of the caveman's death. Caveman Art Show: Cave wall painting. Woeful Second World W | ||||
| 213 | "Savage Songs" | Mathew Baynton, Dave Cohen, Laurence Rickard | 27 July 2010 (2010-07-27) | |
| Savage Songs: A chronological compilation of standout music videos from the second series, as chosen by the producers--including a special encore from the first series. "Spartan School Musical" (from S02E03), "Boudicca" (S02E10), "Literally (The Viking Song)" (S02E01), "Do the Pachacuti" (S02E12), "Charles II: King of Bling" (S02E02), "Blackbeard' | ||||
· Episodes › Series 3 (2011)
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Episode
301
Title
"Series 3, Episode 1"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Rosanna Lowe, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward
Original air date
30 May 2011 (2011-05-30)
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "Dick Turpin, Highwayman" (parody of "Stand and Deliver" by Adam and the Ants). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: A general will go to any lengths to qualify for the Roman triumph. Introducing the new aBook (parody
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "Dick Turpin, Highwayman" (parody of "Stand and Deliver" by Adam and the Ants). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: A general will go to any lengths to qualify for the Roman triumph. Introducing the new aBook (parody
Episode
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "Dick Turpin, Highwayman" (parody of "Stand and Deliver" by Adam and the Ants). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Rotten Romans: A general will go to any lengths to qualify for the Roman triumph. Introducing the new aBook (parody
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Episode
302
Title
"Series 3, Episode 2"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Susie Donkin, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward
Original air date
31 May 2011 (2011-05-31)
Song:
Ruthless Rulers: "The Monarchs' Song (The English Kings and Queens)" (Chas & Dave parody). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Nasty Knights: A raiding party can either overcome a series of incredibly dangerous obstacles to get into a castle--or they can
Song:
Ruthless Rulers: "The Monarchs' Song (The English Kings and Queens)" (Chas & Dave parody). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Nasty Knights: A raiding party can either overcome a series of incredibly dangerous obstacles to get into a castle--or they can
Episode
Song:
Ruthless Rulers: "The Monarchs' Song (The English Kings and Queens)" (Chas & Dave parody). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Nasty Knights: A raiding party can either overcome a series of incredibly dangerous obstacles to get into a castle--or they can
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Episode
303
Title
"Series 3, Episode 3"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer and Ben Ward
Original air date
1 June 2011 (2011-06-01)
Song:
Measly Middle Ages: "William Wallace, Scottish Rebel" (heavy metal parody of "Doctor Alibi" by Slash ). Performed by Ben Willbond with Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Frightful First World War: A naive young recruit tries to learn the ropes. Shouty Man: New! WWI Wee-Wee, the multi-purpose liquid re
Song:
Measly Middle Ages: "William Wallace, Scottish Rebel" (heavy metal parody of "Doctor Alibi" by Slash ). Performed by Ben Willbond with Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Frightful First World War: A naive young recruit tries to learn the ropes. Shouty Man: New! WWI Wee-Wee, the multi-purpose liquid re
Episode
Song:
Measly Middle Ages: "William Wallace, Scottish Rebel" (heavy metal parody of "Doctor Alibi" by Slash ). Performed by Ben Willbond with Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Frightful First World War: A naive young recruit tries to learn the ropes. Shouty Man: New! WWI Wee-Wee, the multi-purpose liquid re
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Episode
304
Title
"Series 3, Episode 4"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward
Original air date
2 June 2011 (2011-06-02)
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Work, Terrible Work!" (parody of "Food, Glorious Food" from the musical Oliver!). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton with children's chorus.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: Eccentric highwayman James Hind refuses to steal from Royalists. Charles II is less than impressed with his coronation gift.
Meas
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Work, Terrible Work!" (parody of "Food, Glorious Food" from the musical Oliver!). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton with children's chorus.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: Eccentric highwayman James Hind refuses to steal from Royalists. Charles II is less than impressed with his coronation gift.
Meas
Episode
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Work, Terrible Work!" (parody of "Food, Glorious Food" from the musical Oliver!). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton with children's chorus.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: Eccentric highwayman James Hind refuses to steal from Royalists. Charles II is less than impressed with his coronation gift.
Meas
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Episode
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Title
"Series 3, Episode 5"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward
Original air date
3 June 2011 (2011-06-03)
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (Lady Gaga parody, particularly "Bad Romance"). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: John Balliol is dissatisfied with his luxurious exile. Stupid Deaths: Griffith Ap Llewelyn.
Rotten Romans: "Historical Hospital": A Roman physician prescribe
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (Lady Gaga parody, particularly "Bad Romance"). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: John Balliol is dissatisfied with his luxurious exile. Stupid Deaths: Griffith Ap Llewelyn.
