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Black Adder - S04E06 - Goodbyeee...

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Finally, this time for sure, Blackadder and his friends are going into battle. Baldrick suggests to Blackadder that he pretends to go mad by putting undies on his head and shoving two pencils up his nose, like in the Sudan. Once this fails, Baldrick comes up with another plan that could definitely get Blackadder out of the trenches for sure.
Final episode. The final scene voted ninth most memorable television moment of all time in a 1999 poll of The Observer and Channel Four.

Black Adder - S04E05 - General Hospital

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

A game of "I Spy" goes terribly wrong when a bomb strikes Blackadder's bunker and injures George severely. After Melchett and Darling inform Blackadder that there is a German spy in the field hospital, giving away their battlae plans, Blackadder must identify the spy, with a patient that has a strong German accent under high suspicion.
Guest appearance of Miranda Richardson as Nurse Mary Fletcher-Brown.

Black Adder - S04E04 - Private Plane

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

After a visit from Lord Flashheart, Blackadder, Baldrick and George intend on joining the "Twenty Minuters" at the Royal Flying Corps to go to Paris. After Blackadder and Baldrick crash their planes behind enemy lines, they are captured by the Germans and must prepare for a fate worse than death.
Third appearance of Rik Mayall, for the second time as Lord Flashheart and Gabrielle Glaister as Bob for the third time. Also featured Adrian Edmondson as Baron Manfred von Richthofen.

Black Adder - S04E03 - Major Star

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

With everyone talking about the famous comedian, Charlie Chaplin, Blackadder becomes in charge of the War show and will be shifted off to London. Unfortunately, Melchett has fallen in love with the fair Georgina (George dressed as a woman). After a date with the General, the General asks George to marry him, and George says "Yes".
Featured Gabrielle Glaister as Bob for the second time.

Black Adder - S04E02 - Corporal Punishment

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

With communication problems in the phone line, Blackadder ends up being sentenced to death after shooting a carrier pigeon. With only one night to live, George ends up being Blackadder's attorney in Court Martial, and Baldrick offers Blackadder a rather unique escape kit.

Black Adder - S04E01 - Captain Cook

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Field Marshal Haig's new plan is to commission a man who can do a splendid painting for the front cover of the next issue of the famous war magazine, King And Country, which Blackadder hates. When Blackadder is made the new Official War Artist, he is allowed to leave the trenches.
This episode features no guest stars for the only time in the series.

Black Adder - S03E06 - Duel and Duality

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

The Duke of Wellington promises to kill the Prince in a duel after the prince hangs out with the Duke's nieces. Baldrick comes up with a plan involving Blackadder to take the prince's place in the duel, and Blackadder intends on using his mad Scottish cousin, McAdder.
Stephen Fry guest stars as the Duke.

Sorry about that...

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:24:00 +0000

It appears that some of the episodes of Black Adder Season 3 were published in a faulty way and people were unable to watch them. We fixed the problem and you should now be able to watch them normally. Again, sorry for the error.

Black Adder - S03E05 - Amy and Amiability

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

When the Prince runs out of money, Edmund attempts to marry him off to the daughter of a rich industrialist, but is thwarted at every turn by the mysterious highwayman "The Shadow". Featured a guest appearance from Miranda Richardson as Amy Harwood.

Black Adder - S03E04 - Sense and Senility

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

When an assassination attempt is made on the Prince, Blackadder decides to help him with his image by employing two actors to coach him on how to act. With Blackadder being bullied by both actors and the prince, Blackadder decides to run away.

Black Adder - S03E03 - Nob and Nobility

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Blackadder, irritated by the new obsession with all things French, makes a bet on Topper and Smedley and goes out to rescue an aristocrat and claim his 1000 guineas.
Guest starred Tim McInnerny and Nigel Planer.

Black Adder - S03E02 - Ink and Incapability

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

The prince decides to become patron of Dr. Samuel Johnson's new dictionary, until they become enemies. When Blackadder discovers that Baldrick has burnt Dr. Johnson's dictionary, and Johnson has no copy, Blackadder has no choice to replace the dictionary by rewriting it.

