Horrible Histories: the Specials II

Collection of three 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. This instalment chronicles the beginnings of William Shakespeare (Tom Stourton)'s career, looks at some famous writers and explores events surrounding the Great Fire of London.

The episodes are: 'Sensational Shakespeare', 'Staggering Storytellers' and 'The Grisly Great Fire of London'.