Tony Robinson given honorary life membership of Equity

Tony Robinson has been awarded an honorary life membership of the actors' union Equity.

If Blackadder returns, where and when should it be set?

Tony Robinson has suggested that Blackadder might go forth for a fifth series, but which historical era should Edmund and Baldrick visit next? From Roman England to present-day Washington, here are a few suggestions.

Tony Robinson: 'Maybe we'll bring Maid Marian back'

Sir Tony Robinson has said that he is "proud" of his classic children's TV series Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. When asked if there was any chance of a reunion, he said: "We talked about it at one time but it just disappeared. Maybe another time we'll do it."

Tony Robinson joins a bid to restore historic canals

Blackadder star Tony Robinson is throwing his weight behind a scheme bringing new life to Uttoxeter Canal.

Tony Robinson pays tribute to Patsy Byrne

"She had unerring skill to make the daftest, silliest thing sound absolutely real and absolutely plausible," said the Baldrick star.

Blackadder star Tony Robinson criticises Michael Gove

Sir Tony Robinson has criticised the education secretary for saying programmes such as Blackadder are used by "left-wing academics" to peddle myths about World War One.

Tony Robinson: 'Blackadder cast won't reunite'

Sir Tony Robinson is adamant the Blackadder cast will not be following the stars of Monty Python by staging a reunion because they "don't need the money".

Prince William 'agrees to Blackadder cameo'

Sir Tony Robinson says Prince William has agreed to a cameo role in Blackadder if there is ever another series of the hit BBC TV programme.

The 67-year-old comedian and actor said the casting took place as he was being knighted by the Duke of Cambridge.

Tony Robinson: All men should spend two years in drag

Every heterosexual man should have to spend two years in women's clothing to show them a different way of thinking about the world, Sir Tony Robinson has suggested.