Witchsmeller Pursuivant - Episode 25 - The Blackadder Podcast

Witchsmeller Pursuivant – Episode 25

Witchsmeller Pursuivant was the penultimate episode of The Black Adder and featured one of the first televised criminal trials to include evidence from an equine witness. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider the greatest challenges to face this nation since the Swiss Invasion.

 

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The Queen of Spain's Beard - Episode 24 - The Blackadder Podcast

The Queen of Spain’s Beard – Episode 24

The Queen of Spain’s Beard was the fourth episode of The Black Adder and featured a masterclass in the noble art of translation. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider shotgun weddings and the nutritional value of a glass of water at midnight.

 

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The Archbishop - Episode 23 - The Blackadder Podcast

The Archbishop – Episode 23

The Archbishop was the third episode of The Black Adder and featured a cunning attempt by King Richard to cut short the dispute between church and state over bequests from the wealthy. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider secret escapes and the ethics of selling authentic relics online.

 

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Born to be King - Episode 22 - The Blackadder Podcast

Born to be King – Episode 22

Born to be King was the second episode of The Black Adder and saw Edmund seek to take advantage of the King’s presumed death in battle to usurp the throne. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider the importance of getting your dates right.

 

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The Foretelling - Episode 21 - The Blackadder Podcast

The Foretelling – Episode 21

The Foretelling was the first episode of The Black Adder and introduces viewers to Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh and a couple of familiar cohorts. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider the value of first impressions and whether historical context is important to a comedy show.

 

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