TV series

Blackadder

Name: Blackadder
Released: 1983
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny, Stephen Fry

1983–1989· 4 seasons· 32 min episodesTV-PG★ 8.0Ended

On BBC One — From BBC

The most gripping sitcom since 1380.

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Synopsis

Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.

Themes

england civil war servant world war i prince army queen elizabeth i satire dark comedy middle ages (476-1453)sitcom aggressive 16th century absurd

Episodes

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E1 The ForetellingNext upJun 15, 1983 · 34 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father.
Guest stars: Peter Cook (Richard III), Peter Benson (Henry VII), Kathleen St John (Goneril), Barbara Miller (Regan), Gretchen Franklin (Cordelia)
E2 Born to Be KingJun 22, 1983 · 34 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
With his father away at The Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
Guest stars: Alex Norton (McAngus, Duke of Argyll), Angus Deayton (Jumping Jew of Jerusalem), Joolia Cappleman (Celia, Countess of Cheltenham), Martin Clarke (Sir Dominick Prique of Stratford), David Nunn (Messenger)
E3 The ArchbishopJun 29, 1983 · 33 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the King has the last one killed.
Guest stars: David Nunn (Messenger), Arthur Hewlett (Godfrey, Archbishop of Canterbury / William, Bishop of London), Paul McDowell (Herbert, Archbishop of Canterbury), Carolyn Colquhoun (Sister Sara), Joyce Grant (Mother Superior), Bert Parnaby (Cain, a Peasant), Roy Evans (Abel, a Peasant), Bill Wallis (Sir Justin de Boinod)
E4 The Queen of Spain's BeardJul 6, 1983 · 34 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
The King decides that Edmund should marry a Spanish princess, who Edmund finds unattractive, in order to secure a treaty between Spain and England which will allow an invasion of France.
Guest stars: Jim Broadbent (Don Speekingleesh, an Interpreter), David Nunn (Messenger), Jane Freeman (Mrs. Applebottom), Howard Lew Lewis (Mr. Applebottom), John Rapley (Rev. Lloyd), Stephen Tate (Lord Chiswick), Miriam Margolyes (Infanta Maria Escalosa of Spain)
E5 Witchsmeller PursuivantJul 13, 1983 · 30 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
Guest stars: Frank Finlay (The Witchsmeller Pursuivant), Stephen Frost (Soft, a Guard), Richard Murdoch (Ross, a Lord), Valentine Dyall (Angus, a Lord), Peter Schofield (Fife, a Lord), Mark Arden (Anon, a Guard), Perry Benson (Daft Ned, a Peasant), Bert Parnaby (Dim Cain, a Peasant)
E6 The Black SealJul 20, 1983 · 31 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the six most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.
Guest stars: Patrick Malahide (Guy of Glastonbury), Paul Brooke (Friar Bellows), Stephen Frost (Soft, a Guard), Rik Mayall (Mad Gerald), Ron Cook (Sean, the Irish), Patrick Allen (The Hawk), John Hallam (Sir Wilfred Death), Roger Sloman (Three Fingered Pete)