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Blackadder

Year
1983
Country
GB, AU
Language
en
Genre
Comedy
Runtime
32 min
Rating
8/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
24
Specials
33
Director
Mandie Fletcher

Plot Overview

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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Production

BBCParamount Pictures

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 33 episodes
  1. 1 The Black Adder
  2. 2 Blackadder's Christmas Carol 1988-12-23
  3. 3 Back and Forth 1999-12-31
  4. 4 Baldrick's Video Diary 2000-11-27
  5. 5 Interview - Stephen Fry in Africa 2009-10-19
  6. 6 Richard Curtis & Ben Elton in Soho 2009-10-19
  7. 7 Tony Robinson in London 2009-10-19
  8. 8 Miranda Richardson at the BBC 2009-10-19
  9. 9 Hilary Bevan Jones at BAFTA 2009-10-19
  10. 10 Hugh Laurie on set in Hollywood 2009-10-19
  11. 11 Rik Mayall in London 2009-10-19
  12. 12 Miranda, Tony, Tim & Patsy go back to the BBC 2009-10-19
  13. 13 Interview - Rowan Atkinson
  14. 14 Interview - Rowan Atkinson #2
  15. 15 Behind The Screen - Making Blackadder Goes Forth 1989-10-16
  16. 16 The Shakespeare Sketch 1989-09-18
  17. 17 Blackadder Rides Again 2008-12-25
  18. 18 Blackadder: The Cavalier Years 1988-11-13
  19. 19 Red Nose Day Sketch 2023-03-17
  20. 20 Blackadder: The Lost Pilot 2023-06-15
  21. 21 Blackadder: A Cunning Story 2023-06-16
  22. 22 Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga 2008-10-09
  23. 23 Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments 2008-05-12
  24. 24 Blackadder and the King's Birthday 1998-11-14
  25. 25 Blackadder: The Army Years 2000-01-01
  26. 26 Baldrick on Clown Court 1988-01-06
  27. 27 Blackadder Goes Forth Interview 1989-01-08
  28. 28 Britain's Best Sitcoms - Blackadder 2004-01-17
  29. 29 Back And Forth (with Documentary) 1999-12-06
  30. 30 Blackadder & The Banking Crisis 2012-11-28
  31. 31 Banker Sketch 2012-11-28
  32. 32 An Interview with Richard Curtis 1999-03-24
  33. 33 A Blackadder in the Making 1994-03-25
The Black Adder 6 episodes

Set in 1485, King Richard III has won the Battle of Bosworth Field, only to be unintentionally assassinated, and is succeeded by Richard IV, one of the Princes in the Tower. The series follows the exploits of Richard IV's unfavoured second son Edmund in his various attempts to increase his standing with his father and in the final episode his quest to overthrow him.

  1. 1 The Foretelling 1983-06-15
  2. 2 Born to Be King 1983-06-22
  3. 3 The Archbishop 1983-06-29
  4. 4 The Queen of Spain's Beard 1983-07-06
  5. 5 Witchsmeller Pursuivant 1983-07-13
  6. 6 The Black Seal 1983-07-20
Blackadder II 6 episodes

In the Tudor court of Elizabeth I, Lord Edmund Blackadder strives to win Her Majesty's favour while attempting to avoid a grisly fate should he offend her.

  1. 1 Bells 1986-01-09
  2. 2 Head 1986-01-16
  3. 3 Potato 1986-01-23
  4. 4 Money 1986-02-05
  5. 5 Beer 1986-02-13
  6. 6 Chains 1986-02-20
Blackadder the Third 6 episodes

In the 19th century Regency era, Mr E. Blackadder serves as butler to the foppish numskull Prince George amidst the fads and crazes of the time.

  1. 1 Dish and Dishonesty 1987-09-17
  2. 2 Ink and Incapability 1987-09-24
  3. 3 Nob and Nobility 1987-10-01
  4. 4 Sense and Senility 1987-10-08
  5. 5 Amy and Amiability 1987-10-15
  6. 6 Duel and Duality 1987-10-22
Blackadder Goes Forth 6 episodes

Blackadder, Baldrick and George, in a trench in Flanders during World War I, attempt to escape from the trenches to avoid certain death under the misguided command of General Melchett.

  1. 1 Captain Cook 1989-09-28
  2. 2 Corporal Punishment 1989-10-05
  3. 3 Major Star 1989-10-12
  4. 4 Private Plane 1989-10-19
  5. 5 General Hospital 1989-10-26
  6. 6 Goodbyeee 1989-11-02

Critical Reception & Ratings

Blackadder is rated 8 out of 10 by viewers — 585 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Blackadder about?

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.

How many seasons and episodes does Blackadder have?

4 seasons and 24 episodes.

Is Blackadder still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 4 seasons and 24 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Blackadder?

Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson.

Who is the director of Blackadder?

Mandie Fletcher.

When was Blackadder released?

1983.

Where can I watch Blackadder?

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