

The most gripping sitcom since 1380.
Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.
Richard Curtis
BBC One
24
32 min

After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father.
Jun 15, 1983

With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
Jun 22, 1983

Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
Jun 29, 1983

The King decides that Edmund should marry a Spanish Princess, who Edmund finds unattractive, in order to secure a treaty between Spain and England which will allow an invasion of France.
Jul 6, 1983

Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
Jul 13, 1983

After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the 6 most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.
Jul 20, 1983

Captain Edmund Blackadder

Private S. Baldrick

Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh

Captain Kevin Darling

General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett