Episodes list

Black Adder 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 First World War.

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1/1/1970

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Set in 1485, King Richard III has won the Battle of Bosworth Field, only to be unintentionally assassinated, and is succeeded by Richard IV, one of the Princes in the Tower. The series follows the exploits of Richard IV's unfavoured second son Edmund in his various attempts to increase his standing with his father and in the final episode his quest to overthrow him.

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15/6/1983

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6.9

In the Tudor court of Elizabeth I, Lord Edmund Blackadder strives to win Her Majesty's favour while attempting to avoid a grisly fate should he offend her.

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9/1/1986

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7.1

In the 19th century Regency era, Mr E. Blackadder serves as butler to the foppish numskull Prince George amidst the fads and crazes of the time.

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17/9/1987

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7.4

Blackadder, Baldrick and George, in a trench in Flanders during World War I, attempt to escape from the trenches to avoid certain death under the misguided command of General Melchett.

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28/9/1989

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7.9

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(Blackadder)

Name: Blackadder | Blackadder 1983
Released: 1983-06-15
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny, Stephen Fry

Overview: Black Adder 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 First World War.

Countries:

United Kingdom,

Australia

Genres:

Comedy

Networks:

BBC One

Year:

1983

Production companies:

BBC

Actors: