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Ink and Incapability

Classic sitcom about Edmund Blackadder Esq, butler to the Prince Regent in the late 18th century. Dr Samuel Johnson seeks the regent's support for his dictionary, but when it is used for firewood, Edmund must rewrite it.

29 minutes

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Credits

Role Contributor
Edmund Blackadder Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick Tony Robinson
The Prince Regent Hugh Laurie
Mrs Miggins Helen Atkinson-Wood
Dr Samuel Johnson Robbie Coltrane
Shelley Lee Cornes
Byron Steve Steen
Coleridge Jim Sweeney
Writer Richard Curtis
Writer Ben Elton
Producer John Lloyd
Producer Mandie Fletcher

Broadcasts

  • Thu 24 Sep 1987 21:30
  • Fri 13 May 1988 21:00
  • Sun 22 Jul 1990 20:05
  • Tue 28 Mar 1995 22:00
  • Wed 29 Mar 1995 01:30
  • Tue 14 Apr 1998 21:00
  • Fri 14 Jun 2002 21:30
  • Wed 20 Apr 2005 22:00
  • Christmas Day 2011 20:30
  • Sat 11 May 2013 22:00
  • Sat 10 Jun 2023 19:55

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