The Black Adder
This British comedy follows a recurring line of ambitious schemers across different eras of history, from medieval courts to wartime trenches. Each setting uses sharp jokes and historical parody to show one person trying to get ahead in a world full of fools, power games, and bad luck.
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Season 1
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E1
The Foretelling
After 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.
Jun 15, 1983 · 35m -
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E2
Born to Be King
With his father away at The Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
Jun 22, 1983 · 33m -
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E3
The Archbishop
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the King has the last one killed.
Jun 29, 1983 · 31m -
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E4
The Queen of Spain's Beard
The 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.
Jul 6, 1983 · 33m -
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E5
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
Jul 13, 1983 · 30m -
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E6
The Black Seal
After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the six most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.
Jul 20, 1983 · 30m
