It's odd isn't it. There's a British sitcom called "Black Adder" staring Rown Atkinson, it is one my absolute favourites, 4 series with only 6 episodes in each. I must have seen each of them at least 15 or 20 times over the past 30-35 years. Each and everytime I've watched them, I'll find myself laughing at different things each time which I hadn't previously, as my world view and knowledge thereof, improves. It is a masterpiece, of writing. Co-written by......Richard Curtis, of 4 Weddings a d a Funeral fame, for all you film buffs🙄😂, and no, I've not seen that either🤷🏻♂️😂.
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Omg, you had me at Rown Atkinson! Name of show sounds familiar, but could be I'd heard "Dark Adder" in a video game or something. Holy shit! I must see this now..well, soon
If you've not seen it, it's ABSOLUTE GOLD. The first series is a bit slow and clunky but the last 3 are phenomenal.
1st Series: The dark ages.
2nd Series: Elizabethan.
3rd Series: Georgian.
4th Series: The 1st World War, while still funny, it's actually quite moving and thought provoking this one!
Unless I have amnesia, I've not seen! Giddy now
Enjoy. I'm almost certain you will🙏🏻.
The first Series was made in, I think, 1982. A very young Rowan!
Aired in 83, per wikipedo
Hope the age of production doesn't hurt my enjoyment
As I say, the first series isn't the best, but fight through it, the last 3 are brilliant. As well as Rowan there are appreances and guest appearances by Rik Mayal (Guest) and also, Steven Fry (Permanent, great characters).
Oh, and Hugh Lory😂.
Love him in this show!
Oof, fight through 3 eps is a tall order, especially if I have to convince others to watch with me. But I think I can manage
In that case, just the the 1st series off, or watch it on your own, when your husband has gone to bed😬😜.
Good idea. He's not too bright, shouldn't notice the continuity gap
I won't ruin anything for you, but as we're both wordsmiths (Of a fashion), there's an episode, during the 3rd Series, that involves Dr Johnson, who actually wrote the first English dictionary. It is so so so funny😂😂😂.
I promise that is the only spoiler I'll post. He's having a piss up with his mates, and his Puritan Aunt and Uncle turn up😂😂😂😂.
I loooooove Blackadder! Absolute classic show.
Rowan Atkinson is amazing 🤩
And Ben Elton (who I adore) also co-wrote.
Funniest stand up show I’ve ever seen in person was Ben Elton.
