Blackadder (1983)
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John Lloyd — Producer
Episodes 25
The Black Adder
Prince Edmund, Duke of York, is unhappy about the task he has been given, which is to arrange the festivities for both the Queen's birthday and the return of the Scottish hero Dougal McAngus to the court.
Read MoreAn Interview with Rowan Atkinson about his time as Blackadder
Read MoreRowan Atkinson continues to go over his time on Black Adder
Read MoreThe Foretelling
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.
Read MoreBorn to Be King
With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
Read MoreThe Archbishop
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
Read MoreThe Queen of Spain's Beard
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.
Read MoreWitchsmeller Pursuivant
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
Read MoreThe Black Seal
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.
Read MoreDish and Dishonesty
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.
Read MoreInk and Incapability
Blackadder has one weekend to rewrite a dictionary the Prince Regent is sponsoring after Baldrick burns the only copy.
Read MoreNob and Nobility
After the Scarlet Pimpernel gets high praises Blackadder makes a bet that he can go to France and rescue aristocrats, too.
Read MoreSense and Senility
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.
Read MoreAmy and Amiability
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.
Read MoreDuel and Duality
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.
Read MoreThe Cavalier Years
A one-off edition of Blackadder set during the English Civil War, shown as part of the first Comic Relief Red Nose Day. With the English Civil War lost, Sir Edmund, as a known Cavalier, along with his ever-faithful dogsbody Baldrick must find a way to keep the defeated King Charles I alive and simultaneously keep his own head on his shoulders.
Read MoreBlackadder's Christmas Carol
Pleasant Ebenezer Blackadder is turned into a cruel and witty miser after seeing visions of his ancestors and descendants.
Read MorePlan A: Captain Cook
Blackadder tries painting and cooking as ploys to avoid the scheduled big push out of the trenches.
Read MorePlan B: Corporal Punishment
Edmund is sentenced to death by firing squad for shooting and eating the General's favorite messenger pigeon.
Read MorePlan C: Major Star
Blackadder grabs yet another opportunity to return to England by organizing a morale-raising music hall show, including Baldrick's Charlie Chaplin impersonation and George's appearance as a lady songstress who captures the General's heart.
Read MorePlan D: Private Plane
Blackadder and the boys join the Royal Air Corps, where they are promptly shot down behind enemy lines.
Read MorePlan E: General Hospital
Blackadder is assigned to find the spy working out of the hospital.
Read MorePlan F: Goodbyeee
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.
Read MoreBack and Forth
At a New Millennium Eve party Blackadder and Baldrick test their new time machine and ping pong through history encountering famous characters and changing events rather alarmingly....
Read MoreBaldrick's Video Diary
Behind the scenes of the Blackadder special 'Back and Forth'
Read MoreBlackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
A look back at the making of the entire "Blackadder" series to commemorate the 25th anniversary.
Read MoreBlackadder Rides Again
It's 25 years since the first episode featuring the dastardly Blackadder made its debut. Now the iconic cast of the much-loved comedy appear together in a documentary for the first time.
Read MoreInterview - Stephen Fry in Africa
Stephen Fry talks about his time on the show, and his characters.
Read MoreRichard Curtis & Ben Elton in Soho
The writers chat about how the show was created.
Read MoreTony Robinson in London
Tony Robinson talks about his time on Black Adder and his Baldrick character.
Read MoreMiranda Richardson at the BBC
Miranda Richardson is interviewed at the BBC about her time as the Queen on Blackadder as well as the other characters she played.
Read MoreHilary Bevan Jones at BAFTA
Hilary Bevan Jones is interviewed.
Read MoreHugh Laurie on set in Hollywood
Hugh Laurie chats about Blackadder and the various roles he played in the series.
Read MoreRik Mayall in London
The legendary Rik Mayall chats about himself and how he took over the show as Lord Flashheart, in his own unique style.
Read MoreMiranda, Tony, Tim & Patsy go back to the BBC
Miranda, Tony, Patsy and Tim go back to the BBC to look at their old costumes. Do any of them still fit?
Read MoreRed Nose Day Sketch
Baldrick stars solo for the first time in 40 years when he reprises his role.
Read MoreBlackadder: The Lost Pilot
Sir Tony Robinson goes on a quest to discover the truth behind the Blackadder origin story. Tony's journey takes him back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the never-before-broadcast Blackadder pilot episode. The climax of the programme will be a special screening of the never-before-broadcast pilot.
Read MoreBlackadder: A Cunning Story
Looking back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate the 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's biggest fans including Jack Whitehall, Darren Harriott, Sarah Hadland, Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Wadia.
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