Rowan Atkinson's ego survived four centuries of BBC history—barely.
A look back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate its 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's biggest fans including Jack Whitehall, Darren Harriott, Sarah Hadland, Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Wadia.
Acting
Miriam Margolyes narrating with barely contained glee.
Writing
Richard Curtis and Ben Elton's origin story finally unpacked.
Production
How a BBC budget of tuppence became iconic visual comedy.
Director
Clyde Holcroft
Miriam Margolyes
Self - Narrator (voice)
Rowan Atkinson
Self - Contributor
Ben Bailey Smith
Self - Contributor
Richard Boden
Self - Contributor
Jim Broadbent
Self - Contributor
Nathan Bryon
Self - Contributor
Richard Curtis
Self - Contributor
Ben Elton
Self - Contributor
Stephen Fry
Self - Contributor
Gabrielle Glaister
Self - Contributor
Sarah Hadland
Self - Contributor
Darren Harriott
Self - Contributor
Reginald D. Hunter
Self - Contributor
Hugh Laurie
Self - Contributor
John Lloyd
Self - Contributor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Blackadder' theme is actually a genuine medieval tune called 'The Prince's Entry'—composer Howard Goodall just added electric guitar for Series 2 onward.
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