Blackadder coming to Blu-ray

Demon Records presents all four TV series of the iconic sitcom classic on vinyl LP for the very first time - with an exclusive frameable print signed by Sir Tony Robinson.

"History, here I come!"

Rescued from a dusty shelf in a long-forgotten archive, Blackadder's Historical Record brings the bawdy, brutal and blithering bits of history to life via 24 full-cast TV soundtrack episodes. Housed in a leather-look rigid box with lift-off lid are a 12" frameable print portrait of Baldrick (each copy individually signed by Sir Tony Robinson), a colour illustrated booklet detailing cast, transmission and production credits (with sleeve notes from Sir Tony Robinson), and 12 opulent, gold colour 140g vinyl discs housed inside a dozen splendidly era-inspired inner sleeves.

From The Black Adder and Blackadder II to Blackadder The Third and Blackadder Goes Forth, this is one of British TV's best-loved sitcoms, which propelled its stars and writers on to become household names. Written by Richard Curtis & Rowan Atkinson (Series 1) and Richard Curtis & Ben Elton (Series 2-4) the episodes star Rowan Atkinson as the eponymous anti-hero, with Tony Robinson as his hapless manservant Baldrick. A star-studded supporting cast includes Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, with guest appearances by Rik Mayall, Miriam Margolyes, Brian Blessed, Tom Baker and many, many more. (Cunning plan not included.)

First released: Friday 10th February 2023

On Blu-ray for the first time, plus all new extras!

The Blackadder
Starring Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Duke Of Edinburgh, with Tony Robinson as Baldrick, Brian Blessed as King Richard IV, Tim McInnerny as Percy, Elspet Gray as the Queen and Robert East as Prince Harry. Plus Peter Cook as Richard III, Miriam Margolyes as Princess Maria, and Rik Mayall as Mad Gerald.

Blackadder II
Starring Rowan Atkinson as Lord Blackadder with Tony Robinson as Baldrick, Tim McInnerny as Lord Percy, Miranda Richardson as Queenie, Stephen Fry as Lord Melchett and Patsy Byrne as Nursie. Plus Rik Mayall as Flashheart, Tom Baker as Captain Rum, Ronald Lacey as the Bishop, Miriam Margolyes as Lady Whiteadder, and Hugh Laurie as Ludwig.

Blackadder The Third
Starring Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder with Tony Robinson as Baldrick, Hugh Laurie as The Prince Regent and Helen Atkinson-Wood as Mrs Miggins. Plus Robbie Coltrane as Dr Samuel Johnson, Chris Barrie as a French revolutionary and Stephen Fry as the Duke of Wellington.

Blackadder Goes Forth
Starring Rowan Atkinson as Capt. Edmund Blackadder, Tony Robinson as Pte. S Baldrick, Stephen Fry as Gen. Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett, Hugh Laurie as Lt. The Hon George Colthurst St. Barleigh and Tim McInnerny as Capt. Kevin Darling. With Rik Mayall as Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart, Adrian Edmondson as Baron von Richthoven, Miranda Richardson as Nurse Mary and Geoffrey Palmer as Field Marshal Dougie Haig.

Also includes the specials Blackadder's Christmas Carol and The Cavalier Years, plus 25th anniversary documentary Blackadder Rides Again.

Blackadder Back & Forth is also included, newly remastered in HD from the original film, and available to watch optionally with or without a laughter track.

These episodes have been restored and remastered using the existing film where available, with any standard definition content professionally upscaled during the process.

First released: Monday 4th December 2023