Horrible Histories - Series 1-6 [DVD]

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The complete sixth series of Horrible Histories, featuring a largely new cast and writing team, but the same incredible and frighteningly funny facts from history.

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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 Horrible Histories was immediately, and almost universally, greeted with critical enthusiasm. [10] On its debut, Alice-Azania Jarvis of The Independent described the show as "fun, filthy and genuinely engaging, in a peer-to-peer way." [51] Harry Venning in The Stage approved the "seriously funny, beautifully performed and endlessly inventive sketches" along with "plenty of crowd-pleasing fart and poo gags." [52] By the second series, the show's cross-generational appeal was beginning to attract significant attention from adult media. [19] [53] Naomi West of The Daily Telegraph characterised the first series as "boundary-pushing", suggesting that "the bold decision to approach the series in the same way as an adult show has been the key to its success... [it] delivers more laughs than most post-watershed comedies." [4] James Delingpole in The Spectator likewise recommended the show to viewers of all ages, saying that "Even though there are vast quantities of entirely gratuitous fart, bottom and wee wee jokes, the cumulative effect—bizarrely—is one of dumbing up rather than down." [54] Discussing the first two series in The Guardian, television writer Jesse Armstrong said that "Hit shows are very difficult to achieve. You need to have everything just right—that's what's so terrifying. But Horrible Histories has a great cast and brilliant writers. They're also blessed with great source material. The tone is perfect and it is done in a non-patronising, engaging way". [2] Ashby, Emily (28 February 2014). "Review: Horrible Histories". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014 . Retrieved 3 March 2014. Death, Caligula, historical PR agent Cliff Whiteley, William the Conqueror, George III of Great Britain (Series 1 and 5 and BBC Prom concert), James II of England, Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester, Arthur Phillip, Rameses II, Robert Walpole, senior Historical Grimefighter, Edmond Halley, Marcus Crassus, Edward Smith, William Harveya b c "RTS ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR CRAFT & DESIGN AWARDS 2011/2012". Royal Television Society. Archived from the original on 5 April 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. a b c d e f g h Hodgman, Charlotte (30 May 2013). "Podcast: Behind the scenes at Horrible Histories". BBC History (mp3 podcast file). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 12 December 2013. 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] 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

Horrible Histories - Series 1-3 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD

British Comedy Awards 2011 winners announced". British Comedy Guide. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012 . Retrieved 2 November 2012. British Comedy Awards 2012 – Full Results". British Comedy Guide. 12 December 2012. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013. Kelly, Stephen (6 August 2012). "CBBC meets Royston Vasey". The Independent. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013 . Retrieved 16 February 2014. Writers' Guild Awards 2012 shortlists". UK Writer's Guild. 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013 . Retrieved 18 June 2013.The divisions by historical era or civilisation in the book series are carried over in the TV show, focusing on events in or directly affecting Great Britain and (to a lesser extent) the larger Western world. The Inca and Aztec empires are also featured in later series. [11] Sketches are grouped under these divisions, named as in the books, beginning with the Savage Stone Age and including among others the Cut-throat Celts, Awful Egyptians, Groovy Greeks, Rotten Romans, Smashing Saxons, Vicious Vikings, Measly Middle Ages, Terrible Tudors, Slimy Stuarts, Gorgeous Georgians, Vile Victorians and Frightful First World War. The timeline for the most part ended at the Woeful Second World War. [2] [12] During the fifth and final series the show featured a handful of significant post-World War II (or "Troublesome Twentieth Century") events, including the civil rights movement and the Space Race between the US and the USSR. The most recent event referenced was the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing. [13] Typical examples of the title cards with animated characters, based on the art style of the books, that introduced sketches 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. 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.