Blackadder
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1983 - 2000
- 26 episodes (4 series)
The Blackadder dynasty has run through English history since time immemorial, seemingly always hampered by a Baldrick, and often a Percy and Melchett. Stars Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and more.
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Prince Of Wales Gala Special
It is 1680 and King Charles II will shortly be celebrating his 50th birthday. He has invited Lord Blackadder to arrange an evening of gala entertainment, but Edmund is none too keen...
Notes
This short sketch was performed as part of HRH Prince Charles the Prince of Wales's 50th Birthday Gala.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 14th November 1998
- Time
- 7:45pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 5 minutes
Cast & crew
| Rowan Atkinson | Lord Blackadder |
| Stephen Fry | King Charles II |
| Ben Elton | Writer |
| Howard Goodall | Composer |