Specials

Prince Edmund, Duke of York, is unhappy about the task he has been given, which is to arrange the festivities for both the Queen's birthday and the return of the Scottish hero Dougal McAngus to the court.

E2. Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Dec 23, 1988 · 43m

Pleasant Ebenezer Blackadder is turned into a cruel and witty miser after seeing visions of his ancestors and descendants.

E3. Back and Forth

Dec 31, 1999 · 33m

At a New Millennium Eve party Blackadder and Baldrick test their new time machine and ping pong through history encountering famous characters and changing events rather alarmingly....

E4. Baldrick's Video Diary

Nov 27, 2000 · 29m

Behind the scenes of the Blackadder special 'Back and Forth'

E5. Interview - Stephen Fry in Africa

Oct 19, 2009 · 16m

Stephen Fry talks about his time on the show, and his characters.

E6. Richard Curtis & Ben Elton in Soho

Oct 19, 2009 · 17m

The writers chat about how the show was created.

E7. Tony Robinson in London

Oct 19, 2009 · 15m

Tony Robinson talks about his time on Black Adder and his Baldrick character.

E8. Miranda Richardson at the BBC

Oct 19, 2009 · 5m

Miranda Richardson is interviewed at the BBC about her time as the Queen on Blackadder as well as the other characters she played.

E9. Hilary Bevan Jones at BAFTA

Oct 19, 2009 · 5m

Hilary Bevan Jones is interviewed.

E10. Hugh Laurie on set in Hollywood

Oct 19, 2009 · 5m

Hugh Laurie chats about Blackadder and the various roles he played in the series.

E11. Rik Mayall in London

Oct 19, 2009 · 5m

The legendary Rik Mayall chats about himself and how he took over the show as Lord Flashheart, in his own unique style.

E12. Miranda, Tony, Tim & Patsy go back to the BBC

Oct 19, 2009 · 11m

Miranda, Tony, Patsy and Tim go back to the BBC to look at their old costumes. Do any of them still fit?

E13. Interview - Rowan Atkinson

Oct 19, 2009 · 23m

An Interview with Rowan Atkinson about his time as Blackadder

E14. Interview - Rowan Atkinson #2

24m

Rowan Atkinson continues to go over his time on Black Adder

E15. Behind The Screen - Making Blackadder Goes Forth

Oct 16, 1989 · 8m

A rare look at what went on behind the scenes during the filming of Blackadder Goes Forth. Behind the Screen drops in during the production of Blackadder Goes Forth, to discover that the cast tend to eschew traditional rehearsals in favour of exhaustive periods of tweaking - or 'plumpening' - practically every line in the script for maximum comic effect. Includes interviews with writer Richard Curtis, producer John Lloyd and actors Rowan Atkinson (Captain Blackadder) Stephen Fry (General Melchett) and Tony Robinson (Private Baldrick).

E16. The Shakespeare Sketch

Sep 18, 1989 · 5m

This non-canonical sketch was performed on stage at the Sadlers Wells Theatre on 18 September 1989. It was written for and performed at an AIDS benefit concert directed by Stephen Fry, and features Rowan Atkinson as a Blackadder-esque character chatting with Hugh Laurie as "Bill" Shakespeare, talking about cutting various sections of Hamlet – in particular the "To be or not to be" soliloquy. Ultimately, Blackadder talks Shakespeare down from an over-long speech to the familiar 'snappy' phrase. The sketch was available on video as part of Hysteria 2 – The Second Coming, released by Palace Video on 21 May 1990

E17. Blackadder Rides Again

Dec 25, 2008 · 65m

It's 25 years since the first episode featuring the dastardly Blackadder made its debut. Now the iconic cast of the much-loved comedy appear together in a documentary for the first time.

E18. Blackadder: The Cavalier Years

Nov 13, 1988 · 15m

A one-off edition of Blackadder set during the English Civil War, shown as part of the first Comic Relief Red Nose Day. With the English Civil War lost, Sir Edmund, as a known Cavalier, along with his ever-faithful dogsbody Baldrick must find a way to keep the defeated King Charles I alive and simultaneously keep his own head on his shoulders.

E19. Red Nose Day Sketch

Mar 17, 2023 · 24m

Baldrick stars solo for the first time in 40 years when he reprises his role.

E20. Blackadder: The Lost Pilot

Jun 15, 2023 · 80m

Sir Tony Robinson goes on a quest to discover the truth behind the Blackadder origin story. Tony's journey takes him back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the never-before-broadcast Blackadder pilot episode. The climax of the programme will be a special screening of the never-before-broadcast pilot.

E21. Blackadder: A Cunning Story

Jun 16, 2023 · 120m

Looking back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate the 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's biggest fans including Jack Whitehall, Darren Harriott, Sarah Hadland, Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Wadia.

E22. Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Oct 9, 2008 · 92m

A look back at the making of the entire "Blackadder" series to commemorate the 25th anniversary.

E23. Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

May 12, 2008 · 30m

A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.

E24. Blackadder and the King's Birthday

Nov 14, 1998 · 5m

A short sketch performed at the Prince of Wales' 50th Birthday Gala. It featured Rowan Atkinson as Lord Blackadder and Stephen Fry as King Charles II, and was televised on ITV (in the UK) on 14 November 1998.

E25. Blackadder: The Army Years

Jan 1, 2000 · 5m

A short monologue performed at the Dominion Theatre for the Royal Variety Performance 2000. It features Rowan Atkinson as the modern-day Lord Edmund Blackadder of Her Royal Highness's regiment of Shirkers. The sketch was written and introduced by Ben Elton, who was the compère of the evening.

E26. Baldrick on Clown Court

Jan 6, 1988 · 4m

The ‘Clown Court’ outtake sketch from Noel Edmonds’ House Party

E27. Blackadder Goes Forth Interview

Jan 8, 1989 · 3m

A news piece and interview with Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson before the release of Blackadder Goes Forth.

E28. Britain's Best Sitcoms - Blackadder

Jan 17, 2004 · 49m

This programme was broadcast early in 2004 and was part of a series of programmes where viewers were asked to vote for their favourite sitcom. Each programme featured a particular comedy sitcom and was championed by separate celebrities. This programme featuring "Blackadder" has John Sergeant Iannucci saying why he feels it was the best Comedy Sitcom. A number of excepts are shown including some behind the scenes rehearsals, Various guests and actors from the show give an insight into the programme including Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, John Lloyd, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Brian Blessed, Michael Grade, Dr Gary Sheffield, Lucy Moore, Miranda Richardson, Howard Goodall, Tony Aitken, Gabrielle Claister, Mandie Fletcher, Chris Wadsworth and Richard Boden.

E29. Back And Forth (with Documentary)

Dec 6, 1999 · 55m

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and Blackadder makes a bold claim to his contemporaries. He claims Baldrick has built a time machine with which Blackadder will get historical evidence. What no one knows is that Baldrick really has invented a time machine, with one slight flaw. That sends Blackadder and Baldrick on a millennium's worth of adventure. Blackadder: Back & Forth was originally shown in the Millennium Dome in 2000, followed by a screening on Sky One in the same year (and later on BBC1). It is set on the turn of the millennium, and features Lord Blackadder placing a bet with his friends – modern versions of Queenie (Miranda Richardson), Melchett (Stephen Fry), George (Hugh Laurie) and Darling (Tim McInnerny) – that he has built a working time machine. The film includes cameo appearances from Kate Moss and Colin Firth.

E30. Blackadder & The Banking Crisis

Nov 28, 2012 · 8m

This clip was recorded at The Prince's Trust benefit concert on November 28th 2012.