Blackadder Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 6: The Black Seal

  In a dastardly plan to steal the throne, Edmund recruits a band consisting of the seven most evil men in the land - but can he trust his newfound friends? Last in series

• Season 1 Episode 5: Witch-smeller Pursuivant

  The King needs a swift dose of witchcraft if he's to shake off a nasty bout of Black Death, and there's only one person who can help him : the repulsive Witchsmeller, a man Edmund immediately empathises with. Rowan Atkinson and Brian Blessed star

• Season 1 Episode 4: The Queen of Spain's Beard

  Edmund seems set for a change of luck in the lottery of love thanks to a slip-up by the King - but soon discovers the charming princess he meets is not all she's cracked up to be. Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed and Miriam Margolyes star

• Season 1 Episode 3: The Archbishop

  Edmund tries to have Harry appointed Archbishop of Canterbury - a position sure to cost him his head - but panics when he is given the job himself. Cult comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson and Brian Blessed

• Season 1 Episode 2: Born to be King

  The King sets off for the crusades, leaving Prince Harry as monarch and Edmund in charge of the drains and organising his returning party. The scheming royal tries to cast doubt on Harry's legitimacy - but ends up having a narrow escape as a wild, hairy Scot tries to claim his land. Rowan Atkinson stars

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Foretelling

  It's 1485 and Edmund's accidental killing of his great-uncle Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field leads to his father becoming King. However, he also manages to help his parent's arch-enemy to escape : and meets faithful sidekick Baldrick for the first time. First episode of the classic comedy, with Rowan Atkinson