TV series
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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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
Blackadder feels a funny attraction for his manservant and decides to marry when he discovers he is a she.
Directed by Mandie FletcherGuest stars Rik Mayall, Gabrielle Glaister, John Grillo, Edward Jewesbury, Barbara Miller, Sadie Shimmin
Episode 2
After the Queen appoints Blackadder Lord High Executioner, he finds himself in trouble when the Queen pardons someone he executed ahead of schedule.
Directed by Mandie FletcherGuest stars Holly De Jong, Bill Wallis, Linda Polan, Patrick Duncan
Episode 3
After Sir Walter Raleigh takes the Queen's fancy by bringing her a potato, Blackadder decides to become an explorer with the aid of a legless sea captain.
Directed by Mandie FletcherGuest stars Tom Baker, Simon Jones
Episode 4
The Queen hampers Blackadder's efforts to raise cash to pay off a debt to a sadistic bishop.
Directed by Mandie FletcherGuest stars Ronald Lacey, Lesley Nicol, Barry Craine, Cassie Stuart, John Pierce Jones, Tony Aitken, Philip Pope, Piers Ibbotson
Episode 5
Blackadder's rich and Puritanical aunt and uncle pay him a visit to discuss his inheritance the same night he has a beer-drinking contest.
Directed by Mandie FletcherGuest stars Miriam Margolyes, Hugh Laurie, Roger Blake, William Hootkins, Daniel Thorndike
Episode 6
Blackadder and Lord Melchett are kidnapped by a German spy right after the Queen decides she will pay no more ransom to kidnappers.
Directed by Mandie FletcherGuest stars Hugh Laurie, Max Harvey, Mark Arden, Lee Cornes
Episode information updated Sep 15, 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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