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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 8^th Oct 1987, 21:30 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 18^th Aug 2013, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Sitcom set in the Regency era. Following an assassination attempt by anarchists, the Prince Regent hires two actors to tutor him in public speaking. Show more

Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 6: Duel and Duality

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 22^nd Oct 1987, 21:30 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Fri 27^th Mar 2015, 22:00 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
Mrs Miggins:: Helen Atkinson-Wood
The Duke of Wellington:: Stephen Fry
King George III:: Gertan Klauber
Producer:: John Lloyd
Writer:: Richard Curtis
Writer:: Ben Elton

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Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 1: Dish and Dishonesty

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 17^th Sep 1987, 21:30 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 14^th Jul 2013, 23:00 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
Mrs Miggins:: Helen Atkinson-Wood
Pitt the Younger:: Simon Osbourne

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Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 3: Nob and Nobility

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Oct 1987, 21:30 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sun 11^th Aug 2013, 22:00 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
Director:: Mandie Fletcher
Writer:: Richard Curtis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Producer:: John Lloyd
Actor:: Brian Blessed
Actor:: Arthur Hewlett
Actor:: Elspet Gray
Actor:: Robert East

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Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 2: Ink and Incapability

BBC Two

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Sep 1987, 21:30 on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: Sat 10^th Jun 2023, 19:55 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
Mrs Miggins:: Helen Atkinson-Wood
Dr Samuel Johnson:: Robbie Coltrane
Shelley:: Lee Cornes
Byron:: Steve Steen
Coleridge:: Jim Sweeney
Writer:: Richard Curtis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Producer:: John Lloyd
Producer:: Mandie Fletcher

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Blackadder

Blackadder the Third

Episode 5: Amy and Amiability

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 15^th Oct 1987, 21:30 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 1^st Sep 2013, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Comedy series about E Blackadder Esq, butler to the Prince Regent in the late 18th century. Edmund sets out to find the regent a bride with a big dowry. Show more

Contributors

Edmund Blackadder:: Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick:: Tony Robinson
The Prince Regent:: Hugh Laurie
Mrs Miggins:: Helen Atkinson-Wood
Amy Hardwood/Shadow:: Miranda Richardson
Mr Hardwood:: Warren Clarke
Sally Cheapside:: Barbara Horne
Mr Cheapside:: Roger Avon
Producer:: John Lloyd
Director:: Mandie Fletcher
Writer:: Richard Curtis
Writer:: Ben Elton

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