The most gripping sitcom since 1380.
Black Adder 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 First World War.
Blackadder (Season 1)
The Foretelling 6.8
Air date: 1983-06-15
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: 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.
Born to Be King 6.6
Air date: 1983-06-22
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
The Archbishop 6.9
Air date: 1983-06-29
Runtime: 33 min
Overview: Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
The Queen of Spain's Beard 7.5
Air date: 1983-07-06
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: 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.
Witchsmeller Pursuivant 6.5
Air date: 1983-07-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
The Black Seal 6.8
Air date: 1983-07-20
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the 6 most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 6
Episodes 6
Episodes 6
Episodes 31