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Purple Velvet Bohemian · 02-16-2001, 09:30 PM

Does anyone else like it? It is actually a number of series that are connected through Edmond Blackadder. He is the main character is each series, in the first series he is a medeival prince, the second he is a Lord in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, the third he's the personal servant to Prince George in the 1700's, and the last he is a soldier in World War I. All of the characters are supposed to be decendants of the orginal character who is the prince in the first series. I love this show, and it is my favorite Britcom by far! It stars Rowan Atkinson ( he plays Mr. Bean) as Blackadder, and it also starred people like Hugh Laurie, and Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson, so you know it's good!

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japfles · 05-10-2001, 04:36 AM

The 'Blackadder' series was fantastic.
The best series, arguably, was the second one set in Elizabethan times.
The writing throughout the 2nd, 3rd and 4th series was almost flawless.
Did you manage to get to see 'Blackadder Back & Forth'? It was a one-off special originally shown in the Millennium Dome in London and then was broadcast by Sky in the UK last year.

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Audi · 08-03-2001, 08:28 PM

Black Adder was the best of its type Edmund Black adder was such an unrepentant worm who wouldn't love him.
Rowan Atkinson and the whole cast and the recurring visits by some of the best British comedians made the show (all four series) one of the best.

Mossopp · 08-05-2001, 07:23 AM

I liked the second series. Did any of you ever seen that episode where Edmund thought he was gay and he went to that doctor to get 'cured'? That was so funny!!

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Mossopp · 08-08-2001, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by japfles:
Did you manage to get to see 'Blackadder Back & Forth'? It was a one-off special originally shown in the Millennium Dome in London and then was broadcast by Sky in the UK last year.

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Hey! I saw 'Blackadder - Back and Forth' on Sky One tonight! How funny was that bit when Edmund was trying to explain to the Queen what Tesco Bonus Points are!!!!!

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japfles · 08-09-2001, 01:25 AM

LOL! Yeah, '...Back & Forth' definitely has its moments.

17Mar59 · 01-15-2002, 09:39 PM

Did anyone catch the fact that the Captain in "Potatoes"
was played by Tom Baker?

japfles · 01-16-2002, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 17Mar59
Did anyone catch the fact that the Captain in "Potatoes"
was played by Tom Baker?

"You have a woman's hand my Lord!!!"

TJL · 01-16-2002, 09:52 PM

"Baldrick, in the Amazonian rain forests there are tribes of Indians as yet untouched by civilization who have developed more convincing Charlie Caplin impressions than yours."
- Capt. Edmund Blackadder

japfles · 01-17-2002, 10:23 PM

"This is the stickiest situation since Sticky the Stick Insect got stuck on a sticky bun"

"Ask anyone who they prefer, Captain Flasheart or the man who cleans the public toilets in Aberdeen, they go for Wee Jock Poo Pong McPlop every time!"

"He's about as effective as a cat-flap in an elephant house"

TJL · 01-17-2002, 10:45 PM

"If you want something done right, kill Baldrick before you start!"

If you get the chance pick up "Blackadder - The Whole Damn Dynasty," the complete scripts of all four series.

I was wondering if Blackadder back and forth is available on VHS or DVD. ANyone have any ideas?

TJL · 01-26-2002, 09:39 PM

To answer my own question from a previous post;

I picked up Blackadder - Back And Forth on DVD today.
It's awsome!

"Your brain's so minute Baldrick, that if a hungry cannibal cracked your head open, there wouldn't be enough to cover a small water buscuit."
- Capt. Edmund Blackadder

japfles · 02-11-2002, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by TJL
To answer my own question from a previous post;

I picked up Blackadder - Back And Forth on DVD today.
It's awsome!

Presumably a region 1 release?
Did it have Blackadder - The Cavalier Years as a bonus and also Baldrick's Video Diary?

TJL · 02-11-2002, 04:39 PM

The Back and Forth DVD does have Baldric's diary.
"The Cavalier Years" wasn't included with the package.
I do have that episode on the Black Adder VHS Box set.

Tourmaline · 03-10-2002, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by 17Mar59
Did anyone catch the fact that the Captain in "Potatoes"
was played by Tom Baker?

