Blackadder
Tagline: The most gripping sitcom since 1380.
First aired: 1983-06-15
Synopsis
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.
Creators
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Casting
- Hugh LaurieLieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh
- Rowan AtkinsonCaptain Edmund Blackadder
- Stephen FryGeneral Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett
- Tim McInnernyCaptain Kevin Darling
- Tony RobinsonPrivate S. Baldrick
The Black Adder
Set in 1485, King Richard III has won the Battle of Bosworth Field, only to be unintentionally assassinated, and is succeeded by Richard IV, one of the Princes in the Tower. The series follows the exploits of Richard IV's unfavoured second son Edmund in his various attempts to increase his standing with his father and in the final episode his quest to overthrow him.
Number of episodes 6
Blackadder II
In the Tudor court of Elizabeth I, Lord Edmund Blackadder strives to win Her Majesty's favour while attempting to avoid a grisly fate should he offend her.
Number of episodes 6
Blackadder the Third
In the 19th century Regency era, Mr E. Blackadder serves as butler to the foppish numskull Prince George amidst the fads and crazes of the time.
Number of episodes 6
Blackadder Goes Forth
Blackadder, Baldrick and George, in a trench in Flanders during World War I, attempt to escape from the trenches to avoid certain death under the misguided command of General Melchett.
Number of episodes 6