Rotten Romans: "Historical Hospital": A Roman physician prescribe
Episode
Song:
Awful Egyptians: "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (Lady Gaga parody, particularly "Bad Romance"). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: John Balliol is dissatisfied with his luxurious exile. Stupid Deaths: Griffith Ap Llewelyn.
Rotten Romans: "Historical Hospital": A Roman physician prescribe
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Episode
306
Title
"Series 3, Episode 6"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward
Original air date
7 June 2011 (2011-06-07)
Song:
Measly Middle Ages: "The Truth About Richard III" (pop ballad parody). Performed by Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Henry VIII unveils his patented all-you-can-meat Tudor diet plan. The "Historical Paramedics" try treating an asthma victim with buttered spiders.
Cut-Throat Celts: "Horrible Points of View": Taking questions and comme
Song:
Measly Middle Ages: "The Truth About Richard III" (pop ballad parody). Performed by Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Henry VIII unveils his patented all-you-can-meat Tudor diet plan. The "Historical Paramedics" try treating an asthma victim with buttered spiders.
Cut-Throat Celts: "Horrible Points of View": Taking questions and comme
Episode
Song:
Measly Middle Ages: "The Truth About Richard III" (pop ballad parody). Performed by Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: Henry VIII unveils his patented all-you-can-meat Tudor diet plan. The "Historical Paramedics" try treating an asthma victim with buttered spiders.
Cut-Throat Celts: "Horrible Points of View": Taking questions and comme
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Episode
307
Title
"Series 3, Episode 7"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Colin Swash
Original air date
14 June 2011 (2011-06-14)
Song:
Rotten Romans: "The Evil Emperors' Song" (parody of Bad by Michael Jackson). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Awful Egyptians: A tomb builder tries to convince a pharaoh that protecting his treasure is more important than a magnificent monument. Shouty Man: Ushabti Coffin Dolls.
Gorgeous Ge
Song:
Rotten Romans: "The Evil Emperors' Song" (parody of Bad by Michael Jackson). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Awful Egyptians: A tomb builder tries to convince a pharaoh that protecting his treasure is more important than a magnificent monument. Shouty Man: Ushabti Coffin Dolls.
Gorgeous Ge
Episode
Song:
Rotten Romans: "The Evil Emperors' Song" (parody of Bad by Michael Jackson). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Awful Egyptians: A tomb builder tries to convince a pharaoh that protecting his treasure is more important than a magnificent monument. Shouty Man: Ushabti Coffin Dolls.
Gorgeous Ge
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Episode
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Title
"Series 3, Episode 8"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Joe Tucker, Ben Ward and Raphael Warner
Original air date
21 June 2011 (2011-06-21)
Song:
Potty Pioneers: "The Suffragettes' Song" (synthpop parody). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Alice Lowe with Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: William II meets his death in a mysterious hunting accident. Stupid Deaths: Henry I.
Fabulous French: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the storming of the Bastill
Song:
Potty Pioneers: "The Suffragettes' Song" (synthpop parody). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Alice Lowe with Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: William II meets his death in a mysterious hunting accident. Stupid Deaths: Henry I.
Fabulous French: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the storming of the Bastill
Episode
Song:
Potty Pioneers: "The Suffragettes' Song" (synthpop parody). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Alice Lowe with Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: William II meets his death in a mysterious hunting accident. Stupid Deaths: Henry I.
Fabulous French: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the storming of the Bastill
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Episode
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Title
"Series 3, Episode 9"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward
Original air date
28 June 2011 (2011-06-28)
Song:
Angry Aztecs: "Discaztec (Ain't Staying Alive)" (disco parody, feat. "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees). Performed by Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: A literate monk convinces marauding raiders to spare him so he can record their badassery for all time. Other monastic captives are on sale at the "n
Song:
Angry Aztecs: "Discaztec (Ain't Staying Alive)" (disco parody, feat. "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees). Performed by Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: A literate monk convinces marauding raiders to spare him so he can record their badassery for all time. Other monastic captives are on sale at the "n
Episode
Song:
Angry Aztecs: "Discaztec (Ain't Staying Alive)" (disco parody, feat. "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees). Performed by Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: A literate monk convinces marauding raiders to spare him so he can record their badassery for all time. Other monastic captives are on sale at the "n
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Episode
310
Title
"Series 3, Episode 10"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward and Ben Willbond
Original air date
12 July 2011 (2011-07-12)
Song:
Slimy Stuarts: "The English Civil War Song" (parody of "Cool" from West Side Story). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Lawry Lewin and Ben Willbond with Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Frightful First World War: Trying--and failing--to keep warm in the trenches in wintertime. Wartime improvisation is the order of the d
Song:
Slimy Stuarts: "The English Civil War Song" (parody of "Cool" from West Side Story). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Lawry Lewin and Ben Willbond with Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Frightful First World War: Trying--and failing--to keep warm in the trenches in wintertime. Wartime improvisation is the order of the d
Episode
Song:
Slimy Stuarts: "The English Civil War Song" (parody of "Cool" from West Side Story). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Lawry Lewin and Ben Willbond with Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Frightful First World War: Trying--and failing--to keep warm in the trenches in wintertime. Wartime improvisation is the order of the d
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Episode
311
Title
"Series 3, Episode 11"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward
Original air date
5 July 2011 (2011-07-05)
Song:
Savage Stone Age: "The Ages of Stone" (bebop parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: The not-quite-love story of Phillip and Mary is retold in the style of a graphic novel. Elizabeth I endorses Sugar-Paste Toothpaste (advertisement).
