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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Prince Of Wales Gala Special

Blackadder. Image shows left to right: King Charles II (Stephen Fry), Lord Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: ITV
It is 1680 and King Charles II will shortly be celebrating his 50th birthday. He has invited Lord Blackadder to arrange an evening of gala entertainment, but Edmund is none too keen...

Notes

This short sketch was performed as part of HRH Prince Charles the Prince of Wales's 50th Birthday Gala.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 14th November 1998
Time
7:45pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
5 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Rowan Atkinson Lord Blackadder
Stephen Fry King Charles II
Writing team
Ben Elton Writer
Production team
Howard Goodall Composer

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