Blackadder(1983)
The most gripping sitcom since 1380.
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.
- Created by:
- Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton
- First aired:
- 1983-06-15
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC One
Episodes
1. Dish and Dishonesty
★ 7.31987-09-17 · 29m
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.
2. Ink and Incapability
★ 7.81987-09-24 · 29m
Blackadder has one weekend to rewrite a dictionary the Prince Regent is patronising after Baldrick burns the only copy.
3. Nob and Nobility
★ 7.71987-10-01 · 30m
After the Scarlet Pimpernel gets high praises Blackadder makes a bet that he can go to France and rescue aristocrats, too.
4. Sense and Senility
★ 7.71987-10-08 · 27m
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.
5. Amy and Amiability
★ 7.41987-10-15 · 30m
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.
6. Duel and Duality
★ 7.81987-10-22 · 30m
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.
Where to watch
Stream
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Cast
Rowan Atkinson
Captain Edmund Blackadder
Tony Robinson
Private S. Baldrick
Hugh Laurie
Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh
Tim McInnerny
Captain Kevin Darling
Stephen Fry
General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett
