Blackadder the Third

TV Series
19871987
TV-PGTV-PG
3h

Rowan Atkinson, Vincent Hanna, and Tony Robinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)

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

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Top rated TV #140

Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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Hugh Laurie in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Hugh Laurie in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Tim McInnerny and Nigel Planer in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Rowan Atkinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Rowan Atkinson, Vincent Hanna, and Tony Robinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Gertan Klauber in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Hugh Laurie in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Rowan Atkinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)

Edmund Blackadder, butler to the Princeas Edmund Blackadder, butler to the Prince…

6 episodes6 eps • 1987

Baldrick, a dogsbodyas Baldrick, a dogsbody

6 episodes6 eps • 1987

The Prince Regent, their masteras The Prince Regent, their master

6 episodes6 eps • 1987

Helen Atkinson Wood

Mrs. Miggins, a coffee shoppekeeperas Mrs. Miggins, a coffee shoppekeeper

6 episodes6 eps • 1987

Robbie Coltrane

Dr. Samuel Johnson, noted for his fat dictionaryas Dr. Samuel Johnson, noted for his fat dictionary

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Keanrick, thespianas Keanrick, thespian

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Miranda Richardson

Amy Hardwood, the elusive Shadowas Amy Hardwood, the elusive Shadow

1 episode1 ep • 1987

The Duke of Wellington, a famous soldieras The Duke of Wellington, a famous soldier

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Lord Topper, fopas Lord Topper, fop

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Mossop, thespianas Mossop, thespian

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Mr. Vincent Hanna, his own great great great grandfatheras Mr. Vincent Hanna, his own great great great grandfather

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Mr. Hardwood, her fatheras Mr. Hardwood, her father

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Lord Smedley, fopas Lord Smedley, fop

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Sir Talbot Buxomly, a member of Parliamentas Sir Talbot Buxomly, a member of Parliament

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Shelley, romantic junkie poetas Shelley, romantic junkie poet

1 episode1 ep • 1987

King George III, a mad Monarchas King George III, a mad Monarch

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionaryas Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary

1 episode1 ep • 1987

Anarchistas Anarchist

1 episode1 ep • 1987

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During the Regency period, the insane King George III's stark raving mad son, George, is the Prince Regent of Wales. Vulgar and staggeringly slow-and-dim-witted, George exhausts the country's money and would surely be dead by now were it not for his dry, angry, bitter, arrogant and cynical butler, Edmund Blackadder, Esq. Blackadder is an ex-aristocrat who has lost his family fortune and been reduced to servant-hood, and full of loathing knowing he should have a better position then serving a lunatic. Sod-Off Baldrick is his dirty, smelly peasant servant, and Mrs. Miggins is an annoying cheerful coffee-shoppe owner who is too stupid to understand most of Mr. Blackadder's insults. —Bloggers!

period british humour regency era king george iv prince regent 33 more

Taglines
- Macbeth!
Genre
- Comedy
Certificate
- TV-PG
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Blackadder does not sport a beard in this season of the show because Rowan Atkinson's then-girlfriend hated it.

Goofs
Although purportedly set during the British Regency (1811-1820), there are appearances by, and contemporary references to, historical figures who were dead before that time, such as Samuel Johnson and Admiral Nelson. Characters use expressions not developed until later, such as "prince and the pauper" or "roller coaster."

Quotes
Baldrick: [Blackadder slams the door] Something wrong, Mr. B?
Blackadder: Oh, something's *always* wrong, Balders... the fact that I'm not a millionaire aristocrat, with the sexual capacity of a rutting rhino, is a constant niggle.

Crazy credits
In the opening credits, Blackadder roams amongst bookcases. He pulls out books from time to time, upon the spines of which the opening credits are written. Finally, he pulls out a book (upon which the series title is inscribed)... then with a sly wink, he reveals the book is hollow and contains a dirty romance novel.

Connections
Featured in Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom (1999)

Top review

9/10

Edmund Blackadder, A Butler's Tale

I think 'Blackadder the Third' is the best one of the series.

Actuelly all the episodes are funny, personally i really like the episode with the 'French invasion', but the one with the superstitious actors, in 'MACBETH' is also really funny, the way Rowan keeps playing on with them is really (English) Humor at the highest level.

Actors: 'Never say that again, always call it the Scottish Play; Blackadder: Oh, So you want me to say the Scottish Play? Actors: YES Blackadder: Rather than MACBETH...!

I am a big fan of Rowan and i have the majority of his work, but i think he did the series of Blackadder especially good.

I Hope Rowan is going to continue his great style, but i think we can count on him, because he is already working on a Bean 2 Movie, that will be out this year, i can't wait...

I Give this 3rd Blackadder a 9 out of 10 Rating.

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Release date
- September 17, 1987 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- Blackadder III
Filming locations
- BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK
Production company
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Runtime
3 hours
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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