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Cast of Blackadder returns for one-off ±«Óãtv One Christmas special
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Rowan Atkinson and the cast of legendary comedy series Blackadder are back for a one-off documentary special this Christmas on ±«Óãtv One.
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Blackadder Rides Again will feature the iconic cast in a documentary to mark 25 years since the original ±«Óãtv transmission of the much-loved sitcom, first broadcast in 1983.
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Blackadder Rides Again will include the first ever in-depth interview with Rowan Atkinson, on his personal experience of playing Edmund Blackadder and being involved in the sitcom and its phenomenal success.
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Set to join Rowan are the core cast and writing team who have gone on to become some of the greatest names in entertainment, both in the UK and US.
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These include: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Miranda Richardson, Tim McInnerny and Tony Robinson.
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Ricky Kelehar, Executive Producer and Director of Factual Entertainment, Tiger Aspect, Productions, said: "We are extremely excited to have persuaded the entire creative team behind this iconic sitcom to appear in the same show for the very first time since they all worked together.
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"Many of them have since gone on to become towering talents around the world, including Rowan – who has never before spoken in detail about playing the fantastic anti-hero, Edmund Blackadder."
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Katie Taylor, Executive Editor Comedy Entertainment, said: "Blackadder is one of the ±«Óãtv's most successful sitcoms of all time and how better to celebrate its 25th anniversary than a retrospective look at what makes this popular series so special.
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"Featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes insight from its renowned cast and writers, Blackadder Rides Again is essential viewing this Christmas for all comedy fans."
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Blackadder Rides Again is a 60-minute documentary made by Tiger Aspect Productions for ±«Óãtv One.
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Matt O'Casey is producer and director, Ricky Kelehar is executive producer with John Lloyd (producer of Blackadder, Spitting Image, Not The Nine O'Clock News) as programme consultant.
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The documentary was commissioned for ±«Óãtv One by Katie Taylor, ±«Óãtv Executive Editor Comedy Entertainment.
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Notes to Editors
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The Black Adder (±«Óãtv One, 1983)
The first series of Blackadder set in 15th century medieval England.
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Blackadder II (±«Óãtv One, 1986)
The second series of Blackadder set in the late 16th century.
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Blackadder the Third (±«Óãtv One, 1987)
The third series of Blackadder set in Regency England.
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Blackadder Goes Forth (±«Óãtv One, 1989)
The fourth and final Blackadder series set during the First World War. Ìý
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