The first time I saw this ep, I didn't realise it was Tom Baker until I saw his name on the end credits. But he was brilliant!

Unfortunately he makes no mention of this appearance whatsoever in his autobiography ("Who On Earth Is Tom Baker", HarperCollins, 1997).

02-16-2001, 09:30 PM	#1
Purple Velvet Bohemian Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2001 Location: Flint, Michigan USA Posts: 75	My favorite Britcom is The Black Adder! Does anyone else like it? It is actually a number of series that are connected through Edmond Blackadder. He is the main character is each series, in the first series he is a medeival prince, the second he is a Lord in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, the third he's the personal servant to Prince George in the 1700's, and the last he is a soldier in World War I. All of the characters are supposed to be decendants of the orginal character who is the prince in the first series. I love this show, and it is my favorite Britcom by far! It stars Rowan Atkinson ( he plays Mr. Bean) as Blackadder, and it also starred people like Hugh Laurie, and Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson, so you know it's good! [This message has been edited by Purple Velvet Bohemian (edited 02-16-2001).]

01-16-2002, 09:52 PM	#9
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	"Baldrick, in the Amazonian rain forests there are tribes of Indians as yet untouched by civilization who have developed more convincing Charlie Caplin impressions than yours." - Capt. Edmund Blackadder
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05-10-2001, 04:36 AM	#2
japfles The Japster Frequent Poster Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 145	The 'Blackadder' series was fantastic. The best series, arguably, was the second one set in Elizabethan times. The writing throughout the 2nd, 3rd and 4th series was almost flawless. Did you manage to get to see 'Blackadder Back & Forth'? It was a one-off special originally shown in the Millennium Dome in London and then was broadcast by Sky in the UK last year. [This message has been edited by japfles (edited 05-10-2001).]

08-03-2001, 08:28 PM	#3
Audi Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 12	Black Adder was the best of its type Edmund Black adder was such an unrepentant worm who wouldn't love him. Rowan Atkinson and the whole cast and the recurring visits by some of the best British comedians made the show (all four series) one of the best.

08-05-2001, 07:23 AM	#4
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	I liked the second series. Did any of you ever seen that episode where Edmund thought he was gay and he went to that doctor to get 'cured'? That was so funny!! ------------------ "This life has been a test. If it were an actual life you would have recieved instructions on where to go and what to do." - Angela, 'My So-called Life' "...everything was there and around us. We knew exactly who we were and exactly where we were going. It was grand." - Gordie, 'Stand By Me' Please visit Mossopp's TV Corner - http://members3.boardhost.com/TVcorner

08-09-2001, 01:25 AM	#6
japfles The Japster Frequent Poster Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 145	LOL! Yeah, '...Back & Forth' definitely has its moments.

01-15-2002, 09:39 PM	#7
17Mar59 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 03, 2002 Location: washington state Posts: 475	Did anyone catch the fact that the Captain in "Potatoes" was played by Tom Baker?

01-17-2002, 10:23 PM	#10
japfles The Japster Frequent Poster Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 145	"This is the stickiest situation since Sticky the Stick Insect got stuck on a sticky bun" "Ask anyone who they prefer, Captain Flasheart or the man who cleans the public toilets in Aberdeen, they go for Wee Jock Poo Pong McPlop every time!" "He's about as effective as a cat-flap in an elephant house"

01-17-2002, 10:45 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	"If you want something done right, kill Baldrick before you start!" If you get the chance pick up "Blackadder - The Whole Damn Dynasty," the complete scripts of all four series. I was wondering if Blackadder back and forth is available on VHS or DVD. ANyone have any ideas?

01-26-2002, 09:39 PM	#12
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	To answer my own question from a previous post; I picked up Blackadder - Back And Forth on DVD today. It's awsome! "Your brain's so minute Baldrick, that if a hungry cannibal cracked your head open, there wouldn't be enough to cover a small water buscuit." - Capt. Edmund Blackadder

02-11-2002, 04:39 PM	#14
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	The Back and Forth DVD does have Baldric's diary. "The Cavalier Years" wasn't included with the package. I do have that episode on the Black Adder VHS Box set.