Blackadder is a greedy, scheming, cowardly, power hungry bastard who will stop at nothing to get ahead.
Each series is set in a different time, running between the middle ages and WW1.
Each series has a different Blackadder descendant to suit the time. He usually outwits the inbred elites and royalty.
There is always an abused sidekick called "Baldrick" played by Tony Robinson.
In the first series, Baldrick is cleverer than Blackadder. In all other series, Baldrick is an unwashed moron who has "cunning plans" to help Blackadder.
There is a Christmas carol spinoff which is also really good, Blackadder is Scrooge.
Series 1 isn't the best one, so don't stop there.
Here''s a clip from series 2, in this episode, Blackadder is temporarily chief executioner for the queen
Incidentally, this actor has come out strongly against censorship
https://reclaimthenet.org/rowan-atkinson-blasts-cancel-culture/
Thank you Rowan!
i love Mr. Bean - my first introduction to Bristish humor, right there with Are You Being Served?
This picture looks as if it is from Blackadder series 1
If you haven't watched all of the Blackadder series, you've missed out.
never heard of it - I will check it out!
Blackadder is a greedy, scheming, cowardly, power hungry bastard who will stop at nothing to get ahead.
Each series is set in a different time, running between the middle ages and WW1. Each series has a different Blackadder descendant to suit the time. He usually outwits the inbred elites and royalty.
There is always an abused sidekick called "Baldrick" played by Tony Robinson.
In the first series, Baldrick is cleverer than Blackadder. In all other series, Baldrick is an unwashed moron who has "cunning plans" to help Blackadder.
There is a Christmas carol spinoff which is also really good, Blackadder is Scrooge.
Series 1 isn't the best one, so don't stop there.
Here''s a clip from series 2, in this episode, Blackadder is temporarily chief executioner for the queen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mx7Ne6inas
It's ridiculous, bawdy and very British.