Putrid Pirates: A hippie buccaneer finds having an extra hook comes in handy on "H
Song:
Savage Stone Age: "The Ages of Stone" (bebop parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: The not-quite-love story of Phillip and Mary is retold in the style of a graphic novel. Elizabeth I endorses Sugar-Paste Toothpaste (advertisement).
Putrid Pirates: A hippie buccaneer finds having an extra hook comes in handy on "H
Episode
Song:
Savage Stone Age: "The Ages of Stone" (bebop parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton.
Sketches:
Terrible Tudors: The not-quite-love story of Phillip and Mary is retold in the style of a graphic novel. Elizabeth I endorses Sugar-Paste Toothpaste (advertisement).
Putrid Pirates: A hippie buccaneer finds having an extra hook comes in handy on "H
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Episode
312
Title
"Series 3, Episode 12"
Written by
Gerard Foster, Rosanna Lowe, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Fay Rusling, Ben Ward
Original air date
19 July 2011 (2011-07-19)
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Episode
313
Title
"Savage Songs"
Written by
Dave Cohen and Ben Ward
Original air date
26 July 2011 (2011-07-26)
Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of the standout music videos from the third series, as chosen by the producers. An encore is omitted this year to make room for the slightly longer "Monarchs' Song".
"The Ages of Stone" (from S03E010), "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (S03E05), "Celtic Boast Battle" (S03E12), "William Wallace: Scottish Rebel" (S03E03), Di
Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of the standout music videos from the third series, as chosen by the producers. An encore is omitted this year to make room for the slightly longer "Monarchs' Song".
"The Ages of Stone" (from S03E010), "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (S03E05), "Celtic Boast Battle" (S03E12), "William Wallace: Scottish Rebel" (S03E03), Di
Episode
Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of the standout music videos from the third series, as chosen by the producers. An encore is omitted this year to make room for the slightly longer "Monarchs' Song".
"The Ages of Stone" (from S03E010), "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (S03E05), "Celtic Boast Battle" (S03E12), "William Wallace: Scottish Rebel" (S03E03), Di
| Episode | Title | Written by | Original air date | |
| 301 | "Series 3, Episode 1" | Dave Cohen, Rosanna Lowe, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward | 30 May 2011 (2011-05-30) | |
| Song: Gorgeous Georgians: "Dick Turpin, Highwayman" (parody of "Stand and Deliver" by Adam and the Ants). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas. Sketches: Rotten Romans: A general will go to any lengths to qualify for the Roman triumph. Introducing the new aBook (parody | ||||
| 302 | "Series 3, Episode 2" | Dave Cohen, Susie Donkin, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward | 31 May 2011 (2011-05-31) | |
| Song: Ruthless Rulers: "The Monarchs' Song (The English Kings and Queens)" (Chas & Dave parody). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas. Sketches: Nasty Knights: A raiding party can either overcome a series of incredibly dangerous obstacles to get into a castle--or they can | ||||
| 303 | "Series 3, Episode 3" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer and Ben Ward | 1 June 2011 (2011-06-01) | |
| Song: Measly Middle Ages: "William Wallace, Scottish Rebel" (heavy metal parody of "Doctor Alibi" by Slash ). Performed by Ben Willbond with Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton. Sketches: Frightful First World War: A naive young recruit tries to learn the ropes. Shouty Man: New! WWI Wee-Wee, the multi-purpose liquid re | ||||
| 304 | "Series 3, Episode 4" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward | 2 June 2011 (2011-06-02) | |
| Song: Vile Victorians: "Work, Terrible Work!" (parody of "Food, Glorious Food" from the musical Oliver!). Performed by Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Mathew Baynton with children's chorus. Sketches: Slimy Stuarts: Eccentric highwayman James Hind refuses to steal from Royalists. Charles II is less than impressed with his coronation gift. Meas | ||||
| 305 | "Series 3, Episode 5" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward | 3 June 2011 (2011-06-03) | |
| Song: Awful Egyptians: "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (Lady Gaga parody, particularly "Bad Romance"). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas with Ben Willbond and Mathew Baynton. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: John Balliol is dissatisfied with his luxurious exile. Stupid Deaths: Griffith Ap Llewelyn. Rotten Romans: "Historical Hospital": A Roman physician prescribe | ||||
