Historyonics (2004– ) User Reviews

Fabulous! Wish There Had Been More

[poordogabone-1 · 10/10 · 24 July 2007]

I absolutely adored this series, and there wasn't nearly enough of it. My favorite aspect was the use of appropriate pop/rock tunes in the score. The best example of this was playing "Under Pressure" as Queen Elizabeth agonized over signing the death warrant and the segue into "Killer Queen" as she put pen to paper. Even funnier considering both songs were by Queen.

I also liked the Tom Jones aspect of Dick Turpin in jail as "Its' Not Unusual" played in the background.

This is a series I'd love to see brought back and added to. It's a program that didn't get nearly enough exposure.

One of the funniest educational shows ever!

[crawfrordboon · 27 February 2005]

Idly flicking the channels one holiday evening, I came across this gem of a show, written and hosted by Nick Knowles, who I have long said is great but wasted on DIY SOS. Following on from the 'Two's Country' mode of exploring history, i.e. placing tongue firmly in cheek and having a laugh, Knowles takes us on a wild ride through English Medieval history, but not as we know it! At first I was mildly amused and a little distracted. Quickly I got hooked, dropped what I was doing, and soon I was retching with laughter on the floor like an idiot. The gags, pacing, acting, and sense of timing were all perfect, making for comedy gold. Quickly I was reviewing the TV schedules to find out when this was on next, sadly I have not seen it since, but Knowles acknowledges it as his favourite project.

Although it had great feedback, Historyonics seems to be rather short lived, but luckily Nick is seeing a lot more spotlight these days, and even bigger things are sure to come for this much under-rated performer.