Blackadder

Spanning over five centuries of British history, the landmark BBC sitcom Blackadder follows the cyclical misfortunes of the cunning, sardonic Edmund Blackadder and his dim-witted servant Baldrick as they navigate pivotal, and perilous, eras of civilization with allies and foes like George, Percy & the hilarious General Melchett. From the Middle Ages, to the reign of Elizabeth I, to the Regency Era & even the trenches of World War I.

• Director: Martin Shardlow
• Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny, Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson, Brian Blessed, Robbie Coltrane