Blackadder Rides Again

2008 1h 0m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 22

Documentary

Synopsis

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This documentary marks the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of The Black Adder in 1983 and reunites the iconic cast to give their opinions on all series and specials. Narrated by John Sergeant, this in-depth guide includes interviews from the cast and crew, a clip from the pilot episode, clips from all four series and the specials, opinions about certain moments in the show, and much more. With interviews by Rowan Atkinson, writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, producer John Lloyd, Miriam Margolyes, Rik Mayall, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Tony Robinson and editor Chris Wadsworth.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Rowan Atkinson
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Richard Curtis
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Stephen Fry
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Ben Elton
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Tony Robinson
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Hugh Laurie
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Rik Mayall
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John Lloyd
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matt O'Casey
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Blackadder Features Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis and Stephen Fry carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1347512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Matt O'Casey directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Part of the "Blackadder Features Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis and Stephen Fry carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1347512 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.