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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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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Martin ShardlowGuest stars Peter Cook, Peter Benson, Kathleen St John, Barbara Miller, Gretchen Franklin
Episode 2
With his father away at The Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
Directed by Martin ShardlowGuest stars Alex Norton, Angus Deayton, Joolia Cappleman, Martin Clarke, David Nunn
Episode 3
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the King has the last one killed.
Directed by Martin ShardlowGuest stars David Nunn, Arthur Hewlett, Paul McDowell, Carolyn Colquhoun, Joyce Grant, Bert Parnaby, Roy Evans, Bill Wallis
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Martin ShardlowGuest stars Jim Broadbent, David Nunn, Jane Freeman, Howard Lew Lewis, John Rapley, Stephen Tate, Miriam Margolyes
Episode 5
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
Directed by Martin ShardlowGuest stars Frank Finlay, Stephen Frost, Richard Murdoch, Valentine Dyall, Peter Schofield, Mark Arden, Perry Benson, Bert Parnaby
Episode 6
After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the six most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.
Directed by Martin ShardlowGuest stars Patrick Malahide, Paul Brooke, Stephen Frost, Rik Mayall, Ron Cook, Patrick Allen, John Hallam, Roger Sloman
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Rowan AtkinsonEdmund, Duke of Edinburgh
Tony RobinsonPrivate S. Baldrick
Brian BlessedKing Richard IV
Elspet GrayThe Queen
Robert EastHarry Prince of Wales
Patsy ByrneNursie
Helen Atkinson-WoodMrs. Miggins
Frank FinlayThe Witchsmeller Pursuivant
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