Blackadder (1983)
Black Adder 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 First World War.
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Episode 1 - The Foretelling
Release Date: 1983-06-15After 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.
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Episode 2 - Born to Be King
Release Date: 1983-06-22With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
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Episode 3 - The Archbishop
Release Date: 1983-06-29Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
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Episode 4 - The Queen of Spain's Beard
Release Date: 1983-07-06The 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.
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Episode 5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Release Date: 1983-07-13Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
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Episode 6 - The Black Seal
Release Date: 1983-07-20After 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.