Horrible Histories: Specials: Staggering Storytellers

A special episode of the historical sketch show, taking a look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers. Along the way, we see the development of storytelling technology. We learn how a party at Lord Byron's house led to the writing of the Gothic masterpiece Frankenstein, and how Charles Dickens was the Harry Styles of his day. Spanning 3,000 years of recorded history, we take a look at the funny and ridiculous ways some of our finest writers cured their writing block. Also, of course, our trusty host Rattus guides the way.