| 306 | "Series 3, Episode 6" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward | 7 June 2011 (2011-06-07) | |
| Song: Measly Middle Ages: "The Truth About Richard III" (pop ballad parody). Performed by Jim Howick. Sketches: Terrible Tudors: Henry VIII unveils his patented all-you-can-meat Tudor diet plan. The "Historical Paramedics" try treating an asthma victim with buttered spiders. Cut-Throat Celts: "Horrible Points of View": Taking questions and comme | ||||
| 307 | "Series 3, Episode 7" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Colin Swash | 14 June 2011 (2011-06-14) | |
| Song: Rotten Romans: "The Evil Emperors' Song" (parody of Bad by Michael Jackson). Performed by Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond and Jim Howick. Sketches: Awful Egyptians: A tomb builder tries to convince a pharaoh that protecting his treasure is more important than a magnificent monument. Shouty Man: Ushabti Coffin Dolls. Gorgeous Ge | ||||
| 308 | "Series 3, Episode 8" | Dave Cohen, Greg Jenner, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Joe Tucker, Ben Ward and Raphael Warner | 21 June 2011 (2011-06-21) | |
| Song: Potty Pioneers: "The Suffragettes' Song" (synthpop parody). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Alice Lowe with Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: William II meets his death in a mysterious hunting accident. Stupid Deaths: Henry I. Fabulous French: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the storming of the Bastill | ||||
| 309 | "Series 3, Episode 9" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward | 28 June 2011 (2011-06-28) | |
| Song: Angry Aztecs: "Discaztec (Ain't Staying Alive)" (disco parody, feat. "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees). Performed by Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick. Sketches: Vicious Vikings: A literate monk convinces marauding raiders to spare him so he can record their badassery for all time. Other monastic captives are on sale at the "n | ||||
| 310 | "Series 3, Episode 10" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Jon Holmes, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward and Ben Willbond | 12 July 2011 (2011-07-12) | |
| Song: Slimy Stuarts: "The English Civil War Song" (parody of "Cool" from West Side Story). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Lawry Lewin and Ben Willbond with Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby. Sketches: Frightful First World War: Trying--and failing--to keep warm in the trenches in wintertime. Wartime improvisation is the order of the d | ||||
| 311 | "Series 3, Episode 11" | Dave Cohen, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Ben Ward | 5 July 2011 (2011-07-05) | |
| Song: Savage Stone Age: "The Ages of Stone" (bebop parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton. Sketches: Terrible Tudors: The not-quite-love story of Phillip and Mary is retold in the style of a graphic novel. Elizabeth I endorses Sugar-Paste Toothpaste (advertisement). Putrid Pirates: A hippie buccaneer finds having an extra hook comes in handy on "H | ||||
| 312 | "Series 3, Episode 12" | Gerard Foster, Rosanna Lowe, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Fay Rusling, Ben Ward | 19 July 2011 (2011-07-19) | |
| Song: Cut-Throat Celts: "Celtic Boast Battle" (hip-hop parody, loosely parodying "Jump Around" by House of Pain incorporating beatboxing). Performed by Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick with Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: A peasant tries to leverage his rare and desirable plague-free status into a pay rise. The peop | ||||
| 313 | "Savage Songs" | Dave Cohen and Ben Ward | 26 July 2011 (2011-07-26) | |
| Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of the standout music videos from the third series, as chosen by the producers. An encore is omitted this year to make room for the slightly longer "Monarchs' Song". "The Ages of Stone" (from S03E010), "Ra Ra Cleopatra" (S03E05), "Celtic Boast Battle" (S03E12), "William Wallace: Scottish Rebel" (S03E03), Di | ||||
· Episodes › Series 4 (2012)
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Episode
401
Title
"Series 4, Episode 1"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Joe Tucker and Ben Ward
Original air date
9 April 2012 (2012-04-09)
Song:
Woeful Second World War: "The Few (RAF Pilots)" (Take That parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: A clergyman makes an unusual patriotic request of his female parishioners. Oliver Cromwell requests that Peter Lely paint his portrait 'warts and all'.
