Blackadder
From Conservapedia
Blackadder is the name used to cover four series of a British comedy show and the several one-off episodes. The series ran between 1983-1989 and followed the life of Edmund Blackadder (played by Rowan Atkinson) throughout the ages, who in each series is a member of an English family dynasty who was present at significant periods of British history.
The show had a strong cast, which along with Rowan Atkinson included Hugh Laurie, Tony Robinson (who throughout the series plays the character of Baldrick) and homosexual activist Stephen Fry.
In 2000, Blackadder Goes Forth ranked at 16 in the "100 Greatest British Television Programmes", a list created by the British Film Institute. Also in the 2004 TV poll to find "Britain's Best Sitcom", Blackadder was voted the second best British sitcom of all time. However, the series has been condemned by conservatives for its vulgarity, rejection of family values, and attacks on Christianity.
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The Black Adder (Series 1)
Set in the Middle ages, series 1 sees Edmund Blackadder as the second son of King Richard.
Blackadder II (Series 2)
Blackadder II is set in England between 1558–1603. This series revolves around the main character Lord Blackadder, the great-grandson of the original Black Adder. During the series, Blackadder comes into contact with Queen Elizabeth I (Miranda Richardson) and the Lord Chamberlain Lord Melchett (Stephen Fry).
Blackadder the Third (Series 3)
Blackadder the Third is set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This series follows the life E. Blackadder Esquire, the butler to the Prince of Wales (Hugh Laurie).
Blackadder Goes Forth (Series 4)
The final series is set in 1917, on the Western Front in the trenches of the First World War. Captain Blackadder is the main character and the series follows him on his quest to avoid getting shot. Blackadder is accompanied by Lieutenant George (Hugh Laurie) and Private S. Baldrick. General Melchett (Stephen Fry) rallies his troops from a mansion thirty-five miles behind the front line.
