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Blackadder (1983)

The Black Adder

Set in 1485, King Richard III has won the Battle of Bosworth Field, only to be unintentionally assassinated, and is succeeded by Richard IV, one of the Princes in the Tower. The series follows the exploits of Richard IV's unfavoured second son Edmund in his various attempts to increase his standing with his father and in the final episode his quest to overthrow him.

Released June 15, 1983 Episode 30 min 10+

Genres: Comedy

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Production Companies: BBC

Network: BBC One

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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6.9

S1E1 - The Foretelling

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.
June 15, 1983, midnight
6.4

S1E2 - Born to Be King

With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
June 22, 1983, midnight
6.9

S1E3 - The Archbishop

Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
June 29, 1983, midnight
7.5

S1E4 - The Queen of Spain's Beard

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.
July 6, 1983, midnight
6.5

S1E5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant

Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
July 13, 1983, midnight
6.9

S1E6 - The Black Seal

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.
July 20, 1983, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 720 min.
Released: June 15, 1983
Last Air Date: Nov. 2, 1989, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+

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