Blackadder

TV SERIES 1983 4 SEASONS

Overview

Blackadder 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 Great War.

This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 4 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Comedy.
• Produced in United Kingdom, Australia.
• Original Language: English.

Directed By

N/A

Written By

Ben Elton, Richard Curtis

Starring Cast

Rowan Atkinson

Captain Edmund Blackadder

Tony Robinson

Private S. Baldrick

Hugh Laurie

Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh

Tim McInnerny

Captain Kevin Darling

Stephen Fry

General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett

Seasons

Specials

32 Episodes • Aired TBA

No season overview provided for this season.

The Black Adder

6 Episodes • Aired 1983-06-15

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.

Blackadder II

6 Episodes • Aired 1986-01-09

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.

Blackadder the Third

6 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-17

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.

Blackadder Goes Forth

6 Episodes • Aired 1989-09-28

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.