Peak UK comedy export of the decade; Baldrick's cunning plans as eternal meme.
Why it matters
Episode guide
24 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Cunning antihero Blackadder schemes through English history with idiot sidekick Baldrick.
Network & studio
- BBC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1980s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Peak UK comedy export of the decade; Baldrick's cunning plans as eternal meme.
Creators
Richard Curtis · Rowan Atkinson · Ben Elton
Key cast
- Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder
- Tony Robinson as Baldrick
- Stephen Fry as Melchett / various
- Hugh Laurie as George / Prince Regent
Flash facts
- BBC 1983–1989 across four series eras.
- Atkinson/Curtis/Elton collaboration.
- Escalating quality across series.
- Global cult via PBS and video.
FAQ
What network aired Blackadder?
Blackadder is associated with BBC One (1983–1989).
Why is Blackadder in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1980s?
Peak UK comedy export of the decade; Baldrick's cunning plans as eternal meme.
Who are the key names behind Blackadder?
Creators and principals include Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
Back to the decade
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