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Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)
Blackadder

Blackadder

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1983 - 2000
  • 26 episodes (4 series)

The Blackadder dynasty has run through English history since time immemorial, seemingly always hampered by a Baldrick, and often a Percy and Melchett. Stars Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and more.

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The Black Adder, Episode 6 - The Black Seal

Blackadder. Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC
It is St. Juniper's Day and the King strips Edmund of his title and duties in Edinburgh; fleeing the castle in rage, The Black Adder sets about creating the most fearsome band of Knights ever known in order to take the throne and rule the Kingdom.

Further details

These are the six most dangerous men in England, and Edmund plans to employ them in order to take over the throne. Edmund also attends to business in dismissing Percy and Baldrick from his service for good.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 20th July 1983
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rowan Atkinson Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh
Tony Robinson Baldrick
Tim McInnerny Percy
Brian Blessed King Richard IV
Robert East Harry, Prince of Wales
Elspet Gray The Queen
Patrick Allen Narrator
Guest cast
John Carlisle Murdered Lord
Bert Parnaby Cain, A Blind Beggar
Roy Evans Abel, A Blind Beggar
Forbes Collins Trusting Father
Des Webb Person of Unrestricted Growth
John Barrard Retired Morris Dancer
Rik Mayall Mad Gerald
Perry Benson Pigeon Vendor
Paul Brooke Friar Bellows
Big Mick Jack Large
Roger Sloman Three Fingered Pete
Patrick Malahide Guy of Glastonbury
John Hallam Sir Wilfred Death
Patrick Allen The Hawk
Ron Cook Sean, The Irish Bastard
Writing team
Richard Curtis Writer
Rowan Atkinson Writer
William Shakespeare Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
John Lloyd Producer
Mike Jackson Editor
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Chris Hull Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer

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