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.
Episode menu
Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells
Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?
Further details
The congenital defects of the Blackadder family resurface. Edmund falls in love with his new man-servant, who is really a girl in disguise. Lord Flashheart turns up to spoil the wedding.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 9th January 1986
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Rowan Atkinson | Lord Edmund Blackadder |
Tony Robinson | Baldrick |
Tim McInnerny | Percy |
Miranda Richardson | Queen Elizabeth I |
Stephen Fry | Lord Melchett |
Patsy Byrne | Nursie |
Gabrielle Glaister | Kate |
Rik Mayall | Flashheart |
John Grillo | Dr. Leech |
Edward Jewesbury | Kate's Father |
Barbara Miller | Wisewoman |
Sadie Shimmin | Young Crone |
Richard Curtis | Writer |
Ben Elton | Writer |
Mandie Fletcher | Director |
John Lloyd | Producer |
Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
Antony Thorpe | Production Designer |
Howard Goodall | Composer |