Horrible Histories

A special episode of the historical sketch show, taking a look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers. Along the way we see the development of storytelling technology. We learn how a party at Lord Byron's house led to the writing of the Gothic masterpiece Frankenstein, and how Charles Dickens was the Harry Styles of his day.

Category

Comedy / Children / History

Original air date

11/07/2016