Blackadder(1983)

8.0

4 Seasons

Comedy

"The most gripping sitcom since 1380."

Overview

Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.

Created By: Richard Curtis

Episodes

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Ep 1

The Foretelling

After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father.

15/06/198334 min

Ep 2

Born to Be King

With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.

22/06/198334 min

Ep 3

The Archbishop

Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.

29/06/198333 min

Ep 4

The Queen of Spain's Beard

The King decides that Edmund should marry a Spanish Princess, who Edmund finds unattractive, in order to secure a treaty between Spain and England which will allow an invasion of France.

06/07/198334 min