Blackadder: The Black Adder
Blackadder season 1 is set in 1485, following the events after King Richard III's victory in the Battle of Bosworth Field. The series revolves around the attempts of Edmund, the second son of Richard IV, to increase his standing with his father. In the final episode, Edmund's goal shifts to overthrowing Richard IV. The storyline explores the cynical and self-serving nature of the Edmund Blackadder lineage.
Season overview
Blackadder season 1 is set in 1485, following the events after King Richard III's victory in the Battle of Bosworth Field. The series revolves around the attempts of Edmund, the second son of Richard IV, to increase his standing with his father. In the final episode, Edmund's goal shifts to overthrowing Richard IV. The storyline explores the cynical and self-serving nature of the Edmund Blackadder lineage.
Episodes
The Foretelling
Jun 15, 1983 · 34 min
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.
Born to Be King
Jun 22, 1983 · 34 min
With his father away at The Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
The Archbishop
Jun 29, 1983 · 33 min
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the King has the last one killed.
The Queen of Spain's Beard
Jul 6, 1983 · 34 min
The King decides that Edmund should marry a Spanish princess, who Edmund finds unattractive, in order to secure a treaty between Spain and England which will allow an invasion of F
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Jul 13, 1983 · 30 min
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
The Black Seal
Jul 20, 1983 · 31 min
After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the six most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.