Black Adder - S03E01 - Dish and Dishonesty

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Edmund attempts to win an election against the evil William Pitt, the younger, using Baldrick (later known as Mr. S Baldrick, which stands for "Sod Off") as the MP. Unfortunately, after Blackadder wins, Baldrick votes for Pitt, causing Blackadder to lose.

Black Adder - S02E06 - Chains

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Blackadder and Melchett are kidnapped by a German mastermind, known as Prince Ludwig the indestructible, and held for ransom. Queenie must decide between Blackadder or Melchett which one should go free.

Second appearance of Hugh Laurie.

Black Adder - S02E05 - Beer

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Blackadder discovers that his really religious aunt and uncle Whiteadder are coming to visit him on the same night that he is having a party and a drinking contest with Lord Melchett, which he had made a bet on. Also, Queenie plans to sneak into the party to find out what happens on Boy's Nights Out.

First appearance of Hugh Laurie, and second appearance of Miriam Margolyes.

Black Adder - S02E04 - Money

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Blackadder is threatened by the baby-eating bishop of Bath And Wells that Blackadder must pay 1000 pounds, or the bishop will shove his sword up Blackadder's bottom. With Blackadder having to pay the Queen each time he falls for her stupid tricks, things look dark for Blackadder, until he comes up with a plan so cunning you could brush your teeth with it.

Black Adder - S02E03 - Potato

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

In the wake of Sir Walter Raleigh's return and as an attempt to impress the Queen, Blackadder plans to go on a voyage to the Cape Of No Hope, where no man has ever returned, and he might marry the Queen if he returns. Blackadder hires Redbeard Rum to accompany them, who seems to think that everything belongs to a woman.

Features an appearance by Simon Jones as Sir Walter Raleigh and Tom Baker as the captain.

Black Adder - S02E02 - Head

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Blackadder becomes the head executioner and ends up killing a prisoner (Lord Farrow) that the Queen has allowed a woman to see, where he will be executed if she does not visit him. Wearing a bag over his head, Blackadder must make Lady Farrow believe that he is her husband, but once that's over, the Queen has completely pardoned Lord Farrow.

Black Adder - S02E01 - Bells

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Blackadder gains a new young servant called Bob, and for some reason, falls for him. When he discovers that Bob is a girl named Kate, he wishes to marry her, much to Queenie's confusion.

This is the second appearance of Rik Mayall, this time as Lord Flashheart. Featured Gabrielle Glaister as Bob for the first time.

Black Adder - S01E06 - The Black Seal

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

When all of Edmund's titles are removed except Warden of the Royal Privies, Edmund is furious and decides to raise an army of six of the most ruthless bandits in all the lands to seize the throne and become king.

First appearance of Rik Mayall as Mad Gerald, though the character is credited as "himself".

Black Adder - S01E05 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

After a witch test gone wrong, Edmund is accused of being a witch, and the witchsmeller does everything to make everyone believe Edmund really is a witch.

Black Adder - S01E04 - The Queen of Spain's Beard

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Edmund realises that he is going to get married to a beautiful woman, but discovers that his future bride is an ugly queen. With the help of Baldrick and Percy, Edmund does whatever he can to stop the wedding.

First appearance of Miriam Margolyes.

Black Adder - S01E03 - The Archbishop

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

King Richard announces that he is going to make his son Archbishop of Cantebury. Edmund discovers that if his brother, Harry, becomes the archbishop, he will be killed and Edmund will become king. Unfortunately, when Edmund becomes the archbishop, two knights are out to kill Edmund.

Black Adder - S01E02 - Born to be King

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Edmund plots revenge when Dougal McAngus, the King's Supreme Commander, arrives and steals Edmund's lands. Edmund decides to kill McAngus in a play, but discovers that he has secrets about Edmund's mother which could make him king.

Black Adder - S01E01 - The Foretelling

noreply@blogger.com (Tv Shows) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

As the Wars of the Roses reaches its climax, Edmund arrives late for the war and accidentally kills the King and becomes a prince as Richard IV becomes king. With the ghost of Richard III haunting Edmund's every waking moment, he must do his best to keep it a secret, until the three wise women give Edmund some really fantastic news.