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1983 · TV SERIES

Blackadder

Edmund Blackadder schemes to outwit his rivals and ascend the ranks of power across Britain’s most pivotal eras, but his razor‑sharp humor constantly collides with treacherous politics, clueless allies, and the ever‑looming threat of failure.

First aired
1983
Seasons
4 seasons
Comedy

Cunning plans and sharp humor as the Blackadder family navigate through British history, using wit and scheming to rise through the ranks of power and influence.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01The ForetellingJun 15, 1983Rate

    Edmund, arriving late to the Battle of Bosworth Field, kills King Richard III, believing him to be stealing his horse, and helps his father claim the throne.

  2. 1.02Born to Be KingJun 22, 1983Rate

    While his father is away fighting in the Crusades, Edmund devises a scheme to challenge his brother's legitimacy in order to claim the title of Prince Regent for himself.

  3. 1.03The ArchbishopJun 29, 1983Rate

    Edmund is named Archbishop of Canterbury following the previous archbishop's death, which is orchestrated by the King.

  4. 1.04The Queen of Spain's BeardJul 6, 1983Rate

    The King arranges for Edmund to marry a Spanish princess as part of a political alliance aimed at uniting England and Spain against France, though Edmund is reluctant due to his lack of attraction to his prospective bride.

  5. 1.05Witchsmeller PursuivantJul 13, 1983Rate

    Percy and Baldrick face execution by burning at the stake alongside Edmund, who has been accused of witchcraft.

  6. 1.06The Black SealJul 20, 1983Rate

    Edmund, stripped of his title by the King, turns to six of the realm's most notorious villains to help him seize the throne through force.

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