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.
Seasons & Episodes
The Black Adder
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
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
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
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Rowan Atkinson
Edmund Blackadder
Tony Robinson
Baldrick
Tim McInnerny
Lord Percy
Hugh Laurie
Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh
Stephen Fry
Lord Melchett
Miranda Richardson
Queen Elizabeth I
Tony Aitken
Minstrel
Patrick Allen
Narrator
Brian Blessed
King Richard IV
Elspet Gray
The Queen
Robert East
Harry Prince of Wales
Patsy Byrne
Nursie
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Blackadder has 4 seasons with 24 episodes.
Blackadder premiered on June 15, 1983.
No, Blackadder has ended. The final episode aired on November 2, 1989.
Blackadder originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Blackadder was created by Richard Curtis.
Blackadder has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
Blackadder is classified as Comedy.