Blackadder has proved itself to be one of the funniest and most popular TV comedies ever shown in the UK. Caught up in a world where everyone else seems either stupid or inept, Blackadder—the central protagonist of the series—is at a loss to understand why problems and bizarre situations should follow him around like a bad smell (much like his sidekick Baldrick, in fact). With only his wit to save him—and often with the burden of some not-very-cunning plans—Blackadder tries to improve his lot in life, but barely manages to muddle through at all. The best of Blackadder's cutting comments, evil machinations, double entendres and opinions are examined in this detailed companion to this cult British comedy. Considering each episode from the untransmitted pilot to the new Millennium Special. Cunning also takes a look at TV comedy shows that have been inspired by Black adder and tells you everything there is to know about the much-loved programme. *This is the first and only episode guide to the Blackadder comedy phenomenon. *Provides episode guides that accompany all four series *Includes an assessment of the precedents of Blackadder and also its legacy *Written by the authors of Virgin's best-selling Red Dwarf Programme Guide