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.
- 1988 Specials, Christmas Special repeated tomorrow at 3:05am on BBC4
Streaming rank this week: 80
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Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains
Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.
Further details
Edmund and Melchett are kidnapped by a German who plans to overthrow England's Queen. In a fitting end to the current series, the entire court are gruesomely, and some would argue deservedly, murdered.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 20th February 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 |
| Hugh Laurie | Prince Ludwig |
| Max Harvey | Torturer |
| Mark Arden | 1st Guard |
| Lee Cornes | 2nd Guard |
| Richard Curtis | Writer |
| Ben Elton | Writer |
| Mandie Fletcher | Director |
| John Lloyd | Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Antony Thorpe | Production Designer |
| Howard Goodall | Composer |