Blackadder (1983): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Blackadder first went out in June 1983 on BBC One. It ran until 1989, with 4 series and 24 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder through four ages of English history, with Tony Robinson’s Baldrick and a cunning plan. The last episode of Blackadder Goes Forth is one of the great endings.

The details

First broadcast: 15 June 1983
Originally on: BBC One
On air: 1983–1989
Series: 4
Episodes: 24
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy, History
First episode: “The Foretelling”

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Blackadder: quick answers

When did Blackadder start?

On 15 June 1983, on BBC One.

How many episodes of Blackadder are there?

24 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 4 series. The last aired in 1989.

Where can I watch Blackadder now?

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Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.