Series · #7246

Blackadder

Name: Blackadder
Rating: 7.997

The most gripping sitcom since 1380.

★ 8198332 minTV-PG

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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.

Episodes

Episode 1

The Foretelling

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.

1983-06-15 · 34 min

Episode 2

Born to Be King

With his father away at The Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.

1983-06-22 · 34 min

Episode 3

The Archbishop

Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the King has the last one killed.

1983-06-29 · 33 min

Episode 4

The Queen of Spain's Beard

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.

1983-07-06 · 34 min