Sitcom revolving around the historical figure Blackadder, who appears in the first series as the snivelling son of the King Richard IV. The second series features Blackadder as a courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, with the third series seeing him return as the butler to the Prince Regent, George III. The final series has Blackadder as a sergeant in the trenches in World War I. Played by Rowan Atkinson, and with Tony Robinson playing Blackadder's ever faithful sidekick Baldrick. Also starring Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Adrian Edmonson and Rik Mayall. Written by Ben Elton and Richard Curtis. First broadcast on BBC1 in June 1983.
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Official website containing episode guide, interviews, e-cards and wallpaper.
The first series of the classic historical comedy about the venomous but luckless Blackadder.
Written originally by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson, Blackadder told the story of Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh, and was set during the War of the Roses, as the houses of York and Lancaster battled for the English throne.
Daniel Tessier rather cunningly rounds up the whole Blackadder saga.
Stuck in the middle of World War I, Captain Edmund Blackadder does his best to escape the banality of the war.
Show guide including information on pilot episode and specials. Also features news, forums and a mailing list.
Script excerpts covering several of the episodes, from series one to series three.
In the Regency era, Mr E. Blackadder serves as butler to the foppish numskull Prince George.
Lord Edmund Blackadder, great grandson to the original, is a Tudor courtier attempting to win the favour of Queen Elizabeth l while avoiding execution by decapitation.
Synopsis, viewer comments, a message board, links and a full list of cast and crew.
Provides a plot summary, message board, viewer comments and a full list of cast and crew.
Offers a message board, plot outline and cast and crew list, with comments from viewers.
Synopsis, cast and crew, and user comments.
In-depth article examining each of the four series, and their impact on popular culture. With links to fan pages and related resources.
In the Regency era, Mr E. Blackadder serves as butler to the foppish numskull Prince George.
Daniel Tessier rather cunningly rounds up the whole Blackadder saga.
The first series of the classic historical comedy about the venomous but luckless Blackadder.
Lord Edmund Blackadder, great grandson to the original, is a Tudor courtier attempting to win the favour of Queen Elizabeth l while avoiding execution by decapitation.
Stuck in the middle of World War I, Captain Edmund Blackadder does his best to escape the banality of the war.
Written originally by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson, Blackadder told the story of Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh, and was set during the War of the Roses, as the houses of York and Lancaster battled for the English throne.
Official website containing episode guide, interviews, e-cards and wallpaper.
Synopsis, viewer comments, a message board, links and a full list of cast and crew.
Provides a plot summary, message board, viewer comments and a full list of cast and crew.
Synopsis, cast and crew, and user comments.
Offers a message board, plot outline and cast and crew list, with comments from viewers.
Script excerpts covering several of the episodes, from series one to series three.
In-depth article examining each of the four series, and their impact on popular culture. With links to fan pages and related resources.
Show guide including information on pilot episode and specials. Also features news, forums and a mailing list.
