The Blackadder (1983)
The basis of this first series is that Richard III didn't murder the Princes in the tower and one grew up to be Richard, Duke of York. Also Henry VII didn't win the battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, it was won by Richard who became King for thirteen years. Henry VII became King after this and changed the dates so King Richard IV didn't exist. Richard III was accidently killed by Edmund Blackadder the youngest of Richard IV's two sons.

Edmund alongside dimm-witted Percy and Baldrick plotted for Edmund to become King after Richard IV.

This first series was a completely original concept. The first line-up was/ and is not the most popular amongst fans (but I think its great personally). Baldrick (the underdog in other series)appears more clever than Blackadder (who was renouned for his smarts in other series.

Cast for this series
Blackadder: Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick: Tony Robinson
Percy: Tim McInnery
King Richard IV: Brian Blessed
The Queen: Elspet Gray
Prince Harry of Wales (Edmunds brother): Robert East

Episodes
1)The Foretelling
2)Born to be King
3)The Archbishop
4)The Queen of Spain's Beard
5)Witchsmeller Pursuivant
6)The Black Seal
The sound of hoof beats cross the glade...
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