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The Best Episodes of Horrible Histories Season 9

Every episode of Horrible Histories Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Horrible Histories Season 9!

The Best Episodes of Horrible Histories Season 9

Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on...
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    4.1/10(13 votes)

    #1 - British Black History

    S9:E1

    Horrible Histories charts the contribution of Black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian’s Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-century England.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Gruesome Guide To Growing Up

    S9:E2

    Life wasn’t always fun for children in the past. Horrible Histories delves into the not-so-easy lives of children throughout history, from the strict parenting of ancient civilisations, to the terrible fights the young King Louis XIV had with his little brother - even weeing on each other's beds! And find out just why Henry VIII was so keen for his son Edward VI to stay inside.

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.2/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Protesting With Pankhurst

    S9:E3

    Protests about inequality or environmental damage are common today, but how have people protested in the past? Emmeline Pankhurst is our guide through this history of protest, from Cato the Younger’s talkative protest in ancient Rome to the cheese riots of 18th-century Nottingham. Also, how will the Luddites cope with the newfangled technology of a video call?

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    Director:Unknown
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    5.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Precious Planet

    S9:E4

    Charles Darwin presents a special show, as Horrible Histories takes a timely look at our planet and how we’ve behaved towards it throughout history. We look at how we’ve not always treated the planet's resources with the utmost care, from the 19th-century gold rush, to Henry VIII enjoying a little too much deforestation to build his warships.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Dastardly Dance

    S9:E5

    Strictly’s Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic’s Highland reel!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Cracking Christmas

    S9:E6

    Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Foul Feasting

    S9:E7

    Horrible Histories serves up the history of foul feasting, from Stone Age lentils to Queen Victoria’s anti-fart bread.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Infectious Influencers

    S9:E8

    From Cleopatra’s hairdo to Elizabeth I’s flushing loo, meet history’s biggest Influencers.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Banging Bling

    S9:E9

    From Henry VIII’s wine fountain, to Empress Dowager’s marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Diabolical Daily Life

    S9:E10

    Daily life can be a bit of a grind, but not as much as it was in the past! Rattus takes us round the clock, revealing daily routines throughout history, from waking in Ancient Egypt to Medieval Loo Man.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Monstrous Myths

    S9:E11

    Count Rattula guides us through some of history’s greatest myths and monsters, including Henry VIII’s Robin Hood obsession and ancient ghostbusters.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Henry and Liz's Family Face-Off

    S9:E12

    Terrible Tudors King Henry VIII and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler. Henry had a mechanical dragon kite, but Liz had a flushing toilet.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - Cursed Careers

    S9:E13

    Rattus considers a career change, and luckily he has the whole of history to look through for ideas. Could he be an inventor like Babbage, or is the pirate life for him?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Smash Hit Songs

    S9:E14

    Rattus has an idea that might make him millions – he is going to launch a streaming service. However, to make Ratify a success, he is going to need some great songs from history.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Big BBC Birthday Bonanza

    S9:E15

    An animated special, celebrating BBC's birthday.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 9 Ratings Summary

"British Black History" is the best rated episode of "Horrible Histories" season 9. It scored 4.1/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by James McNicholas, it aired on 4/30/2021. This episode is rated 3.2 points higher than the second-best, "Gruesome Guide To Growing Up".