A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of classic sitcom Blackadder. The Royal Mail said the comedy was "still loved and revered by audiences" four decades since it first aired on the BBC.
The set comprises 12 stamps featuring a range of designs from the programme's four series, which spanned the time from medieval England to World War One. Eight depict well-known moments from the programme while four show Rowan Atkinson's character Edmund Blackadder in his different guises.
Some of the sitcom’s best-loved characters - played by stars including Sir Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Brian Blessed and the late Patsy Byrne - make an appearance. A presentation pack including all 12 stamps will be available for £19.60.
