Rowan Atkinson is to appear in the next series of Horrible Histories.
The Blackadder star will feature in the upcoming sixth series of the BBC's historical comedy children's show, playing Henry VIII.
Ben Miller will also appear in the series as King John, while Kevin Eldon will play William the Conqueror. Sanjeev Bhaskar will also feature in an unconfirmed cameo role.
Lorna Watson and Kathryn Drysdale will have roles as Boudicca and Cleopatra during the series, which will also focus on historical figures such as George III, Napoleon and Winston Churchill.
Meanwhile, series regulars Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby and Sarah Hadland will continue to feature.
Jessica Ransom, Adam Riches, Naz Osmanoglu, Jalaal Hartley, Louise Ford, Natalie Walter, Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer (Totally Tom) complete the lineup.
Cbbc controller Cheryl Taylor said: "Horrible Histories has a well-earned reputation as one of the most popular TV shows of a generation, delighting children and adults alike.
The Blackadder star will feature in the upcoming sixth series of the BBC's historical comedy children's show, playing Henry VIII.
Ben Miller will also appear in the series as King John, while Kevin Eldon will play William the Conqueror. Sanjeev Bhaskar will also feature in an unconfirmed cameo role.
Lorna Watson and Kathryn Drysdale will have roles as Boudicca and Cleopatra during the series, which will also focus on historical figures such as George III, Napoleon and Winston Churchill.
Meanwhile, series regulars Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby and Sarah Hadland will continue to feature.
Jessica Ransom, Adam Riches, Naz Osmanoglu, Jalaal Hartley, Louise Ford, Natalie Walter, Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer (Totally Tom) complete the lineup.
Cbbc controller Cheryl Taylor said: "Horrible Histories has a well-earned reputation as one of the most popular TV shows of a generation, delighting children and adults alike.
- 1/6/2015
- Digital Spy
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