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 3)
Dish and Dishonesty 6.9
Air date: 1987-09-17
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Blackadder becomes involved in politics by getting Baldrick elected MP, in an effort to stop the new Prime Minister, Pitt the Younger, from striking the Prince off the Civil List.
Ink and Incapability 7.4
Air date: 1987-09-24
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Blackadder has one weekend to rewrite a dictionary the Prince Regent is sponsoring after Baldrick burns the only copy.
Nob and Nobility 7.5
Air date: 1987-10-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After the Scarlet Pimpernel gets high praises Blackadder makes a bet that he can go to France and rescue aristocrats, too.
Sense and Senility 7.2
Air date: 1987-10-08
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The Prince Regent hires a pair of actors to teach him to give better speeches and earn the people's respect after an anarchist tries to blow him up at the theatre.
Amy and Amiability 7.1
Air date: 1987-10-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After Parliament cuts off the Prince's money he decides to marry a rich lady who obtains her money by moonlighting as a notorious highwayman.
Duel and Duality 7.5
Air date: 1987-10-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Duke of Wellington has challenged the Prince to a duel for seducing his daughters and the Prince offers Blackadder anything he wants to take his place.
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