Blackadder (1986-2000)
Blackadder is one of the best sitcoms ever, running for 4 series and several specials. Each series was set in a different historic period, with Rowan Atkinson as Blackadder and Tony Robinson as his sidekick Baldrick.
Hugh appeared in three of the four series. In the second series, he guest starred in two episodes (different characters). In the third series he was a regular cast member, playing George, the Prince Regent. He was also a regular cast member in the fourth series, playing another George - Lieut. George Colthurst St. Barleigh. Hugh also appeared in most of the specials, usually as someone named George.
The series and all specials are available on DVD, at a minimum in the US and the UK.
The BBC has an online guide to the series. Another useful site is Blackadder Hall.
Blackadder II (Jan/Feb 1986)
Series 2 was set at the court of Elizabeth I. For more information, see the BBC Comedy page.
Episode 5: Beer (13 Feb 1986)
Hugh appeared as Simon Partridge, an Elizabethan frat boy. The 1:29 clip has Simon and friends arriving to wish Blackadder a happy birthday and welcoming Melchett (Stephen Fry) to the party. Capped from TV broadcast.
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46 screencaps taken from all of Hugh's scenes
Episode 6: Chains (20 Feb 1986)
4:22 excerpt with Hugh as evil Prince Ludwig, a master of disguise, introducing himself to Blackadder and Melchett. Capped from TV broadcast.
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Blackadder the Third (Sep/Oct 1987)
Series 3 was set in Regency England, with Blackadder serving as butler to George, the Prince Regent (played by Hugh). For more information on the series, see the BBC Comedy page.
Episode 1: Dish and Dishonesty
1:54 extract of 3 bits from episode: the Prince wondering what's happened to his socks, trying to pronounce antidisestablishmentarianism, and learning about rotten boroughs. Capped from TV broadcast.
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35 screencaps taken from all of Hugh's scenes
Episode 2:
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Episode 3:
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Episode 4: Sense and Senility (8 Oct 1987)
2:30 selection with Prince George learning how to give a speech. Capped from TV broadcast.
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99 screencaps taken from all of Hugh's scenes
Episode 5:
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Episode 6:
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Blackadder Goes Forth (Sep - Nov 1989)
The fourth series was set on the Western Front of World War I. Hugh appeared as Lieut. George Colthurst St. Barleigh, serving with Captain Blackadder and Private Baldrick. For more info, see the BBC Comedy page.
Plan A: Captain Cook (28 Sep 1989)
2:31 excerpts with George painting a picture and meeting General Melchett, who reviews a painting. Capped from TV broadcast.
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screencaps from all of Hugh's scenes
Plan B: Corporal Punishment (5 Oct 1989)
1:49 scene with Blackadder meeting his legal counsel. Capped from TV broadcast.
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screencaps from all of Hugh's scenes
Plan C: Major Star (12 Oct 1989)
2:57 excerpt with 'Georgina' getting engaged to Melchiot on BBCWorldwide YouTube
Plan D:
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Plan E:
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Plan F:
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Specials
The Cavalier Years (5 Feb 1988)
Hugh supposedly appeared as one of Cromwell's Roundheads in this Comic Relief special. However, I haven't been able to spot him. If you know where to find him, please let me know :)
The Cavalier Years can be found on the series II disc in the US DVD release.
Blackadder's Christmas Carol (23 Dec 1988)
Hugh appeared in the Regency and Future segments.
2:07 selections from the Regency segment, with Hugh as the Prince Regent playing charades and asking for a story. Capped from TV broadcast.
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67 screencaps from all of Hugh's scenes
Blackadder Back & Forth (1 Oct 2000)
In this millennium special Hugh appeared as Viscount George Bufton-Tufton and Georgius, a Roman soldier.
clip & screencaps: TBD
About Blackadder
Noel Edmonds (1988)
4:25 "Clown Court" segment with outtakes from Blackadder II and Baldrick in the dock. Hugh appears in several of the outtakes, though generally not as the person screwing up. Capped from OTA VHS recording supplied by tourmaline. There are some tracking problems in the first few seconds; video is OK after that.