Measl
Song:
Woeful Second World War: "The Few (RAF Pilots)" (Take That parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: A clergyman makes an unusual patriotic request of his female parishioners. Oliver Cromwell requests that Peter Lely paint his portrait 'warts and all'.
Measl
Episode
Song:
Woeful Second World War: "The Few (RAF Pilots)" (Take That parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: A clergyman makes an unusual patriotic request of his female parishioners. Oliver Cromwell requests that Peter Lely paint his portrait 'warts and all'.
Measl
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Episode
402
Title
"Series 4, Episode 2"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, David Scott, George Sawyer and Ben Ward
Original air date
10 April 2012 (2012-04-10)
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Charles Darwin: Natural Selection" (parody of "Changes" by David Bowie). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Vile Victorians: Victoria and Albert's love story.
Terrible Tudors: Martin Luther's obsession with his own effluent makes a visit to his office distinctly awkward. Henry VIII hopes to do very wel
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Charles Darwin: Natural Selection" (parody of "Changes" by David Bowie). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Vile Victorians: Victoria and Albert's love story.
Terrible Tudors: Martin Luther's obsession with his own effluent makes a visit to his office distinctly awkward. Henry VIII hopes to do very wel
Episode
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Charles Darwin: Natural Selection" (parody of "Changes" by David Bowie). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Vile Victorians: Victoria and Albert's love story.
Terrible Tudors: Martin Luther's obsession with his own effluent makes a visit to his office distinctly awkward. Henry VIII hopes to do very wel
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Episode
403
Title
"Series 4, Episode 3"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Charlie Martin, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, David Scott, Joe Tucker, Ben Ward and Raphael Warner
Original air date
11 April 2012 (2012-04-11)
Song:
Groovy Greeks: "The Thinkers" (parody of "(Theme From) The Monkees", incorporating elements of The Beatles and Monty Python). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Would-be Crusader Emicho of the Rhineland sets off to find the Holy Land with the help of some very unusual g
Song:
Groovy Greeks: "The Thinkers" (parody of "(Theme From) The Monkees", incorporating elements of The Beatles and Monty Python). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Would-be Crusader Emicho of the Rhineland sets off to find the Holy Land with the help of some very unusual g
Episode
Song:
Groovy Greeks: "The Thinkers" (parody of "(Theme From) The Monkees", incorporating elements of The Beatles and Monty Python). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Would-be Crusader Emicho of the Rhineland sets off to find the Holy Land with the help of some very unusual g
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Episode
404
Title
"Series 4, Episode 4"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward
Original air date
12 April 2012 (2012-04-12)
Song:
Awesome USA: "It's a New World (Pilgrim Fathers)" (parody of "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Groovy Greeks: Spartans have the battle phalanx down to an art - until the warrior on the end notices a problem. "Paus
Song:
Awesome USA: "It's a New World (Pilgrim Fathers)" (parody of "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Groovy Greeks: Spartans have the battle phalanx down to an art - until the warrior on the end notices a problem. "Paus
Episode
Song:
Awesome USA: "It's a New World (Pilgrim Fathers)" (parody of "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Groovy Greeks: Spartans have the battle phalanx down to an art - until the warrior on the end notices a problem. "Paus
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Episode
405
Title
"Series 4, Episode 5"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt and Laurence Rickard
Original air date
13 April 2012 (2012-04-13)
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Mary Seacole" (parody of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé). Performed by Dominique Moore.
Sketches:
Savage Stone Age: A chef from Skara Brae dispels the myth of primitive Neolithic cuisine on "Historical Masterchef". The first town planners must explain to skeptical would-be residents why a town is needed in
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Mary Seacole" (parody of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé). Performed by Dominique Moore.
Sketches:
Savage Stone Age: A chef from Skara Brae dispels the myth of primitive Neolithic cuisine on "Historical Masterchef". The first town planners must explain to skeptical would-be residents why a town is needed in
Episode
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Mary Seacole" (parody of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé). Performed by Dominique Moore.
Sketches:
Savage Stone Age: A chef from Skara Brae dispels the myth of primitive Neolithic cuisine on "Historical Masterchef". The first town planners must explain to skeptical would-be residents why a town is needed in
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406
Episode
406
Title
"Series 4, Episode 6"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, David Scott and Ben Ward
Original air date
20 April 2012 (2012-04-20)
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Victoria & Albert: A Love Ballad" (parody of 1980's easy-listening romantic duets). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Potty Pioneers: Christopher Columbus insists to a skeptical crewman that he's discovered India - also, mermaids. HH Movie Pitch: Leif Ericsson tries to explain that the film he's p
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Victoria & Albert: A Love Ballad" (parody of 1980's easy-listening romantic duets). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Potty Pioneers: Christopher Columbus insists to a skeptical crewman that he's discovered India - also, mermaids. HH Movie Pitch: Leif Ericsson tries to explain that the film he's p
Episode
Song:
Vile Victorians: "Victoria & Albert: A Love Ballad" (parody of 1980's easy-listening romantic duets). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Jim Howick.
