Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
25 years after the Blackadder's first appearance on British television screens, G.O.L.D. tells the story of how Edmund Blackadder came into being, how the character changed over the four series, how the stellar cast was assembled, and the real inspirations behind Baldrick’s cunning plans. Those sharing their Blackadder knowledge include writer and creator Richard Curtis, writer Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Tony ‘Baldrick’ Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Miriam Margolyes, Patsy Byrne, Brian Blessed, producers John Lloyd and Howard Goodall, and directors Mandie Fletcher and Richard Boden. Never before has such a comprehensive re-telling of the Blackadder story been assembled.
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Ben Elton profile
Ben Elton has had a hand in some of the most enduring and influential TV programmes ever made. Delve into the sparkling career of Ben Elton right here.
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Are you a superfan of Blackadder
How well do you remember the adventures of the whole damned dynasty over the centuries?
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Rowan Atkinson profile
It's almost impossible to believe that the blundering Mr Bean and cunning Blackadder are one and the same person.
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Baldrick's cunning quiz
How much do you really know about one of comedy's finest and filthiest characters?


