A tribute to John Howard Davies, producer of some of the BBC's most popular comedy programmes including Monty Python, The Good Life and Fawlty Towers. Show more
Comedy about a TV executive and his wife who are trying for a baby, but with no luck. Things get worse when the husband writes a screenplay - about a couple struggling to conceive. Show more
A celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Secret Policeman's Ball. Contributors include Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry and Lenny Henry. Show more
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.
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
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
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
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.
Sitcom set in Tudor England. Edmund is in trouble when he is visited by a debt-collecting bishop armed with a red-hot poker.
Comedy series set in the 18th century. When Samuel Johnson's dictionary is used for firewood, Edmund must rewrite it. Show more
Blackadder
Blackadder's Christmas Carol
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.
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
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
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
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
Classic sitcom set during the First World War. When orders for Operation Insanity arrive, Blackadder breaches regulations by eating the messenger. Show more
Classic comedy series set during the First World War. Blackadder volunteers for the post of official war artist. Show more
Sitcom set in Tudor England. The calculating Edmund Blackadder is struck by Cupid's arrow when he takes on a new servant - a girl named Bob. Show more
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
Sitcom set during the Great War. The October Revolution in Moscow has appalling repercussions, including a Charlie Chaplin impression by Baldrick. Show more