10 Fun Facts About Blackadder Quiz

Which actor played the titular character, Edmund Blackadder, across all four main series?

Rowan Atkinson starred as Edmund Blackadder in all four main series and several specials. His character's personality evolved from a snivelling wretch to a cunning schemer across the different historical settings.

Who co-created and wrote the first series of Blackadder with Rowan Atkinson?

Richard Curtis co-created and wrote 'The Black Adder', the first series, with Rowan Atkinson. Ben Elton joined Curtis as a writer for the subsequent three series.

In which historical conflict is the series Blackadder Goes Forth set?

Blackadder Goes Forth is set in 1917 on the Western Front of the First World War, depicting Captain Edmund Blackadder's attempts to avoid being sent 'over the top'.

What is the name of Blackadder's often dim-witted servant, played by Tony Robinson, who appears in all installments?

Tony Robinson played Baldrick, Blackadder's servant, in all four main series and specials. Baldrick is known for his 'cunning plans' and often dim-witted nature, though his intelligence varied in the first series.

Which actor played Lord Percy Percy in the first two series and Prince George in Blackadder the Third and Lieutenant George in Blackadder Goes Forth?

Hugh Laurie played the buffoonish Prince George in Blackadder the Third and the idealistic Lieutenant George in Blackadder Goes Forth. He also made a guest appearance in Blackadder II.

Which recurring character is known for frequently exclaiming 'Wibble!'?

General Melchett, played by Stephen Fry, is known for his blustering personality and frequent exclamation of 'Wibble!' in Blackadder Goes Forth.

What was the full title of the very first Blackadder series?

The first series, which aired in 1983, was titled 'The Black Adder' and was set in 1485 at the end of the British Middle Ages.

In Blackadder the Third, what famous literary figure does Blackadder attempt to assist with his dictionary?

In 'Ink and Incapability', an episode of Blackadder the Third, Edmund Blackadder attempts to assist Dr. Samuel Johnson with the publication of his dictionary, though with his usual self-serving motives.

Which actress played Queen Elizabeth I in Blackadder II?

Miranda Richardson played the temperamental Queen Elizabeth I, often referred to as 'Queenie', in Blackadder II.

What is the rank of Stephen Fry's character, Melchett, in Blackadder Goes Forth?

Stephen Fry played the blustering General Melchett in Blackadder Goes Forth, who rallies his troops from a château behind the front lines.