Right now you can watch Horrible Histories in Australia on ABC iview, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Every one of its 11 seasons holds up. With 64 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. The writing gives every character room to be funny, not just the leads. Available now on ABC iview — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Horrible Histories keeps coming up in conversation. Horrible Histories gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. 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 some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others. Across 11 seasons (2009–2025), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What keeps Horrible Histories from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Horrible Histories respects your intelligence. The Carol Burnett Show is the obvious comparison, but Horrible Histories earns its own place alongside it. 11 seasons gives the story real room to develop. The ensemble has the timing to make even minor scenes worth watching. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Horrible Histories is currently airing new episodes, created by Terry Deary — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.