Episode 1
Captain Cook
29m7.8 / 10
Blackadder tries painting and cooking as ploys to avoid the scheduled big push out of the trenches.
Directed by Richard Boden
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TV series
Blackadder
1983TV-PG4 seasons8.0 / 10
The most gripping sitcom since 1380.
Blackadder 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 Great War.
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Synopsis
Blackadder 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 Great War.
Cast, crew and production details
About Blackadder
Cast
Rowan AtkinsonEdmund Blackadder
Tony RobinsonBaldrick
Brian BlessedKing Richard IV
Elspet GrayThe Queen
Robert EastHarry Prince of Wales
Patsy ByrneNursie
Helen Atkinson-WoodMrs. Miggins
Frank FinlayThe Witchsmeller PursuivantCredits
- Created by
- Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton
- Written by
- Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Rowan Atkinson
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 24
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
16th centuryabsurdaggressiveamusedarmycivil warcunning plandark comedyenglandexhilaratedhilariousmiddle ages (476-1453)princequeen elizabeth i
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Episode 2
Corporal Punishment
29m8.3 / 10
Edmund is sentenced to death by firing squad for shooting and eating the General's favourite carrier pigeon.
Directed by Richard BodenGuest stars Jeremy Hardy, Stephen Frost, Jeremy Gittins, Lee Cornes, Paul Mark Elliott
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Episode 3
Major Star
29m7.8 / 10
Blackadder grabs yet another opportunity to return to England by organising a morale-raising music hall show, including Baldrick's Charlie Chaplin impersonation and George's appearance as a lady songstress who captures the General's heart.
Directed by Richard BodenGuest stars Gabrielle Glaister
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Episode 4
Private Plane
29m8.1 / 10
Blackadder and the boys join the Royal Air Corps, where they are promptly shot down behind enemy lines.
Directed by Richard BodenGuest stars Gabrielle Glaister, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Hugo Blick
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Episode 5
General Hospital
28m7.9 / 10
Blackadder is assigned to find the spy working out of the hospital.
Directed by Richard BodenGuest stars Miranda Richardson, Bill Wallis
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Episode 6
Goodbyeee
30m8.6 / 10Finale
Blackadder tries everything he can think of to get sent back to England when orders come in to go over the top in the first charge against the Germans since 1914.
Directed by Richard BodenGuest stars Geoffrey Palmer
Where to watch BlackadderEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