Sketches:
Potty Pioneers: Christopher Columbus insists to a skeptical crewman that he's discovered India - also, mermaids. HH Movie Pitch: Leif Ericsson tries to explain that the film he's p
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Episode
407
Title
"Series 4, Episode 7"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward
Original air date
27 April 2012 (2012-04-27)
Song:
Shocking Scotland: "We've got The Blue-Blooded Blues" (parody of blues rock). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: "Le Survival Guide" gives tips on (literally) staying cool in the French army during Napoleon's march on Moscow. HHTV Sport: Napoleon's famed strategic gifts are no m
Song:
Shocking Scotland: "We've got The Blue-Blooded Blues" (parody of blues rock). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: "Le Survival Guide" gives tips on (literally) staying cool in the French army during Napoleon's march on Moscow. HHTV Sport: Napoleon's famed strategic gifts are no m
Episode
Song:
Shocking Scotland: "We've got The Blue-Blooded Blues" (parody of blues rock). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas.
Sketches:
Gorgeous Georgians: "Le Survival Guide" gives tips on (literally) staying cool in the French army during Napoleon's march on Moscow. HHTV Sport: Napoleon's famed strategic gifts are no m
408
408
Episode
408
Title
"Series 4, Episode 8"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Katherine Jakeways, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward
Original air date
4 May 2012 (2012-05-04)
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "The Luddites!" (parody of early punk rock, feat. the Sex Pistols and The Clash). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: A "gorgeous scientist" extols the "Wonders of the Viking Universe". Historical Dates: A Nordic warrior outlines his courting and marria
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "The Luddites!" (parody of early punk rock, feat. the Sex Pistols and The Clash). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: A "gorgeous scientist" extols the "Wonders of the Viking Universe". Historical Dates: A Nordic warrior outlines his courting and marria
Episode
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "The Luddites!" (parody of early punk rock, feat. the Sex Pistols and The Clash). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Vicious Vikings: A "gorgeous scientist" extols the "Wonders of the Viking Universe". Historical Dates: A Nordic warrior outlines his courting and marria
409
409
Episode
409
Title
"Series 4, Episode 9"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward
Original air date
11 May 2012 (2012-05-11)
Song:
Radical Renaissance: "The Borgia Family" (parody of "Addams Family Theme"). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, and Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Edward III's wedding at newly built York Minster hits some unexpected snags. Unexpected snags are also the order of the day for the French side in "Agincou
Song:
Radical Renaissance: "The Borgia Family" (parody of "Addams Family Theme"). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, and Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Edward III's wedding at newly built York Minster hits some unexpected snags. Unexpected snags are also the order of the day for the French side in "Agincou
Episode
Song:
Radical Renaissance: "The Borgia Family" (parody of "Addams Family Theme"). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, and Ben Willbond.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: Edward III's wedding at newly built York Minster hits some unexpected snags. Unexpected snags are also the order of the day for the French side in "Agincou
410
410
Episode
410
Title
"Series 4, Episode 10"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Gerard Foster, Katherine Jakeways, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, David Scott and Ben Ward
Original air date
18 May 2012 (2012-05-18)
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "Mary the First" (parody of "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush). Performed by Sarah Hadland.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the last Saxon stronghold on the Isle of Ely. Enjoy hours of fun and conscience-free conquest with Normanopoly (parody of Monopoly).
Groovy Greeks: Diogenes debates lif
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "Mary the First" (parody of "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush). Performed by Sarah Hadland.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the last Saxon stronghold on the Isle of Ely. Enjoy hours of fun and conscience-free conquest with Normanopoly (parody of Monopoly).
Groovy Greeks: Diogenes debates lif
Episode
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "Mary the First" (parody of "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush). Performed by Sarah Hadland.
Sketches:
Measly Middle Ages: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the last Saxon stronghold on the Isle of Ely. Enjoy hours of fun and conscience-free conquest with Normanopoly (parody of Monopoly).
