Horrible Histories film in the works?
Could brilliant CBBC comedy sketch show Horrible Histories be planning a Pythonesque leap to film? We certainly hope so...
At the unwieldy acronym of the MGEITF (or 'Edinburgh TV Festival' for short), the Horrible Histories masterclass yielded several tantalising titbits.
First of all we had Simon Farnaby (with his hair like a cross between Tom Baker and a badger), Martha Howe-Douglas' reaction to host Al Murray's insistance that she is the definitive screen Elizabeth I, and historical consultant ('Fact sieve' and 'tyrannical pedant' ) Greg Jenner trying not to rise to Murray's bait.
Mainly, though, we had Producer Caroline Norris detailing the production process and revealing a couple of exciting possibilities. These are all yet to be confirmed, so we will leave it vague as to who the Charles Dickens song will be sung in the style of.
Most intriguingly, discussions are underway for a movie version.
Due to the American involvement, there are rights issues. However, there were rights issues when it came to making the TV version, and these were overcome. After referencing the stoning scene in Life of Brian as a crucial influence for the series, Norris hopes that Horrible Histories can make a Pythonesque leap from popular sketch show to cinematic fixture.
More news on this as we get it.
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This would be awesome! There's no need for them to retread 'holy ground' though but I can see why it would fall into the category of Pythonesque despite the fact that HH does parody better than surrealism.
They are a great ensemble backed up with superb writing. If they can channel that into 90 minutes of cinematic hilarity I'll be there, with or without the kids!
I just came a little.
The best show on TV for the last few years.
Utterly wasted on those xbox playing, fatty, dumbed down kids we keep hearing about.
Oh man this would make my life.
A few years ago I used to feel a bit sad that I enjoyed this 'kids' programme (I'm 40) - but I realised more recently that it does have a fair share of adult fans
This would be totally hilarious. Stupid deaths, stupid deaths, hope next time its not you!
I'm a shouty man!
Finally! A British TV show that DESERVES a big screen incarnation.