Specials

1970 | 31 Episodes

Specials of Blackadder premiered on January 1, 1970

The Black Adder

1983 | 6 Episodes

The Black Adder of Blackadder premiered on June 15, 1983

Set in 1485, King Richard III has won the Battle of Bosworth Field, only to be unintentionally assassinated, and is succeeded by Richard IV, one of the Princes in the Tower. The series follows the exploits of Richard IV's unfavoured second son Edmund in his various attempts to increase his standing with his father and in the final episode his quest to overthrow him.

Blackadder II

1986 | 6 Episodes

Blackadder II of Blackadder premiered on January 9, 1986

In the Tudor court of Elizabeth I, Lord Edmund Blackadder strives to win Her Majesty's favour while attempting to avoid a grisly fate should he offend her.

Blackadder III: the Third

1987 | 6 Episodes

Blackadder III: the Third of Blackadder premiered on September 17, 1987

In the 19th century Regency era, Mr E. Blackadder serves as butler to the foppish numskull Prince George amidst the fads and crazes of the time.

Blackadder IV: Goes Forth

1989 | 6 Episodes

Blackadder IV: Goes Forth of Blackadder premiered on September 28, 1989

Blackadder, Baldrick and George, in a trench in Flanders during World War I, attempt to escape from the trenches to avoid certain death under the misguided command of General Melchett.