'What horrible fun' - Horrible Histories to receive special award

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Whether your favourite time is the Groovy Greeks or the Terrible Tudors, Horrible Histories has helped people of all ages delve into fascinating worlds of the past.

Now it's time to put the spotlight on the sketch show itself - as it's being presented with a special Bafta award.

Bafta stands for the British Academy Film and Television Awards. It's the UK’s leading academy and charity for the screen arts. Each year a number of Special Awards are gifted to individuals and teams.

This award is to recognise the "extraordinary cultural and social impact" that the show has had, and also the humour it brings to children, parents and grandparents.

Some 'foul facts' about Horrible Histories

Do you recognise the tower this group is guarding?

Let's take you back 31 years ago...

The show is based on the popular books by Terry Deary that he started writing in 1993.

It then became a popular CBBC show in 2009 - telling historical stories with all the yucky bits included.

The show has now had 11 series, multiple specials and spin-offs, and even a feature film.

It's also won a lot of awards, including nine Baftas, and a British Comedy Award - the first and only children’s show to win one.

Some Evil Emperors

The production company behind the series, called Lion Television, will be presented with the award next month.

Richard Bradley, Executive Producer of Lion Television, has described making the series as a "total joy".

He said: "Through comedy, hideous historical facts, and some banging tunes we hope we’ve brought joy, laughter and - maybe - inspired new generations of young historians."

The rats also have their 'tails' to tell

An event called The Young Bafta Showcase is taking place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November in London that will be open to schools and families to highlight how the academy is inspiring children and young people.

There will be Horrible Histories masterclasses and make-up and costume workshops to show some behind the scenes magic.

Sara Putt, Bafta Chair, said: "Horrible Histories has transformed traditional ideas of what educational television should be. It has captured the hearts and minds of people of all ages across the country for fifteen years and counting, and importantly, has made us laugh."

What horrible fun!

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