Synopsis of Blackadder
The series follows the misfortunes of Edmund Blackadder, played by Rowan Atkinson, and his servant Baldrick, voiced by Tony Robinson. The first episode, The Black Adder, is set during the fictional reign of Richard IV in medieval England. Edmund is Prince Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh, nicknamed "The Black Adder," and lives at court with his father the king, his mother Queen Gertrude, and his brother Prince Harry. Baldrick accompanies him through every misadventure he faces within the palace walls. Created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson, the series airs on BBC One and traces British history between 1485 and 1917, with a different character and setting in each era.
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Seasons of Blackadder
Season 11983 · 6 ep. · 
Season 21986 · 6 ep. · 
Season 31987 · 6 ep. · 
Season 41989 · 6 ep. · Cast by Blackadder
Rowan AtkinsonCaptain Edmund Blackadder24 episodes
Tony RobinsonBaldrick24 episodes
Elspet GrayThe Queen6 episodes
Robert EastHarry Prince of Wales6 episodes
Patsy ByrneNursie6 episodes
Helen Atkinson-WoodMrs. Miggins6 episodes
Tony AitkenMad Beggar6 episodes
Patrick AllenNarrator6 episodes
Stephen FrostCorporal James3 episodes
Gabrielle GlaisterDriver Parkhurst3 episodes
Bill WallisGaoler Ploppy3 episodes
Lee CornesPrivate Fraser3 episodes
Perry BensonDaft Ned, a Peasant2 episodes
Forbes CollinsDopey Jack, a Peasant2 episodes
Alex NortonMcAngus, Duke of ArgyllEpisode 1
Paul BrookeFriar BellowsEpisode 1
Peter CookRichard IIIEpisode 1
Ron CookSean, the IrishEpisode 1
Tom BakerCaptain RumEpisode 1
Simon JonesSir Walter RaleighEpisode 1
Lesley NicolMrs. PantsEpisode 1
Nigel PlanerLord SmedleyEpisode 1Technical Details
- Created by
- Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton
- Address
- Mandie Fletcher, Richard Boden, Martin Shardlow
- Writing
- Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Rowan Atkinson
- Music
- Howard Goodall
- Production
- John Lloyd
- Production companies
- BBC
- Network or Platform
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom, Australia
- Original Language
- English
- Premiere
- June 15, 1983
- Last Episode
- November 2, 1989 (4x06)
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Fiction
- Awards
- 1 awards in total.
- Links
- IMDb · TMDB · Official Website
Trivia about Blackadder
Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish) · Wikipedia (English)
Trailer for Blackadder
Where to Watch Blackadder
It is currently not available on any streaming platform in Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Blackadder have?
Blackadder has 4 seasons and 24 episodes in total.
Where can I watch Blackadder in Spain?
Blackadder is currently not available on any subscription streaming platform in Spain. It originally aired on BBC One.
Has Blackadder ended?
Yes. Blackadder has ended, and its final episode aired on November 2, 1989.
Who is in Blackadder?
The main cast includes Rowan Atkinson (Captain Edmund Blackadder), Tony Robinson (Baldrick), Tim McInnerny (Lord Percy) and Hugh Laurie (Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh).
Who created Blackadder?
Blackadder was created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson and Ben Elton.
How long does it take to watch all of Blackadder?
With episodes of about 32 minutes, watching all 24 episodes takes approximately 13 hours.