Horrible Histories: the Specia

Collection of two special episodes from the award-winning CBBC history show. Based on the best-selling children's books the series offers an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments. In this instalment the programmes look at the celebration of Valentine's Day throughout the centuries as well as some of the more unusual aspects of the First World War.

The episodes are: 'Ridiculous Romance' and 'Frightful First World War'.