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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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.

Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 24th August 2015

Blackadder: his 30 best lines

As a new series of Blackadder is on the cards, The Telegraph remembers Edmund's 30 best lines

The Telegraph, 23rd August 2015

Blackadder: the 10 greatest moments

Can a new series of Blackadder top these brilliant moments? Vote for your favourites.

The Telegraph, 23rd August 2015

New Blackadder revival rumours

Sir Tony Robinson has given one of the strongest hints yet about a possible Blackadder revival.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2015

James Cary's top 10 sitcoms, #2 - Blackadder

How can anyone not love Blackadder? We may be divided about which series we like the most (I'm a 4, 3, 2, 1 man), but we all love the characters and the stories, but most of all, we love the jokes, the memorable, lovely, wordy jokes that draw on the richness of the English language.

James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 11th August 2015

Blackadder's best insults

It was 32 years ago today that Edmund Blackadder graced our screens, which is a good an excuse as any to re-live his greatest ever comebacks, abuse, slights and slurs during his four-year reign over British TV.

Charlotte Gunnell, Metro, 15th June 2015

Richard Curtis has no plans to revive Blackadder

Richard Curtis has bad news for Blackadder fans - there are no plans to resurrect the show.

Ann Lee, Metro, 7th April 2015

Patsy Byrne leaves fortune without realising it

The family of Blackadder star Patsy Byrne have revealed that the actress - best known for her role as Nursie in the second series of the show - was far wealthier than she realised.

Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 15th March 2015

Ben Elton: Michael Gove is wrong about Blackadder

The We Will Rock You creator discusses the First World War, global warming and the mystery of the missing Freddie Mercury statue...

Jonathan Holmes, Radio Times, 29th November 2014

A defence of "the Blackadder view of history"

Earlier this year there was debate sparked between historians, politicians, journalists and entertainers about the historical accuracy of Blackadder Goes Forth. Critics of the series believe that the sitcom was too critical of its portrayal of World War One. This has led to one form of critical attack dubbed: "The Blackadder view of history".

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th November 2014

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