Blackadder
Overview
Blackadder follows the cunning and often unscrupulous journey of different incarnations of Edmund Blackadder across British history. Spanning from the gritty Middle Ages to the trenches of World War I, each iteration of Blackadder showcases a sharp wit and a relentless ambition, often at the expense of those around him. The series cleverly intertwines historical events with humor, making the character’s journey through time both entertaining and thought-provoking. Each era presents new challenges and absurdities, highlighting the timeless nature of ambition and the quest for power.
Episodes
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1
The Foretelling
Upon arriving tardily at the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund mistakes King Richard III for a thief trying to steal his horse and ends up killing him....
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2
Born to Be King
While his father is off fighting in the Crusades, Edmund devises a scheme to demonstrate that his brother is not legitimate. If successful, this would...
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3
The Archbishop
Edmund is named the new Archbishop of Canterbury following the king's decision to eliminate his predecessor.
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4
The Queen of Spain's Beard
The King has resolved that Edmund must wed a Spanish Princess to solidify a treaty between Spain and England, paving the way for an invasion of France...
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5
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Percy and Baldrick find themselves facing execution by fire alongside Edmund, who has been wrongfully accused of witchcraft.
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6
The Black Seal
Following the King's decision to strip Edmund of his Duke title, Edmund enlists the help of the six most wicked men in the realm, plotting to seize th...
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1
Bells
Blackadder finds himself inexplicably drawn to his manservant and, upon realizing that this servant is actually a woman, decides to propose marriage.
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2
Head
When the Queen names Blackadder as the Lord High Executioner, he quickly faces a predicament when she unexpectedly grants a pardon to someone he had a...
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3
Potato
When Sir Walter Raleigh captures the Queen's attention by presenting her with a potato, Blackadder is inspired to embark on his own exploration advent...
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4
Money
The Queen complicates Blackadder's attempts to gather funds to settle a debt owed to a cruel bishop.
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5
Beer
Blackadder receives an unexpected visit from his wealthy and strict aunt and uncle, who are eager to talk about his inheritance. Unfortunately for him...
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6
Chains
Blackadder and Lord Melchett find themselves abducted by a German spy just after the Queen makes the announcement that she will no longer pay ransoms ...
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1
Dish and Dishonesty
Blackadder dives into the world of politics by helping Baldrick win a seat as an MP. His goal is to prevent the newly appointed Prime Minister, Pitt t...
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2
Ink and Incapability
Blackadder finds himself with just one weekend to recreate a dictionary that the Prince Regent is funding after Baldrick accidentally incinerates the ...
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3
Nob and Nobility
Following the acclaim for the Scarlet Pimpernel, Blackadder wagers that he can travel to France and save aristocrats just as impressively.
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4
Sense and Senility
After a failed assassination attempt by an anarchist at the theatre, the Prince Regent decides to enlist the help of two actors to improve his public ...
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5
Amy and Amiability
When Parliament decides to stop funding the Prince, he makes the choice to wed a wealthy woman. Unbeknownst to him, her fortune comes from her secret ...
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6
Duel and Duality
The Duke of Wellington confronts the Prince, demanding satisfaction in the form of a duel for allegedly seducing his daughters. In a twist of fate, th...
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1
Plan A: Captain Cook
In a bid to escape the impending major offensive from the trenches, Blackadder experiments with painting and cooking. Desperate to find distractions, ...
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2
Plan B: Corporal Punishment
Edmund faces a death sentence by firing squad after he is found guilty of shooting and consuming the General's beloved messenger pigeon.
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3
Plan C: Major Star
Blackadder seizes another chance to head back to England by putting together a lively music hall performance aimed at boosting morale. The show featur...
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4
Plan D: Private Plane
Blackadder and his crew enlist in the Royal Air Corps, but their excitement quickly fades when they find themselves shot down in enemy territory.
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5
Plan E: General Hospital
Blackadder receives the task of uncovering the identity of the spy operating within the hospital.
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6
Plan F: Goodbyeee
Blackadder exhausts all possible tactics in a desperate bid to return to England when he receives orders to lead the first charge against the Germans ...
