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Horrible Histories is just the perfect TV show, isn't it? It's educational, entertaining and funny, plus some of the actors are fairly easy on the eye. And if you're feeling generous, you can let the kids watch it as well.
It's the sort of programme which bears repeated watching, and handily enough Series 3 has just come out on DVD, closely followed by a box set of the first three series. This brings you up to date with series 4 which has just been shown on CBBC.
My children have enjoyed revisiting these episodes with enormous glee. I think the box set in particular is terrific value at £14.99 for nearly 20 hours of episodes plus loads of extras. If you've got school aged children you need it in your DVD library.
BUT - we can help with that, as the BBC have given us two copies to give away.
THE PRIZE
Two winners will each get a box set of the DVDs of series 1-3 of Horrible Histories, as modelled here by my lovely daughter.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, leave a comment below saying what's your favourite historical era
EXTRA CHANCES TO WIN
You can have an extra entry if you like this blog on Facebook. State in your comment if you're claiming an extra entry.
We are also giving away another two copies of the Horrible Histories DVD box set over here on Eljae, so if you're keen you can enter that competition as well.
RESTRICTIONS
UK and Eire only. One entry per person on each competition. These are region 2 DVDs and may not be playable outside Europe.
CLOSING DATE
Midnight on Tuesday 10th July. Winners will be chosen at random after that and the box sets posted out as quickly as possible after that.
You can find more competitions to enter at ThePrizeFinder - UK Competitions and Loquax Competitions
Really? We love Horrible Histories, particularly the party-mad King Charles II. We like a bit of Restoration in our house.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | June 20, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Hmm. Not easy choosing really, as most eras have been so horrible! I wouldn't mind being a Gorgeous Georgian. But only one of the rich ones, obv!
Posted by: Hollie Smith | June 20, 2012 at 09:34 AM
Has to be the victorians as an English teacher - Dickens has never been so fun! The mix of good and greed - plus the muppets christmas carol and horrible histories = best english context lesson ever!
Posted by: tee nathan | June 20, 2012 at 09:38 AM
I'd like to have been around in the Victorian age, but sad to say I would have wanted to be a rich Victorian not a poor one
Posted by: MaggieMou | June 20, 2012 at 09:43 AM
Oops meant to say I have "liked" your blog on facebook :)
Posted by: MaggieMou | June 20, 2012 at 09:44 AM
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived... no, not the latest Kardashians saga or EastEnders plot, but the unbeatable Henry VIII and the Tudors. The father of all villains: if only we'd had reality TV back then!
Posted by: Jo Wiltshire | June 20, 2012 at 09:47 AM
Favourite historical era is Henry VIII's reign. I'm just obsessed with the Terrible Tudors.
"Everyone said Henry the eighth was a baddy,
I have to agree,
Even though he was my daddy"
I've read dozens of books on the Tudors and cannot get enough!
Posted by: Mrs M | June 20, 2012 at 10:31 AM
gorgeous georgians!
Posted by: michelle mckay | June 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Favourite era? Has to be the Gorgeous Georgians! Though I'm not so sure about having to watch public executions as a form of entertainment...
Posted by: Sinead Kheejoo | June 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Probably the Georgians, too - love the ridiculous wigs, and (this is a bit Regency but let's smush them together) Napoleonic war fun times (if you weren't there).
(I've also liked the Facebook post!)
Posted by: Katy Armstrong | June 20, 2012 at 04:50 PM
The Awful Egyptians because loads of inventions were made then! Aah I love Rattus Rattus :)
Posted by: Katie H | June 20, 2012 at 05:20 PM
Def the Rotten Romans for my boys though I think they were a little harsh on the Christians!
Posted by: Tattie Weasle | June 20, 2012 at 07:34 PM
Has to be the Terrible Tudors for me, especially Elizabeth I's era!
Stunning outfits, beautiful buildings, and plenty of hidden gems behind the Royal Throne.
Posted by: Danni G | June 20, 2012 at 10:50 PM
The Romans for me - how many years did it take us to get central heating again!
Posted by: Erica Price | June 21, 2012 at 07:03 AM
Liked on fb
Posted by: Erica Price | June 21, 2012 at 07:04 AM
would be the Victorian era for me, so much going on, so many interesting new things happening.
