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27-09-2019, 08:05 PM
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Blackadder.

I have just been given a boxed set of this - in spite of the fact that I have repeatedly said I find Rowan Atkinson repulsive and don't want to see it. However, the friend who donated it assures me that it is so funny I will overcome my dislike and laugh my stockings off. I'm not so sure.

What do others think?
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27-09-2019, 08:12 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

Well I must admit I don't normally change my mind if I don't like something, Tabby.
A thought just occurred to me though - if your friend knew you didn't like Rown Atkinson, was he/she just having a laugh or do you think it was a genuine pressy?

I would say give it a try, even if only a short burst, at least then you can say with a clear conscience you had a look, and thank you, but it wasn't for you.
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27-09-2019, 08:25 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

My best advice is to give Series 1 a miss - it is not indicative of the rest of the series and will put you right off .....
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27-09-2019, 08:34 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

Blackadder Goes Forth is one of the funniest series ever made .It is however quite dark and contains some satirical views of WW1 and the way it’s was conducted ( lions lead by donkeys )
The last episode is poignant.

The character of Captain Blackadder is nothing like Mr Bean .
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27-09-2019, 08:35 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

Agreed Omah!
But you will laugh your socks off at ALL the others Tabs!
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27-09-2019, 09:19 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

Thanks everyone - will give it a try over the weekend.
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27-09-2019, 09:22 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

Originally Posted by Mups ->
Well I must admit I don't normally change my mind if I don't like something, Tabby.
A thought just occurred to me though - if your friend knew you didn't like Rown Atkinson, was he/she just having a laugh or do you think it was a genuine pressy?
Definitely genuine, Mups. She couldn't believe I had never actually seen it - and she finds it so funny that she is convinced I will too. Have just noticed Miranda Richardson is in it - she's a good actress - seen her in lots of things.
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27-09-2019, 09:30 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

I love Blackadder

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27-09-2019, 09:35 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

Oh - I hadn't realised Stephen Fry was in it - it becomes more interesting by the minute!
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27-09-2019, 11:12 PM
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Re: Blackadder.

Along with Fawlty Towers one of the funniest British Comedies ever. Baldrick steals the show in most episodes. I have the whole set and I've watched the whole lot at least 10 times. But yes I do agree the first series is way below par with the rest.
 
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