Horrible Science (Season 2)

Hilarious new characters, mind-boggling science facts, and Sir Isaac Newton on terrifying rollercoasters - science is about to get very horrible indeed!

  • Poster for Paddington T-rex, The Farters and the Toxic Bake Off

    Paddington T-rex, The Farters and the Toxic Bake Off (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2026-06-15

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Cloudia Stinkleman presents The Farters, aliens try to steal the universe's most valuable substance: wood, a family adopts Paddington T-rex, and Chappell Groan sings Got to Go.

  • Poster for Tim Peake's Stinky Space Special

    Tim Peake's Stinky Space Special (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2026-06-16

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: Astronaut Tim Peake and Pipette journey into space to reveal how to go to the loo on suction toilets and that the drinking water is recycled wee.

  • Poster for Bloodsuckers, Talking Dinos and Soil

    Bloodsuckers, Talking Dinos and Soil (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2026-06-17

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: The Thantastic Three show why they are superheroes that matter, the handsome vampires get a taste of their own medicine, and dinosaurs don't do battle in Prehistomon!

  • Poster for Pooey, Grrrufts and Mammoth: Impossible

    Pooey, Grrrufts and Mammoth: Impossible (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2026-06-18

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: Pooey goes to Uncle Skid's barbe-poo, Ethan Huntergatherer bites off more than he can chew in Mammoth: Impossible, some Witches get salty, and Clare Shedding presents Grrrufts.

  • Poster for Slug Boy, Belly Flops and Scientific Taskmaster

    Slug Boy, Belly Flops and Scientific Taskmaster (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2026-06-19

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Greg Davies and Alex Horne host Scientific Taskmaster, and Einstein unpacks why belly flops hurt. Also, meet superhero team the Insect Revengers.

  • Poster for Blood, Bones and Body Bits Special

    Blood, Bones and Body Bits Special (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2026-06-22

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: A guide to the human body, featuring the Handsome Vampires at the dentist, Big Brain losing muscle control, Newton explaining the need for sleep, and the ultimate disco DNA song.

  • Poster for Robots, AI and the Shape of Poo

    Robots, AI and the Shape of Poo (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2026-06-23

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: Dr Finklestone’s monster, Big Brain uses AI for evil, find out what animal is in the box, and fossil hunter Mary Anning sings Shape of Poo.

  • Poster for Platypuses, Heavy Metal and a Missing Biscuit

    Platypuses, Heavy Metal and a Missing Biscuit (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2026-06-24

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Gaby Logan, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer host Elemental Match of the Day, Guy Mowbray narrates Elemental Gladiators, and Dr Big Brain’s mum comes to visit!

  • Poster for Catapulting Cows, School of Rocks and First Honk of the Proms

    Catapulting Cows, School of Rocks and First Honk of the Proms (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2026-06-25

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: Big Manny guest stars for some mad science from the past, Einstein reacts to a cow on a catapult, Big Brain is on an evil field trip, and there is 'music' in First Honk of the Proms.

  • Poster for Aliens Invade, Everest Gets Taller and The Great British Fart Off

    Aliens Invade, Everest Gets Taller and The Great British Fart Off (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2026-06-26

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: Dr Big Brain regrets taking the Vantastic Beast for a spin, the hosts regret signing up to present The Great British Fart Off, and Gladiators Viper and Dynamite help Agent Goodie.

  • Poster for Mars – The Musical, the Clean Power Rangers and Silent but Deadly 60

    Mars – The Musical, the Clean Power Rangers and Silent but Deadly 60 (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2026-06-29

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: The Clean Power Rangers save the day, Dr Big Brain wants a lair on the moon, Steve Backfire searches for the Silent but Deadly 60, and we bring you Mars – The Musical.

  • Poster for Hexagons, Jelly Walls and Half Life

    Hexagons, Jelly Walls and Half Life (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2026-06-30

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Reality hit Love Flyland launches, salty street magic with Luna the Magician, and there's a Blur/nuclear physics mash-up.

  • Poster for Nasty Nature Special

    Nasty Nature Special (Episode 13)

    Air date: 2026-07-01

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: A special show featuring some of the best Horrible Science nature-themed sketches, including The Great British Toxic Bake Off, The Farters, Soil Stan and biome banger Living Over There!

  • Poster for Light, Sound and Electricity Special

    Light, Sound and Electricity Special (Episode 14)

    Air date: 2026-07-02

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Big Brain tries to turn off the sun, there’s a real stink at First Honk of the Proms, and Tesla’s Queen-inspired Don’t Shock Me Now.

  • Poster for Manky Materials and Shifty States Special

    Manky Materials and Shifty States Special (Episode 15)

    Air date: 2026-07-03

    Runtime: 26 min

    Overview: A special collection of sketches, featuring appearances by Gabby Logan, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Guy Mowbray and Gladiator Dynamite... and Sir Isaac Newton and Einstein!

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