Posted by: Elaine Livingstone | June 21, 2012 at 08:11 AM
ps like you on FB
Posted by: Elaine Livingstone | June 21, 2012 at 08:12 AM
The Rotten Romans :)
Posted by: Alison | June 21, 2012 at 03:40 PM
fab horrible competition
Posted by: iain maciver | June 21, 2012 at 07:38 PM
Has got to be the Tudors, it was my favourite history subject at school. There was never a dull moment!
Posted by: kayleigh white | June 21, 2012 at 07:51 PM
Me and my little girl like the gorgeous Georgians best!
Posted by: Kate O'Neill | June 21, 2012 at 07:51 PM
i've always fancied the victorian era fantastic prize my son watches this and i find myself watching it too
Posted by: Laura Banks | June 21, 2012 at 08:00 PM
Henry V and agincourt.
Posted by: adrian bonningtoin | June 21, 2012 at 08:43 PM
The Romans as long as I could be a gladiator
Posted by: Ken Stevens | June 21, 2012 at 09:36 PM
The English civil War, such a time of change.
Posted by: Gillian Holmes | June 21, 2012 at 09:50 PM
victorian time cant find out enough history always new things to learn following the blog on facebook also x
Posted by: siobhan | June 22, 2012 at 01:22 AM
i think the victorians for me
Posted by: ashleigh | June 22, 2012 at 05:59 AM
It has to be the Terrible Tudor times x
Posted by: Nathalie Taylor | June 22, 2012 at 07:00 AM
The Romans, what a way of life they had.
Posted by: Stuartedwards007 | June 22, 2012 at 09:24 AM
I like the times of Henry the VIII and his wives.
Posted by: Maya Russell | June 22, 2012 at 09:54 AM
Liked and shared on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joannethecoach#!/maya.russell.16/posts/442380075783449
Posted by: Maya Russell | June 22, 2012 at 09:56 AM
The Tudors were fabulously gross in many ways, so will go for them! Have liked you on facebook too.
Posted by: Attachment Mummy | June 22, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Has to be the Terrible Tudors has everything from cruel kings and queens like Henry VIII to poor peasants - very interesting xx
Posted by: julie kenny | June 22, 2012 at 02:10 PM
I would probably have the say Rotten Romans but any era is great the way Terry Deary writes about them.
Posted by: Marsariz | June 22, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Henry VIII. It was the only thing in my history lessons I enoyed!
Posted by: Jean Bolsover | June 22, 2012 at 05:59 PM
My name is ...Charles the second. I love the people and the people love me.....that's been the soundtrack to our lives for the last year. Kids love Horrible History and my son, Theo is crazy for the show.
Posted by: caroline Sutton | June 22, 2012 at 08:53 PM
I love the vikings.
Posted by: annie brookes | June 22, 2012 at 09:39 PM
Has to be the Tudor era. They had some real baddies.
Posted by: Dawn Henson | June 23, 2012 at 07:30 AM
The Tudor years - I would have loved to have been a lady 'in court'; such pretty costumes!
@emma1111111
Posted by: Enna Clarke | June 23, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Question asked to Lily, answer is there a time, when i would not have had to go to school?
Victorian era was a time of discovery, exploration, and invention,poverty was rife, with work houses, so i would like to be a little above that
Posted by: KIERAN WALSH | June 23, 2012 at 05:08 PM
Mine is the Victorian era, I've also liked the facebook page.
Posted by: Jane Townson | June 23, 2012 at 05:09 PM
liked on facebook, posted comment/shared, thanks
Posted by: KIERAN WALSH | June 23, 2012 at 05:11 PM
I love the victorian series and the science ones but that doesnt come into it cuz its not history lol. x
Posted by: Victoria Wilkes | June 23, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Gosh, favourite historical era? Probably the roaring twenties! Is that far back enough?! ;)
I'm claiming another entry for facebook love, too :D
Posted by: Hannah | June 23, 2012 at 08:25 PM
Victorian era lots of new inventions going on.
Posted by: claire woods | June 23, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Liked on FB too.
Posted by: claire woods | June 23, 2012 at 09:27 PM
The vicious vikings for sure - "literally!!!!"
Posted by: Bridget Anderson | June 23, 2012 at 11:21 PM
It has to be the early twentieth century. I especially find the second world war fascinating
Posted by: esther james | June 24, 2012 at 10:43 AM
I have liked the blog on facebook
Posted by: esther james | June 24, 2012 at 10:44 AM
I love the ancient Egyptians
Posted by: Andrea Miles79 | June 24, 2012 at 12:30 PM