The Latest Breaking News from Blackadder

Rowan Atkinson is bringing back Blackadder, Mr Bean and more for special project

Rowan Atkinson has teased the return of Blackadder and other comic creations as part of a new show.

BANG Premier · 4h ago

Post your questions for Miranda Richardson

She has lit up screens large and small playing Ruth Ellis, Queen Victoria’s mother, Barbara Castle, and the hilarious Queenie in Blackadder. Alternatively, you could ask about birds of prey, orangutans or playing the cello

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Ben Elton says no one is interested in his comedy any more: ‘I used to be a radical’

The stand-up comedian and writer shaped the face of British comedy in the Eighties, co-writing ‘The Young Ones’ and ‘Blackadder’, ahead of a vast career crossing film, literature, stand-up, TV presenting and musicals

The Independent UK · May 26

Blackadder Bob actress is guest starring as Death in Paradise murder victim this Sunday

Blackadder star turns up on Saint Marie in episode six of Death in Paradise

WhatToWatch · Mar 7, 2024

Blackadder Goes Forth hilarious Stephen Fry outtake revealed: 'It's Hugh bloody Laurie!'

Watch as Stephen Fry can't get through General Melchett speech without laughing because of Hugh Laurie...

WhatToWatch · Dec 15, 2023

Ben Elton: ‘Any time period would make a good Blackadder with the right jokes’

The comedian and author on his new musical about Twiggy, remembering Rik Mayall, and why he’d like to have a word with Julian Fellowes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Sadiq Khan’s shades of grey over female authors at fiction prize

The mayor has revealed he likes Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

Lost first episode of Blackadder with different actor playing Baldrick will air in UK

Philip Fox, who later had roles in Midsomer Murders and Waking the Dead, replaced Tony Robinson after he pulled out to take a year-long role with the National Theatre

Irish Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Iconic BBC comedy set to return for its 40th anniversary, hints one of its stars

Tony Robinson has hinted a major BBC comedy could be set to return to our screens 40 years after it first aired, sending the show's legion of loyal fans into a frenzy

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Blackadder's Tony Robinson inundated with support after Comic Relief comeback

Sir Tony Robison reprised the character Baldrick on Comic Relief earlier this evening, with the actor having previously played versions of the role in the four original series of sitcom Blackadder

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023