Horrible Histories: Series 9 [DVD]

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On 18 September 2015 Bill, a 2015 BBC comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare, was released. The film, though not officially related to the series, reunited and starred the original core performers of Horrible Histories in starring roles. [102] [103] Denham, Jess (3 December 2013). "British Comedy Awards 2013: List of nominees in full". The Independent. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019 . Retrieved 9 February 2014. Elizabeth I of England, Victoria of Great Britain (Series 2 onward), HHTV News anchorwoman Sam, Cleopatra, Empress Matilda, Joan of Arc, spoof of Karren Brady in "Historical Apprentice", Boudicca, Sally the "Historical Dating Service" consultant, Suzanne the Historical Hairdressers Owner, Mary Shelley, Mary, Queen of Scots BBC rapped over Horrible Histories Florence Nightingale sketch". BBC News. 30 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 October 2014 . Retrieved 22 October 2014. Top comedy stars join CBBC's Horrible Histories". BBC Media Centre. 5 January 2015. Archived from the original on 13 May 2015 . Retrieved 28 April 2015.

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The 2D animated sequences were directed by Tim Searle of Baby Cow Animation, based on Martin Brown's illustrations for the books. [35] [36] They were voiced by Jon Culshaw and Jess Robinson along with various regular cast members. Video game-styled sketches were achieved using a mix of 3D animation and live-action green-screen footage. [37] Properties frequently were modified foodstuffs, with melted chocolate bars standing in for excrement and soup for vomit. [8]a b c Dent, Grace (28 May 2011). "Grace Dent's TV OD: Horrible Histories". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 December 2013. a b c d Brown, Maggie (25 May 2011). "Horrible Histories: comedy for all ages". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013 . Retrieved 12 December 2013. The recut for BBC1 with Fry as host drew particular criticism as to whether its educational methods were suited to an adult demographic. History Today editor Paul Lay called the idea "frightening". [65] Historian and Labour Party MP Tristram Hunt, while admitting that he had not yet actually seen the programme, [2] voiced his concerns that the show's content was not "challenging and stimulating" enough for the BBC, adding that "For children, Horrible Histories is an exciting aid to engage with the guts and gore of the past, but there are more sophisticated, populist ways of getting people involved in history than this. I'm in favour of populism, but there has to be a bit of depth to it." [66] a b c d Stephenson, David (29 May 2011). "Horrible Histories: a funny way to learn". The Sunday Express. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013 . Retrieved 10 December 2013. a b c d Mills, Kerrie (9 November 2011). "Horrible Histories: or, how children's TV grew up in a hurry". PopMatters. Archived from the original on 23 December 2013 . Retrieved 12 December 2013.

Noah, Sherna (30 July 2013). "Peppa Pig, Bob the Builder join ranks of top children's TV show". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014 . Retrieved 11 December 2013. a b "Miranda leads winners at British Comedy Awards 2010". British Comedy Guide. 23 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. Throughout, emphasis was placed on meshing comedy with the demands of historical accuracy, as defined by the mainstream scholarly consensus on the topic. This stance sometimes encompassed traditionally accepted if not actually well-documented anecdotes, such as those involving Caligula. [15] [26] All the material used on the show was vetted by production assistant and self-described "tyrannical pedant" Greg Jenner during both writing and filming; he says that he has counted only eight errors out of more than 4,000 facts presented over the course of the show's run. [5] Costuming and makeup were likewise painstakingly recreated based on primary historical sources where available. [5] [13] a b Kelly, Stephen (12 April 2012). "Horrible Histories is one of the smartest comedies on TV". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013 . Retrieved 3 October 2012.Sutcliffe, Tom (2 June 2010). "Last Night's TV". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 June 2010 . Retrieved 17 July 2010. Horrible Histories wins fourth consecutive children's BAFTA". BBC News Online. 25 November 2013. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015 . Retrieved 17 December 2013. Victoria of Great Britain (Series 1), Mary I of England, Nell Gwyn, Anne Hyde, Katharina von Bora, Florence Nightingale, presenter of "Ready Steady Feast" (Series 1), emergency ward nurse in "Historical Hospital" (Series 1), Mandy the dental assistant in "Historical Dentist", Nefertari, narrator of "Dodgy War Inventions", Claire Clairmont, Grace Darling RTS Programme Awards 2010". Royal Television Society. 16 March 2011. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. The show also created several popular recurring characters and concepts, notably "Stupid Deaths", in which a skeletal, platinum-blond Grim Reaper amuses himself while processing souls for admittance to the afterlife by forcing candidates from throughout history to relate the embarrassing details of their demise. [2] [19] HHTV News' Bob Hale and his eccentric-but-erudite in-studio reports provide a broader picture on historical events (such as the Wars of the Roses and the French Revolution), in a style reminiscent of presenter Peter Snow. [20] [21] The "Shouty Man", a parody of a typically ebullient infomercial host (like Barry Scott), pitches unusual historical products. [3] Music [ edit ]