Episode guide

S1·E1 The Foretelling

Name: The Foretelling
Released: 1983-06-15
Duration: 34 min
Cast: Peter Cook, Peter Benson, Kathleen St John, Barbara Miller, Gretchen Franklin

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date: June 15, 1983
Runtime: 34 minutes
Director: Martin Shardlow
Score: 7.1/10 (28 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired June 15, 1983 34 min ★ 7.1/10 · 28 TMDB votes

Synopsis

After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father.

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Director & writers

Martin ShardlowDirector

Guest stars

Peter CookRichard III

Peter BensonHenry VII

Kathleen St JohnGoneril

Barbara MillerRegan

Gretchen FranklinCordelia

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Blackadder air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Foretelling') originally aired on June 15, 1983.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Foretelling')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 34 minutes.

What happens in Blackadder Season 1 Episode 1?

After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father....

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