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Blackadder (1983–1989) — comedy · history on BBC One
About Blackadder
Blackadder ended on November 2, 1989, on BBC One. The series concluded after its fourth season, which aired from September 28 to November 2, 1989.
Blackadder was a comedy series set in different historical periods, featuring the misadventures of the mean-spirited Edmund Blackadder and his dim-witted sidekick Baldrick. The show was first broadcast in 1983 and spanned four seasons, each set in a distinct era of history, with the characters navigating humorous and often absurd situations.
The cast included Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder, Tony Robinson as Baldrick, Miranda Richardson as Queen Elizabeth I, Hugh Laurie as the Prince Regent, and Stephen Fry as Lord Melchett. The series holds a rating of 8.4 on TVMaze and each episode had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.
Blackadder episode schedule
24 aired
Aired · 24
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 1989 | S4·E6 | Goodbyeee |
| October 26, 1989 | S4·E5 | General Hospital |
| October 19, 1989 | S4·E4 | Private Plane |
| October 12, 1989 | S4·E3 | Major Star |
| October 5, 1989 | S4·E2 | Corporal Punishment |
| September 28, 1989 | S4·E1 | Captain Cook |
| October 22, 1987 | S3·E6 | Duel and Duality |
| October 15, 1987 | S3·E5 | Amy and Amiability |
| October 8, 1987 | S3·E4 | Sense and Senility |
| October 1, 1987 | S3·E3 | Nob and Nobility |
| September 24, 1987 | S3·E2 | Ink and Incapability |
| September 17, 1987 | S3·E1 | Dish and Dishonesty |
| February 20, 1986 | S2·E6 | Chains |
| February 13, 1986 | S2·E5 | Beer |
| February 5, 1986 | S2·E4 | Money |
| January 23, 1986 | S2·E3 | Potato |
| January 16, 1986 | S2·E2 | Head |
| January 9, 1986 | S2·E1 | Bells |
| July 20, 1983 | S1·E6 | The Black Seal |
| July 13, 1983 | S1·E5 | Witchsmeller Pursuivant |
| July 6, 1983 | S1·E4 | The Queen of Spain's Beard |
| June 29, 1983 | S1·E3 | The Archbishop |
| June 22, 1983 | S1·E2 | Born to Be King |
| June 15, 1983 | S1·E1 | The Foretelling |
Blackadder cast
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Stephen Fryas Lord Melchett -
Hugh Laurieas The Prince Regent -
Miranda Richardsonas Queen Elizabeth I of England -
Patsy Byrneas Nursie -
Rowan Atkinsonas Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh -
Tony Robinsonas Private S. Baldrick -
Tony Robinsonas S. Baldrick -
Tim McInnernyas Lord Percy -
Tim McInnernyas Captain Kevin Darling -
Stephen Fryas General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett -
Hugh Laurieas Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Bartleigh -
Brian Blessedas King Richard IV of England -
Rowan Atkinsonas Lord Edmund Blackadder -
Rowan Atkinsonas Edmund Blackadder, Esq. -
Rowan Atkinsonas Captain Edmund Blackadder -
Tony Robinsonas Baldrick -
Rowan Atkinsonas Ebenezer Blackadder -
Tony Robinsonas Mr. Baldrick