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S1E1: Blackadder
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"Blackadder" is a British comedy that originally aired in 1983. It was created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson with the concept of exploring historical periods and characters in a comedic and satirical manner. With each new series a different era is visited. Atkinson's portrayal of Edmund became iconic and helped the show become an all time classic in British television comedy.
Can Shakespearean style work on a comedic television show? And if so will it hold up 40 year later. Listen as the guys deep dive Blackadder's pilot episode, "The Foretelling" and find out.
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Elspet Gray, Robert East, & Patrick Allen
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