History Extra podcast

Horrible Histories: 15 years of death, poo and talking rats

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Episode notes

Since it first hit TV screens back in 2009, Horrible Histories has brought Terry Deary and Martin Brown’s hugely successful series of books to an entire generation of children. As it marks its 15th anniversary, Matt Elton speaks to three members of the team behind the show that mixes comedy songs, gruesome deaths and a talking rat.


The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.

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