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The Black Adder Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1983 - 1983
Episode 1
The Foretelling
Wed, Jun 15, 1983 30 mins
Edmund accidentally decapitates the King (Peter Cook), thus securing the crown for his father (Brian Blessed). Percy: Tim McInnerny. Baldrick: Tony Robinson. Harry: Robert East.
Episode 2
Born to Be King
Wed, Jun 22, 1983 30 mins
Resentful of Harry being named regent, Edmund schemes to disgrace him. McAngus: Alex Norton. Harry: Robert East. Baldrick: Tony Robinson.
Episode 3
The Archbishop
Wed, Jun 29, 1983 32 mins
The King gives Edmund the deadly post of Archbishop of Canterbury, jeopardizing his life and succession to the throne. King Richard: Brian Blessed. Harry: Robert East. Percy: Tim McInnerny.
Episode 4
The Queen of Spain's Beard
Wed, Jul 6, 1983 30 mins
King Richard decides his son should marry the Spanish Infanta (Miriam Margolyes), but Edmund decides otherwise. Edmund: Rowan Atkinson. Interpreter: Jim Broadbent. Mrs. Applebottom: Jane Freeman.
Episode 5
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Wed, Jul 13, 1983 30 mins
A witch hunter accuses Edmund of putting a curse on the kingdom. Edmund: Rowan Atkinson. Baldrick: Tony Robinson. Percy: Tim McInnerny. Harry: Robert East. King Richard: Brian Blessed.
Episode 6
The Black Seal
Wed, Jul 20, 1983 31 mins
Edmund deposes Percy and Baldrick, and hires six outlaws to help him take the throne. The Hawk: Patrick Allen. Mad Gerald: Himself. Jack Large: Big Mick. Sir Wilfred Death: John Hallam. Guy of Glastonbury: Patrick Malahide.