Groovy Greeks: Diogenes debates lif
411
411
Episode
411
Title
"Series 4, Episode 11"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Charlie Martin, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Joe Tucker and Ben Ward
Original air date
25 May 2012 (2012-05-25)
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "William Shakespeare & the Quills" (big band parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: Charles II tries to mediate between Royal Astronomer John Flamsteed and the ravens of the Tower of London. Tobacco is the signatu
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "William Shakespeare & the Quills" (big band parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: Charles II tries to mediate between Royal Astronomer John Flamsteed and the ravens of the Tower of London. Tobacco is the signatu
Episode
Song:
Terrible Tudors: "William Shakespeare & the Quills" (big band parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Slimy Stuarts: Charles II tries to mediate between Royal Astronomer John Flamsteed and the ravens of the Tower of London. Tobacco is the signatu
412
412
Episode
412
Title
"Series 4, Episode 12"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Rosanna Lowe, Charlie Martin, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward
Original air date
1 June 2012 (2012-06-01)
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "(We're the) Georgian Navy" (parody of "Vindaloo" by Fat Les, incorporating John Barnes's rap from World in Motion). Written by Greg Jenner and Giles Pilbrow. Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Vile Victorians: It's always a one-way ticket for the coffins
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "(We're the) Georgian Navy" (parody of "Vindaloo" by Fat Les, incorporating John Barnes's rap from World in Motion). Written by Greg Jenner and Giles Pilbrow. Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Vile Victorians: It's always a one-way ticket for the coffins
Episode
Song:
Gorgeous Georgians: "(We're the) Georgian Navy" (parody of "Vindaloo" by Fat Les, incorporating John Barnes's rap from World in Motion). Written by Greg Jenner and Giles Pilbrow. Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby.
Sketches:
Vile Victorians: It's always a one-way ticket for the coffins
413
413
Episode
413
Title
"Savage Songs"
Written by
Dave Cohen, Caroline Norris, Giles Pillbrow
Original air date
4 June 2012 (2012-06-04)
Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of standout music videos from the fourth series as chosen by the producers. One song is omitted in order to include longer inset skits, featuring puppet host Rattus Rattus babysitting his young nephew.
"The Thinkers" (from S04E03), "Mary I" (S04E10), "William Shakespeare" (S04E11), "The New World (Pilgrim Fat
Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of standout music videos from the fourth series as chosen by the producers. One song is omitted in order to include longer inset skits, featuring puppet host Rattus Rattus babysitting his young nephew.
"The Thinkers" (from S04E03), "Mary I" (S04E10), "William Shakespeare" (S04E11), "The New World (Pilgrim Fat
Episode
Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of standout music videos from the fourth series as chosen by the producers. One song is omitted in order to include longer inset skits, featuring puppet host Rattus Rattus babysitting his young nephew.
"The Thinkers" (from S04E03), "Mary I" (S04E10), "William Shakespeare" (S04E11), "The New World (Pilgrim Fat
| Episode | Title | Written by | Original air date | |
| 401 | "Series 4, Episode 1" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Joe Tucker and Ben Ward | 9 April 2012 (2012-04-09) | |
| Song: Woeful Second World War: "The Few (RAF Pilots)" (Take That parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Slimy Stuarts: A clergyman makes an unusual patriotic request of his female parishioners. Oliver Cromwell requests that Peter Lely paint his portrait 'warts and all'. Measl | ||||
| 402 | "Series 4, Episode 2" | Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, David Scott, George Sawyer and Ben Ward | 10 April 2012 (2012-04-10) | |
| Song: Vile Victorians: "Charles Darwin: Natural Selection" (parody of "Changes" by David Bowie). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Jim Howick. Sketches: Vile Victorians: Victoria and Albert's love story. Terrible Tudors: Martin Luther's obsession with his own effluent makes a visit to his office distinctly awkward. Henry VIII hopes to do very wel | ||||
| 403 | "Series 4, Episode 3" | Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Charlie Martin, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, David Scott, Joe Tucker, Ben Ward and Raphael Warner | 11 April 2012 (2012-04-11) | |
| Song: Groovy Greeks: "The Thinkers" (parody of "(Theme From) The Monkees", incorporating elements of The Beatles and Monty Python). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond and Laurence Rickard. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: Would-be Crusader Emicho of the Rhineland sets off to find the Holy Land with the help of some very unusual g | ||||
| 404 | "Series 4, Episode 4" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, Colin Swash and Ben Ward | 12 April 2012 (2012-04-12) | |
