Blackadder
The Foretelling
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 1983-06-15
Synopsis
Edmund accidentally kills King Richard III but, unexpectedly, the tragedy makes him a prince - so Edmund decides he now needs a more striking name for himself. But the mood of celebration is shattered when he realises the identity of the nobleman Lord Percy has agreed to shelter in the castle.
In the series
This episode is part of Blackadder (1983–1989) on BBC One.
British historical sitcom escalator from medieval snark to WWI gut-punch.
Key cast
- Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder
- Tony Robinson as Baldrick
- Stephen Fry as Melchett / various
- Hugh Laurie as George / Prince Regent