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Blackadder

Blackadder

The most gripping sitcom since 1380.

TV-PG1983•32m•8.0/10
Comedy

Ratings

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8.0/10(526)

Black Adder 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 First World War.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 15, 1983

Last Aired

November 2, 1989

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Foretelling
E1
The Foretelling
Air date: 1983-06-15
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.
Born to Be King
E2
Born to Be King
Air date: 1983-06-22
With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
The Archbishop
E3
The Archbishop
Air date: 1983-06-29
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
The Queen of Spain's Beard
E4
The Queen of Spain's Beard
Air date: 1983-07-06
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.
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
E5
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Air date: 1983-07-13
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
The Black Seal
E6
The Black Seal
Air date: 1983-07-20
After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the 6 most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.

Cast

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

Captain Edmund Blackadder

Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson

Private S. Baldrick

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh

Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

Captain Kevin Darling

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett

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