Black Adder The Third - Duel And Duality

The Prince has been seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Will Edmund's Scottish cousin, MacAdder, save him from death at the hands of the fearsome Duke of Wellington? Or is he more interested in Mrs. Miggin's buns? Baldrick comes up with a cunning idea!

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 22nd October 1987
Time:
9:30pm
Channel:
BBC One
Length:
30 minutes

Main Repeats (Since 2009)

Note: Any repeats of this episode broadcast before 2009 are not shown
  • Thu 23rd June 2011 (10:35pm, GOLD)
  • Fri 24th June 2011 (12:30am, GOLD)
  • Sat 20th August 2011 (6:40pm, GOLD)
  • Sun 21st August 2011 (12:35pm, GOLD)
  • Wed 16th November 2011 (11:20pm, GOLD)
  • Thu 17th November 2011 (8:40pm, GOLD)
  • Sun 19th February 2012 (11:20am, GOLD)
  • Mon 20th February 2012 (3:20pm, GOLD)
  • Mon 20th February 2012 (8:40pm, GOLD)
  • Thu 3rd May 2012 (10:20pm, GOLD)
  • Fri 4th May 2012 (1:00am, GOLD)

Episode Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Rowan Atkinson ... Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire
Tony Robinson (I) ... Baldrick
Hugh Laurie ... Prince Regent
Helen Atkinson-Wood ... Mrs. Miggins
Guest Cast
Stephen Fry ... The Duke of Wellington
Gertan Klauber ... King George III
Rowan Atkinson ... MacAdder
Writing Team
Richard Curtis ... Writer
Ben Elton ... Writer
Production Team
Mandie Fletcher ... Director
John Lloyd ... Producer
Antony Thorpe ... Production Design
Howard Goodall ... Composer
Chris Wadsworth ... Editor