Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "Horrible Histories is a children's live-action historical sketch-comedy TV series based on the book series of the same name written by Terry Deary. ran for five series of thirteen episodes each (plus seven full-length one-off specials), between 2009 and 2013.Series producer was Caroline Norris. Series 1 was directed by Chloe Thomas and Steve Connelly, with all future series directed by Connelly and Dominic Brigstocke. Writers are listed as per credits of each episode. Original music was—except where noted—written by Richie Webb (music) and Dave Cohen (lyrics), with instrumentals by Webb. The songs were not given formal titles; where possible their creators' names for them have been used.The starring troupe over all five series consisted of Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, some combination of whom appear, with very rare exceptions, in every live-action sketch; their voices can also be heard in the animated sketches. Supporting cast was headed by Sarah Hadland, Lawry Lewin and Dominique Moore.Notable guest stars are indicated in the episode in which they appear, or in the case of recurring roles, on first appearance. Several sketches incorporate parodies of other UK pop-culture media and/or personalities; these parody inspirations are likewise indicated on first appearance.In 2015, the series returned with a new cast in a revised format. Episodes centered around the life of one prominent historical figure played by an established comedy actor."@en }
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- List_of_Horrible_Histories_episodes abstract "Horrible Histories is a children's live-action historical sketch-comedy TV series based on the book series of the same name written by Terry Deary. ran for five series of thirteen episodes each (plus seven full-length one-off specials), between 2009 and 2013.Series producer was Caroline Norris. Series 1 was directed by Chloe Thomas and Steve Connelly, with all future series directed by Connelly and Dominic Brigstocke. Writers are listed as per credits of each episode. Original music was—except where noted—written by Richie Webb (music) and Dave Cohen (lyrics), with instrumentals by Webb. The songs were not given formal titles; where possible their creators' names for them have been used.The starring troupe over all five series consisted of Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, some combination of whom appear, with very rare exceptions, in every live-action sketch; their voices can also be heard in the animated sketches. Supporting cast was headed by Sarah Hadland, Lawry Lewin and Dominique Moore.Notable guest stars are indicated in the episode in which they appear, or in the case of recurring roles, on first appearance. Several sketches incorporate parodies of other UK pop-culture media and/or personalities; these parody inspirations are likewise indicated on first appearance.In 2015, the series returned with a new cast in a revised format. Episodes centered around the life of one prominent historical figure played by an established comedy actor.".
- Q6573515 abstract "Horrible Histories is a children's live-action historical sketch-comedy TV series based on the book series of the same name written by Terry Deary. ran for five series of thirteen episodes each (plus seven full-length one-off specials), between 2009 and 2013.Series producer was Caroline Norris. Series 1 was directed by Chloe Thomas and Steve Connelly, with all future series directed by Connelly and Dominic Brigstocke. Writers are listed as per credits of each episode. Original music was—except where noted—written by Richie Webb (music) and Dave Cohen (lyrics), with instrumentals by Webb. The songs were not given formal titles; where possible their creators' names for them have been used.The starring troupe over all five series consisted of Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, some combination of whom appear, with very rare exceptions, in every live-action sketch; their voices can also be heard in the animated sketches. Supporting cast was headed by Sarah Hadland, Lawry Lewin and Dominique Moore.Notable guest stars are indicated in the episode in which they appear, or in the case of recurring roles, on first appearance. Several sketches incorporate parodies of other UK pop-culture media and/or personalities; these parody inspirations are likewise indicated on first appearance.In 2015, the series returned with a new cast in a revised format. Episodes centered around the life of one prominent historical figure played by an established comedy actor.".