Horrible Histories Series 1, Episode 6 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Outlandish Georgian beauty tips, a Roman Galley safety announcement and made-up monsters and bizarre cures for the Black Death from the Measly Middle Ages are just some of the comedy treats featured in this week's feast of funny historical sketches.
Further details
More pastiches of familiar television formats help to explain historical events; an advert for Victorian Claims Direct details some of the injuries Victorian children faced in the workplace; and Greek Myth Talk puts Greek God Cronus and his family on the spot in a daytime talk show. Also, in Historical Wife Swap, the Georgian Lord and Lady Posh from the Manor swap with the Peasant family of Poorville.
This week's Fairy Tale is The Old Woman Who Lived In The Shoe - the First World War version - and a witty song reveals that lead paint, false eyebrows made of mouse skin and hair-raising wigs were all essential parts of a gorgeous Georgian lady's beauty routine.
Broadcast details
Date
Thursday 21st May 2009
Time
4:35pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
Jim Howick | Various |
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Simon Farnaby | Various |
Ben Willbond | Various |
Mathew Baynton | Various |
Martha Howe-Douglas | Various |
Sarah Hadland | Various |
Jon Culshaw | Various (Voice) |
Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
Meera Syal | Self |
Javone Prince | Ensemble Actor |
John Eccleston | Rattus Rattus |
Guest cast
George Sawyer | Ensemble Actor |
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Writing team
Ben Ward | Writer |
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Laurence Rickard | Writer |
George Sawyer | Writer |
Greg Jenner | Writer |
Simon Littlefield | Writer |
Production team
Steve Connelly | Director |
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Chloe Thomas | Director |
Caroline Norris | Series Producer |
Giles Pilbrow | Producer |
Dominic Brigstocke | Producer |
Richard Bradley | Executive Producer |
Kim Shillinglaw | Executive Producer |
Charlie Fawcett | Editor |
Michelle Turkington | Editor |
Miranda Jones | Production Designer |
Richie Webb | Composer |
Matt Katz | Composer |