The BBC have today released promotional pictures for the forthcoming Horrible Histories special, Crooked King John and The Magna Carta. The special is also the first episode of the sixth series of the BAFTA award winning comedy. Starring the regular cast along with special guest star Ben Miller, the special will be broadcast on BBC 2 on the 7th of February from 5:15pm to 5;45pm. Synopsis and more promotional pictures below:

Horrible Histories returns for a special about King John and Magna Carta, starring Ben Miller. John annoys the Barons and agrees Magna Carta at Runnymede, after a banging rap battle. Meanwhile across the world we meet the formidable Genghis Khan in Mongolia, and catch up with the crafty Saladin during the Crusades. With Ben Miller, Simon Farnaby, Jalaal Hartley, Jim Howick, and Naz Osmanoglu.

With thanks to BBC Pictures and BBC Media.