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As Horrible Histories marks 15 years on our TV screens, Matt Elton speaks to some of the cast and crew about making the hit show <\/p>

By Matt Elton\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 15 April 2024 at 06:00 AM<\/p>

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Since it first hit TV screens back in 2009, Horrible Histories<\/em> has brought Terry Deary and Martin Brown\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n

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