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Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 5: Beer

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Comedy series set in Tudor England. There are problems in the Blackadder household due to an embarrassing incident with a turnip, an ostrich feather and a puritanical fat aunt.

Contributors

Prince Edmund:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I of England:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 1: Dish and Dishonesty

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Sitcom about Edmund Blackadder Esq, butler to the Prince Regent in the late 18th century. Edmund tries to get Baldrick elected as an MP in a rotten borough. Show more

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
The Prince Regent:
Hugh Laurie
Mr Vincent Hanna:
Vincent Hanna
Pitt the Younger:
Simon Osbourne

Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 3: Nob and Nobility

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Sitcom set in the Regency era. As revolution sweeps France, everyone is obsessed with the daring exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Everyone except Blackadder. Show more

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
The Prince Regent:
Hugh Laurie
Lord Smedley:
Tim McInnerny
Lord Topper:
Nigel Planer
Ambassador:
Chris Barrie
Writer:
Ben Elton
Producer:
John Lloyd

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 6: Chains

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Classic historical comedy. The evil Prince Ludwig kidnaps both Blackadder and Lord Melchett. Is our hero doomed, or does Baldrick have a cunning plan? Show more

Contributors

Lord Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Prince Ludwig:
Hugh Laurie
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 3: Potato

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Historical sitcom set in Tudor England. To keep up with Sir Walter Raleigh, Edmund announces he will navigate the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Captain Rum:
Tom Baker
Sir Walter Raleigh:
Simon Jones
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder II

Episode 4: Money

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom set in Tudor England. Edmund is in trouble when he is visited by a debt-collecting bishop armed with a red-hot poker.

Contributors

Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Lord Percy:
Tim McInnerny
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Bishop of Bath and Wells:
Ronald Lacey
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 2: Ink and Incapability

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Comedy series set in the 18th century. When Samuel Johnson's dictionary is used for firewood, Edmund must rewrite it. Show more

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
The Prince Regent:
Hugh Laurie
Dr Samuel Johnson:
Robbie Coltrane
Shelley:
Lee Cornes
Coleridge:
Jim Sweeney
Writer:
Ben Elton
Producer:
John Lloyd

Blackadder

Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Seasonal comedy special. Christmas Eve, 1850. Ebenezer Blackadder is a decent, kind, generous human being - until he gets a glimpse of his loathsome ancestors.

Contributors

Blackadders:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldricks:
Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:
Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett/Frondo:
Stephen Fry
Prince Regent/Pigmet:
Hugh Laurie
Spirit of Christmas:
Robbie Coltrane
Queen Victoria:
Miriam Margolyes
Prince Albert:
Jim Broadbent
Nursie/Bernard:
Patsy Byrne
Beadle:
Denis Lill
Mrs Scratchit:
Pauline Melville
Lord Nelson:
Philip Pope
Millicent:
Nicola Bryant
Enormous Orphan:
Erkan Mustafa
Enormous Orphan:
David Nunn
Producer:
John Lloyd
Director:
Richard Boden
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth

Episode 4: Plan D - Private Plane

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Edmund, George and Baldrick join the Royal Flying Corps. However, Edmund and Baldrick are shot down soon afterwards and are taken prisoner by the Red Baron. Show more

Contributors

Captain Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Private Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
General Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Lieutenant George:
Hugh Laurie
Captain Kevin Darling:
Tim McInnerny
Flashheart:
Rik Mayall
Baron von Richthoven:
Adrian Edmondson
Lieutenant von Gerhardt:
Hugo E Blick
Driver Parkhurst:
Gabrielle Glaister
Director:
Richard Boden

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth

Episode 5: Plan E - General Hospital

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Melchett orders Blackadder to unmask a spy working in a hospital. Edmund sets to work seducing a nurse and asking Baldrick to keep an eye on a patient with a German accent. Show more

Contributors

Captain Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Private Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Lieutenant George:
Hugh Laurie
General Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Captain Darling:
Tim McInnerny
Nurse Mary Fletcher-Brown:
Miranda Richardson
Brigadier Smith:
Bill Wallis
Director:
Richard Boden

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth

Episode 6: Plan F - Goodbyeee

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Sitcom set during the First World War. When Blackadder, George and Baldrick are told they are going over the top the next day, Edmund decides to feign madness. Show more

Contributors

Captain Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Private Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Lieutenant George:
Hugh Laurie
General Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Captain Darling:
Tim McInnerny
Field Marshall Haig:
Geoffrey Palmer
Director:
Richard Boden

Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 6: Duel and Duality

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Comedy series about E Blackadder Esq, butler to the Prince Regent in the late 18th century. The prince is challenged to a duel by Wellington. Show more

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
The Prince Regent:
Hugh Laurie
The Duke of Wellington:
Stephen Fry
King George III:
Gertan Klauber
Producer:
John Lloyd
Writer:
Ben Elton

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth

Episode 2: Plan B - Corporal Punishment

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Classic sitcom set during the First World War. When orders for Operation Insanity arrive, Blackadder breaches regulations by eating the messenger. Show more

Contributors

Captain Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Private Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
General Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Lieutenant George:
Hugh Laurie
Captain Darling:
Tim McInnerny
Corporal Perkins:
Jeremy Hardy
Corporal Jones:
Stephen Frost
Private Fraser:
Lee Cornes
Private Robinson:
Paul Mark Elliott
Private Tipplewick:
Jeremy Gittins
Director:
Richard Boden

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth

Episode 1: Plan A - Captain Cook

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Classic comedy series set during the First World War. Blackadder volunteers for the post of official war artist. Show more

Contributors

Captain Blackadder:
Rowan Atkinson
Private Baldrick:
Tony Robinson
Lieutenant George:
Hugh Laurie
General Melchett:
Stephen Fry
Captain Darling:
Tim McInnerny
Director:
Richard Boden