Horrible Histories - Series 7, Episode 3 - Ridiculous Romantics - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Gemma Whelan

This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.

Preview clips

Further details

With his woeful record for choosing the right woman, Henry VIII enlists the help of MaƮtre d' Fred Sirieix as he tries to find the right wife on Historic First Dates. Elsewhere, we sample some Medieval Munich Love Magic, see how Renaissance men tried to impress the ladies, listen to some of History's greatest love letters, and watch as King Alfonso of Spain's wedding takes a turn he's not expecting.

Broadcast details

Date

Monday 31st July 2017

Time

5:25pm

Channel

CBBC

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Tom Stourton Various
Jalaal Hartley Various
Jessica Ransom Various
Richard David-Caine Various
Gemma Whelan Various
Ryan Sampson Various
Jon Culshaw Various (Voice)
Louise Ford Ensemble Actor
Samson Kayo Ensemble Actor
James McNicholas Ensemble Actor
Ellie White Ensemble Actor
John Eccleston Rattus Rattus

Guest cast

Sanjeev Bhaskar Shah Jahan
Fred Sirieix Self

Production team

Ian Curtis Director
Steve Connelly Director
David Staite Series Editor
Tom Miller Series Producer
Lisa Mitchell Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Simon Welton Executive Producer
Adam Windmill Editor
Will Porter Editor
Antony Cartlidge (as Anthony Cartlidge) Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Pete Rowe Director of Photography
Ros Little Costume Designer
Jeremy Hewson Director of Photography
Vicky Voller Make-up Designer
Richie Webb Composer
Adam Jenkins 1st Assistant Director

Video

Henry VIII does Historical First Dates

How will Henry VIII get on with his date Catherine of Aragon... his dead brother's wife. Awks!

Featuring: Tom Stourton, Jessica Ransom, Jon Culshaw & Fred Sirieix.