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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Streaming rank this week: 77
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James Cary's top 10 sitcoms, #2 - Blackadder
How can anyone not love Blackadder? We may be divided about which series we like the most (I'm a 4, 3, 2, 1 man), but we all love the characters and the stories, but most of all, we love the jokes, the memorable, lovely, wordy jokes that draw on the richness of the English language.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 11th August 2015Blackadder's best insults
It was 32 years ago today that Edmund Blackadder graced our screens, which is a good an excuse as any to re-live his greatest ever comebacks, abuse, slights and slurs during his four-year reign over British TV.
Charlotte Gunnell, Metro, 15th June 2015Richard Curtis has no plans to revive Blackadder
Richard Curtis has bad news for Blackadder fans - there are no plans to resurrect the show.
Ann Lee, Metro, 7th April 2015Patsy Byrne leaves fortune without realising it
The family of Blackadder star Patsy Byrne have revealed that the actress - best known for her role as Nursie in the second series of the show - was far wealthier than she realised.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 15th March 2015Ben Elton: Michael Gove is wrong about Blackadder
The We Will Rock You creator discusses the First World War, global warming and the mystery of the missing Freddie Mercury statue...
Jonathan Holmes, Radio Times, 29th November 2014A defence of "the Blackadder view of history"
Earlier this year there was debate sparked between historians, politicians, journalists and entertainers about the historical accuracy of Blackadder Goes Forth. Critics of the series believe that the sitcom was too critical of its portrayal of World War One. This has led to one form of critical attack dubbed: "The Blackadder view of history".
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th November 2014Ben Elton: 'Michael Gove made an arse of himself'
The ceasefire is over: Ben Elton is fighting back. "Michael Gove made a complete arse of himself over Blackadder," says the writer, responding at last to the blistering attack on his First World War trenches comedy earlier in the year. "He is not a bad man but it was a monumentally stupid observation to say that we are not gung-ho enough about the war."
Cole Moreton, The Telegraph, 11th November 2014Ben Elton inspired by Michael Gove Blackadder criticism
Writer and comedian Ben Elton has said his most recent novel, about someone travelling back in time to prevent the First World War from starting, was partially inspired by Michael Gove. Former education secretary Mr Gove said Elton's TV sitcom Blackadder Goes Forth, which he co-wrote with Richard Curtis "perpetuated left wing myths about World War 1".
Kirsty Lang, BBC News, 5th November 2014Remembering Blackadder Goes Forth
Has there ever been another comedy both as side-splittingly funny and thought-provoking as Blackadder Goes Forth?
Chris Hallam, Metro, 2nd November 2014Hugh Laurie admits he hates watching himself
Blackadder and House star Hugh Laurie has revealed he loathes how he looks and sounds on screen.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 15th July 2014