Blackadder (1983)
Blackadder is a 1983 comedy series created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. It stars Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson and Tim McInnerny.
Blackadder 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 Great War.
Where to watch Blackadder
Stream: Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video
Watch free: The Roku Channel
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
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Cast
- Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder
- Tony Robinson as Baldrick
- Tim McInnerny as Lord Percy
- Hugh Laurie as The Prince Regent
- Stephen Fry as Lord Melchett
- Miranda Richardson as Queen Elizabeth I
- Tony Aitken as Minstrel
- Patrick Allen as Narrator
- Brian Blessed as King Richard IV
- Elspet Gray as The Queen
- Robert East as Harry Prince of Wales
- Patsy Byrne as Nursie
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Blackadder in our writing
- Companion guide: The French Revolution
- Companion guide: World War One