Series

Blackadder

“The most gripping sitcom since 1380.”

★ 8.0(544)198332m4 seasons

Blackadder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, Stan, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Blackadder

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Creator: Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton
Release date: 1983-06-15
Runtime: 32m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 24
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Blackadder

Blackadder is a 1983 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson and Ben Elton, starring Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson and Hugh Laurie. It spans 4 seasons and 24 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 544 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Blackadder in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.

Seasons (4)

The Black Adder6 eps · 1983

Blackadder II6 eps · 1986

Blackadder the Third6 eps · 1987

Blackadder Goes Forth6 eps · 1989

Cast

Rowan Atkinson

Captain Edmund Blackadder

Tony Robinson

Private S. Baldrick

Hugh Laurie

Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh

Tim McInnerny

Captain Kevin Darling

Stephen Fry

General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett

Themes & keywords

englandcivil warservantworld war iprincearmyqueen elizabeth isatiredark comedymiddle ages (476-1453)sitcomaggressive16th centuryabsurdhilarious

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blackadder in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Blackadder on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, Stan, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Blackadder on Netflix?+

Blackadder is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, Stan, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of Blackadder are there?+

Blackadder has 4 seasons and 24 episodes in total.

Who stars in Blackadder?+

Blackadder stars Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny and Stephen Fry.

When did Blackadder come out?+

Blackadder is a 1983 web series created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson and Ben Elton.

What genre is Blackadder?+

Blackadder is Comedy series.

Who created Blackadder?+

Blackadder was created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson and Ben Elton.