Blackadder
The most gripping sitcom since 1380.
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.
Seasons
1. The Foretelling
Air Date: 1983-06-15
After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father.
2. Born to Be King
Air Date: 1983-06-22
With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
3. The Archbishop
Air Date: 1983-06-29
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
4. The Queen of Spain's Beard
Air Date: 1983-07-06
The King decides that Edmund should marry a Spanish Princess, who Edmund finds unattractive, in order to secure a treaty between Spain and England which will allow an invasion of France.
5. Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Air Date: 1983-07-13
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
6. The Black Seal
Air Date: 1983-07-20
After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the 6 most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.
1. Bells
Air Date: 1986-01-09
Blackadder feels a funny attraction for his manservant and decides to marry when he discovers he is a she.
2. Head
Air Date: 1986-01-16
After the Queen appoints Blackadder Lord High Executioner, he finds himself in trouble when the Queen pardons someone he executed ahead of schedule.
3. Potato
Air Date: 1986-01-23
After Sir Walter Raleigh takes the Queen's fancy by bringing her a potato, Blackadder decides to become an explorer with the aid of a legless sea captain.
4. Money
Air Date: 1986-02-05
The Queen hampers Blackadder's efforts to raise cash to pay off a debt to a sadistic bishop.
5. Beer
Air Date: 1986-02-13
Blackadder's rich and Puritanical aunt and uncle pay him a visit to discuss his inheritance the same night he has a beer drinking contest.
6. Chains
Air Date: 1986-02-20
Blackadder and Lord Melchett are kidnapped by a German spy right after the Queen decides she will pay no more ransom to kidnappers.
1. Dish and Dishonesty
Air Date: 1987-09-17
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
Air Date: 1987-09-24
Blackadder has one weekend to rewrite a dictionary the Prince Regent is sponsoring after Baldrick burns the only copy.
3. Nob and Nobility
Air Date: 1987-10-01
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
Air Date: 1987-10-08
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
Air Date: 1987-10-15
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
Air Date: 1987-10-22
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.
1. Plan A: Captain Cook
Air Date: 1989-09-28
Blackadder tries painting and cooking as ploys to avoid the scheduled big push out of the trenches.
2. Plan B: Corporal Punishment
Air Date: 1989-10-05
Edmund is sentenced to death by firing squad for shooting and eating the General's favorite messenger pigeon.
3. Plan C: Major Star
Air Date: 1989-10-12
Blackadder grabs yet another opportunity to return to England by organizing a morale-raising music hall show, including Baldrick's Charlie Chaplin impersonation and George's appearance as a lady songstress who captures the General's heart.
4. Plan D: Private Plane
Air Date: 1989-10-19
Blackadder and the boys join the Royal Air Corps, where they are promptly shot down behind enemy lines.
5. Plan E: General Hospital
Air Date: 1989-10-26
Blackadder is assigned to find the spy working out of the hospital.
6. Plan F: Goodbyeee
Air Date: 1989-11-02
Blackadder tries everything he can think of to get sent back to England when orders come in to go over the top in the first charge against the Germans since 1914.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
1983-06-15
Episodes
24 (4 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
BBC