Category Archives: Blackadder

Blackadder II – Bells (1986)

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Rather than become a prostitute as her father desires, Kate decides to seek her fortune in London disguised as a male. She gains employment in the house of Edmund Blackadder, who finds himself strangely attracted to this new “manservant” and … Continue reading →

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Blackadder II – Head (1986)

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Following the execution of the Lord High Executioner himself, Queen Elizabeth appoints Edmund Blackadder to the post. Blackadder is hardly excited as nobody ever lasts very long in the role. Delegating the entire operation to the incompotent Lord Percy, he … Continue reading →

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Blackadder II – Potato (1986)

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Following an audience with Sir Walter Raleigh, Queen Elizabeth announces the possibility of her marrying an adventurer. Edmund Blackadder immediately announces his own voyage of discovery, despite his lack of experience, a ship or crew, personal courage, or the intention … Continue reading →

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Blackadder II – Money (1986)

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

The president of the Bank of the Black Monks (“service with a smile and a stab”) threatens Edmund with torture and death unless he repays the £1000 he owes. While always portraying himself as fabulously wealthy, Blackadder is in fact … Continue reading →

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Blackadder II – Beer (1986)

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Edmund Blackadder is thrilled when his wealthy but puritanical relatives announce their desire to meet and discuss his inheritance. While planning a ingratiatingly spartan and fundamentalist dinner for them, he is summoned to court where he accidentally agrees to host … Continue reading →

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