| Song: Awesome USA: "It's a New World (Pilgrim Fathers)" (parody of "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys). Performed by Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby. Sketches: Groovy Greeks: Spartans have the battle phalanx down to an art - until the warrior on the end notices a problem. "Paus | ||||
| 405 | "Series 4, Episode 5" | Dave Cohen, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt and Laurence Rickard | 13 April 2012 (2012-04-13) | |
| Song: Vile Victorians: "Mary Seacole" (parody of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé). Performed by Dominique Moore. Sketches: Savage Stone Age: A chef from Skara Brae dispels the myth of primitive Neolithic cuisine on "Historical Masterchef". The first town planners must explain to skeptical would-be residents why a town is needed in | ||||
| 406 | "Series 4, Episode 6" | Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, David Scott and Ben Ward | 20 April 2012 (2012-04-20) | |
| Song: Vile Victorians: "Victoria & Albert: A Love Ballad" (parody of 1980's easy-listening romantic duets). Performed by Martha Howe-Douglas and Jim Howick. Sketches: Potty Pioneers: Christopher Columbus insists to a skeptical crewman that he's discovered India - also, mermaids. HH Movie Pitch: Leif Ericsson tries to explain that the film he's p | ||||
| 407 | "Series 4, Episode 7" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward | 27 April 2012 (2012-04-27) | |
| Song: Shocking Scotland: "We've got The Blue-Blooded Blues" (parody of blues rock). Performed by Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton and Martha Howe-Douglas. Sketches: Gorgeous Georgians: "Le Survival Guide" gives tips on (literally) staying cool in the French army during Napoleon's march on Moscow. HHTV Sport: Napoleon's famed strategic gifts are no m | ||||
| 408 | "Series 4, Episode 8" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Katherine Jakeways, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward | 4 May 2012 (2012-05-04) | |
| Song: Gorgeous Georgians: "The Luddites!" (parody of early punk rock, feat. the Sex Pistols and The Clash). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby. Sketches: Vicious Vikings: A "gorgeous scientist" extols the "Wonders of the Viking Universe". Historical Dates: A Nordic warrior outlines his courting and marria | ||||
| 409 | "Series 4, Episode 9" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward | 11 May 2012 (2012-05-11) | |
| Song: Radical Renaissance: "The Borgia Family" (parody of "Addams Family Theme"). Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, and Ben Willbond. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: Edward III's wedding at newly built York Minster hits some unexpected snags. Unexpected snags are also the order of the day for the French side in "Agincou | ||||
| 410 | "Series 4, Episode 10" | Dave Cohen, Ali Crockatt, Gerard Foster, Katherine Jakeways, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard, David Scott and Ben Ward | 18 May 2012 (2012-05-18) | |
| Song: Terrible Tudors: "Mary the First" (parody of "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush). Performed by Sarah Hadland. Sketches: Measly Middle Ages: HHTV News: Mike Peabody live from the last Saxon stronghold on the Isle of Ely. Enjoy hours of fun and conscience-free conquest with Normanopoly (parody of Monopoly). Groovy Greeks: Diogenes debates lif | ||||
| 411 | "Series 4, Episode 11" | Dave Cohen, Gerard Foster, Charlie Martin, Giles Pilbrow, Laurence Rickard, Joe Tucker and Ben Ward | 25 May 2012 (2012-05-25) | |
| Song: Terrible Tudors: "William Shakespeare & the Quills" (big band parody). Performed by Mathew Baynton with Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby. Sketches: Slimy Stuarts: Charles II tries to mediate between Royal Astronomer John Flamsteed and the ravens of the Tower of London. Tobacco is the signatu | ||||
| 412 | "Series 4, Episode 12" | Dave Cohen, Rosanna Lowe, Charlie Martin, Giles Pilbrow, Steve Punt, Laurence Rickard and Ben Ward | 1 June 2012 (2012-06-01) | |
| Song: Gorgeous Georgians: "(We're the) Georgian Navy" (parody of "Vindaloo" by Fat Les, incorporating John Barnes's rap from World in Motion). Written by Greg Jenner and Giles Pilbrow. Performed by Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard and Simon Farnaby. Sketches: Vile Victorians: It's always a one-way ticket for the coffins | ||||
| 413 | "Savage Songs" | Dave Cohen, Caroline Norris, Giles Pillbrow | 4 June 2012 (2012-06-04) | |
| Savage Songs: Chronological compilation of standout music videos from the fourth series as chosen by the producers. One song is omitted in order to include longer inset skits, featuring puppet host Rattus Rattus babysitting his young nephew. "The Thinkers" (from S04E03), "Mary I" (S04E10), "William Shakespeare" (S04E11), "The New World (Pilgrim Fat | ||||
References
- "Richie Webb's sounds on SoundCloud"https://soundcloud.com/richiewebb
- "We Buy Any Car® TV Commercials - as Seen on TV!"http://www.webuyanycarusa.com/video
- Horrible Historieshttp://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcasters/horrible-histories-jubilee-sketches-will-never-be-aired/5043199.article
- South Africa History Onlinehttp://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/south-african-athlete-sergio-motsoeneng-admits-cheating-comrades-marathon