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Blackadder the Third

  • TV Series
  • 19871987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
44K
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Rowan Atkinson, Vincent Hanna, and Tony Robinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)
Comedy
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.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
44K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,979
396
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Stars
      • Rowan Atkinson
      • Tony Robinson
      • Hugh Laurie
    Top credits
    • Stars
      • Rowan Atkinson
      • Tony Robinson
      • Hugh Laurie
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    • 50User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Top rated TV #136
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

    Episodes6

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    1 Season
    1987

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    Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)
    Rowan Atkinson in Blackadder the Third (1987)
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    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)
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    Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson
    • Edmund Blackadder, butler to the Prince…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1987
    Tony Robinson
    Tony Robinson
    • Baldrick, a dogsbody…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1987
    Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie
    • The Prince Regent, their master…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1987
    Helen Atkinson Wood
    Helen Atkinson Wood
    • Mrs. Miggins, a coffee shoppekeeper…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1987
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Dr. Samuel Johnson, noted for his fat dictionary
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Hugh Paddick
    • Keanrick, thespian
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Amy Hardwood, the elusive Shadow
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • The Duke of Wellington, a famous soldier
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Tim McInnerny
    Tim McInnerny
    • Lord Topper -Fop
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Kenneth Connor
    Kenneth Connor
    • Mossop, thespian
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Vincent Hanna
    • Mr. Vincent Hanna, his own great great great grandfather
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Warren Clarke
    Warren Clarke
    • Mr. Hardwood, her father
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Nigel Planer
    Nigel Planer
    • Lord Smedley - Fop
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • Sir Talbot Buxomly, a member of Parliament
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Lee Cornes
    Lee Cornes
    • Shelley, romantic junkie poet
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Gertan Klauber
    Gertan Klauber
    • King George III, a mad Monarch
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Chris Barrie
    Chris Barrie
    • Ambassador - a Fearsome Revolutionary
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Ben Elton
    • Anarchist
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
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    Storyline

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    • 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)

    User reviews50

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    Absolutely Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!
    Someone said that they thought the British humour of "Blackadder" might not be appreciated in the United States......WRONG!!!!! One would have to have the brain cell(s) of the Prince Regent not to enjoy this series. It is brilliant......sarcastic, cutting, witty, beautifully written, beautifully acted and generally outstanding. Rowan Atkinson is not the Mr. Bean we are used to......as Edmund Blackadder, he hits his comedy stride as the conniving butler to the Prince Regent. We miss the Percy character in the third series but Hugh Laurie, as Prince George more than makes up for his absence. Baldrick is still with us and still has "cunning plans" but his IQ has taken a definite drop in score.

    If you want to laugh until you weep, then catch BA3 on BBCAmerica or better yet, go out and buy the tapes and the book "Blackadder, the Whole Damn Dynasty". It will keep you amused for years to come as this type of humour does not date. Rowan Atkinson, we salute you!!!!
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    • Bucs1960
    • Jun 1, 2004

    FAQ5

    • How does the dictionary survive when it is thrown into the fire?
    • Is the series historically accurate?
    • Are "aardvark" and "sausage" really missing from Samuel Johnson's dictionary?

    Details

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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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