Blackadder
The Black Seal
Season 1, Episode 6 · Aired 1983-07-20
Synopsis
Edmund makes a pact with the six most evil men in the kingdom in a bid to seize power. However, he is thwarted by the arrival of his nemesis, who imprisons him in a dungeon with Mad Gerald. When he eventually gets free, Edmund sets his original plan in motion - but have his co-conspirators stayed loyal?
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