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Blackadder — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton
- Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny, Stephen Fry
Blackadder — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1983-06-15 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (582 votes) |
Blackadder — Episode Guide
The Black Adder
- E1: The Foretelling (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.
- E2: Born to Be King (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.
- E3: The Archbishop (1983-06-29) — Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the King has the last one killed.
- E4: The Queen of Spain's Beard (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 F
- E5: Witchsmeller Pursuivant (1983-07-13) — Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
- E6: The Black Seal (1983-07-20) — 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.
Blackadder II
- E1: Bells (1986-01-09) — Blackadder feels a funny attraction for his manservant and decides to marry when he discovers he is a she.
- E2: Head (1986-01-16) — After the Queen appoints Blackadder Lord High Executioner, he finds himself in trouble when the Queen pardons someone he executed ahead of schedule.
- E3: Potato (1986-01-23) — After Sir Walter Raleigh takes the Queen's fancy by bringing her a potato, Blackadder decides to become an explorer with the aid of a legless sea captain.
- E4: Money (1986-02-05) — The Queen hampers Blackadder's efforts to raise cash to pay off a debt to a sadistic bishop.
- E5: Beer (1986-02-13) — Blackadder's rich and Puritanical aunt and uncle pay him a visit to discuss his inheritance the same night he has a beer-drinking contest.
- E6: Chains (1986-02-20) — Blackadder and Lord Melchett are kidnapped by a German spy right after the Queen decides she will pay no more ransom to kidnappers.
Blackadder the Third
- E1: Dish and Dishonesty (1987-09-17) — Blackadder becomes involved in politics by getting Baldrick elected MP, in an effort to stop the new Prime Minister, Pitt the Younger, from striking the Prince off the Civil List.
- E2: Ink and Incapability (1987-09-24) — Blackadder has one weekend to rewrite a dictionary the Prince Regent is patronising after Baldrick burns the only copy.
- E3: Nob and Nobility (1987-10-01) — After the Scarlet Pimpernel gets high praises Blackadder makes a bet that he can go to France and rescue aristocrats, too.
- E4: Sense and Senility (1987-10-08) — The Prince Regent hires a pair of actors to teach him to give better speeches and earn the people's respect after an anarchist tries to blow him up at the theatre.
- E5: Amy and Amiability (1987-10-15) — After Parliament cuts off the Prince's money he decides to marry a rich lady who obtains her money by moonlighting as a notorious highwayman.
- E6: Duel and Duality (1987-10-22) — The Duke of Wellington has challenged the Prince to a duel for seducing his daughters and the Prince offers Blackadder anything he wants to take his place.
Blackadder Goes Forth
- E1: Captain Cook (1989-09-28) — Blackadder tries painting and cooking as ploys to avoid the scheduled big push out of the trenches.
- E2: Corporal Punishment (1989-10-05) — Edmund is sentenced to death by firing squad for shooting and eating the General's favourite carrier pigeon.
- E3: Major Star (1989-10-12) — Blackadder grabs yet another opportunity to return to England by organising a morale-raising music hall show, including Baldrick's Charlie Chaplin impersonation and George's appear
- E4: Private Plane (1989-10-19) — Blackadder and the boys join the Royal Air Corps, where they are promptly shot down behind enemy lines.
- E5: General Hospital (1989-10-26) — Blackadder is assigned to find the spy working out of the hospital.
- E6: Goodbyeee (1989-11-02) — Blackadder tries everything he can think of to get sent back to England when orders come in to go over the top in the first charge against the Germans since 1914.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Blackadder have? 4 season(s) with 24 episodes.
Who created Blackadder? Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton.
Where can I watch Blackadder? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
