The Blackadder Podcast

Aug 22 2023 30 ep. 35 mins 1k
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The Blackadder Podcast is a fortnightly show looking back at each episode of the classic BBC comedy. From the team that brought you the Columbo Podcast and the Jonathan Creek Podcast, Gerry and Iain look at the stories, characters, cast and trivia that have made Blackadder one of the BBC's most popular series of all time.

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Introducing The Poker Face Podcast

Aug 22 2023 91 mins  
Gerry and Iain return to the original Columbo Podcast feed this week to begin a ten-week run looking at the first season of Poker Face, a new drama with strong influences from the Lieutenant’s investigations. Tune in to see how the show stacks up and whether it’s a worthy successor to the classic series. We’d […]

The Last Podcast – Episode 28

May 29 2018 23 mins  
After four series and three specials we've come to the end of our Blackadder odyssey. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look back at the best the show had to offer and consider how well it stands up 30 years on.

Back and Forth – Episode 27

May 15 2018 43 mins  
Back and Forth was a special episode of Blackadder created as part of an exhibition to mark the turn of the century at the Millennium Dome and saw the Lord Blackadder of the time travel through history to impress his friends. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider skipping ahead to the next episode.

The Black Seal – Episode 26

May 02 2018 38 mins  
The Black Seal was the final episode of The Black Adder and saw Prince Edmund take the destiny of the crown into his own hands. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider team-building strategies and robust recruitment policies.

Witchsmeller Pursuivant – Episode 25

Apr 17 2018 30 mins  
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.

The Queen of Spain’s Beard – Episode 24

Apr 04 2018 31 mins  
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.

The Archbishop – Episode 23

Mar 21 2018 34 mins  
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.

Born to be King – Episode 22

Mar 06 2018 33 mins  
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.

The Foretelling – Episode 21

Feb 20 2018 39 mins  
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.

Goodbyeee – Episode 20

Feb 07 2018 38 mins  
Goodbyeee was the final episode of Blackadder Goes Forth and features one last desperate attempt by Edmund to avoid going over the top. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider the values of comradeship, sacrifice and recognition of the realities of war.