My kid is addicted to this show, which pops up on BBC Kids. Because he insists on watching it, I end up watching it - and dammit, I ended up liking it too!
It’s a sort of Monty Pythonesque take on historical episodes, some in live action skits, some in music videos. Some of them are screamingly funny. I particularly liked the “Heavy Metal Music Video” version of the story of William Wallace:
Anyone else been made into a fan by their kids?
I have no kids, but I love Horrible Histories. It can be very, very funny. There’s tons of it on Youtube.
Heh, not sure how I’d ever have heard about it if my kid didn’t watch it … but yeah, I at least have no shame in liking it, even though it’s a kid’s show. 
Heck, I posted links to several of their bits on my class website for AP European History. The Roundheads vs Cavaliers song is a hoot!
I only heard about it because the writers and performers started winning at proper grownup comedy awards and the like. And rightly so!
Seriously? Wow. I did not know. Off to google I go! 
(After google) I had no idea the series was that popular, and had won awards. Colour me surprised.
It’s based on a long-running series of children’s books, if you weren’t aware…
I was introduced to this show by my kids and we all love it here. Some of the songs are really catchy - we’re particularly fond of the Pachacuti song over here.
A friend linked me to some bits in IRC, and I decided I liked it, so I’ve been watching it on BBC Kids for the past couple weeks (free preview until the end of the month).
I’m particularly fond of the musical bits.
Dick Turpin’s Highwayman Song is probably my favourite.
Only after googling it.
I got addicted to these on YouTube a while back and love them. I wish there was an American equivalent; I’d round up a cast and do it myself if I had the costume budget and camera equipment. (“We can make a YouTube infotainment history video right here in this old barn!”)
HBO had a series in the 80s called “Encyclopedia” that was very similar. It was educational sketches and songs–but not just about historical figures. Although I did learn about Louis the 14th the Sun King from the show…as well as what a quorum was.
Oh and Youtube has a bunch of videos!
Leif Ericson…reggae song!
I stumbled on it the other day and fell instantly in love.
Sampiro, when I win the lotto I will gladly bankroll that idea.
The kid has some books and discs, but we haven’t seen the TV show (on the free to air channels at any rate) down here in New Zealand.
If the kid wasn’t already blowing our broadband on Sonic the Hedgehog & Doctor Who clips, I’d tell her to try youtube … she’s at my parents’ place this week, I’ll tell her to try youtube!
Don’t tell her about “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” or you might never get on the internet again.
She already mocks the bronies on Bumbleking. No worries there.
I like the Victorian Child ad (and putting the son in ‘the cage’).
Do they have the Ronettes singing Medieval Agrarian history?
My daughter is virtually engaged to one. (shudder)