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transcript
Behind the Screen (16 Oct 1989)
8:12 program for BBC2 behind-the-scenes at the making of Blackadder Goes Forth, presented by Neil Mullarkey. Hugh isn't interviewed, but he is shown shooting the "I Spy" scene with Tony Robinson and Rowan Atkinson. Capped from OTA VHS recording supplied by tourmaline.
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Comic Relief Complete Fluff-Ups (Mar 1997)
2:14 segment of Blackadder outtakes from Comic Relief's Complete Fluff-Ups." Outtakes are from Blackadder II, III, and IV, and include Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Rik Mayall, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie. Capped from OTA VHS recording supplied by Tourmaline. Video is very jittery.
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1:00 segment of the Blackadder outtakes from Comic Relief's Complete Fluff-Ups featuring Fry & Laurie in "Corporal Punishment," from a less jittery source. Capped from NTSC DVD of PAL recordings by Cathie.
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The Blackadder outtakes are included on the UK DVD Seriously Funny (2002, 2 Entertain Video).
Britain's Best Sitcom (17 Jan 2004)
Britain's Best Sitcom was a BBC countdown of the funniest UK sitcoms, as voted by viewers. More information about the series is available on the BBC website. Each of the top 10 sitcoms was rewarded with an hour-long episode devoted to the program; the first of these episodes was devoted to Blackadder, which came in 2nd in the final vote to Only Fools and Horses. The Best Sitcom episode includes many clips from all 4 series, along with comments from Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerney, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Ben Elton, Richard Curtis, John Lloyd, and more.
This 11:21 collection of excerpts focuses on the segments with comments from or about Hugh, plus the final segment on the "Goodbyee" episode. Clipped from OTA digital recording supplied by a fan in the UK. resolution: 512 x 384
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The Ultimate Sitcom (2 Jan 2006)
In The Ultimate Sitcom, comedy actors, writers, directors, and producers were interviewed to determine the 20 best-loved sitcoms from the US and UK. Blackadder was selected as the 8th best.
This 4:14 segment includes clips from series 1, 2, and 4, as well as comments from Ben Elton and Tony Robinson. Hugh appears in a couple of the clips from series 4. Spoilers for the final scene of series 4. Clipped from OTA digital recording supplied by a fan in the UK.
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Promos
0:10 promo for BBC America's "The Underground" comedy block, which includes a clip of Baldrick (Tony Robinson), George (Hugh Laurie), and Melchett (Stephen Fry) from Blackadder Goes Forth. The video loses sync at the end, but is fine during the Blackadder clip. Aired 3 Feb 2006. Capped from TV broadcast.
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The Daily Show (16 May 2006)
1:03 excerpt from interview with Denis Leary, in which he plugs many CDs and DVDs, including Blackadder Goes Forth, and says many complimentary things about Hugh.
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The BAFTA TV Awards (20 May 2007)
12:17 excerpt of Stephen Fry presenting the Fellowship award to Richard Curtis, co-writer of Blackadder. Includes clips from several shows, including Blackadder, and charitable events, plus comments from Ben Elton, Dawn French, Lenny Henry, Bill Nighy, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Bono and others.
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Blackadder: The Whole Rotten Saga (9 Oct 2008)
This is a documentary for the 25th anniversary of Blackadder. While it did have apparently new interviews with some of the cast, the interviews with Hugh are from 2004 at the latest, as bits from the same interview were used in the Britain's Best Sitcom episode on Blackadder. (I did screencaps for that, so did not cap this program.)
Sunday Sun article
UKTV G.O.L.D. video clips (46.9MB ZIP of clips)
9:30 excerpts focused on Hugh, including comments from Hugh and others about Prince Ludwig, Prince George (and hitting Hugh), the historical setting, and Lieutenant George. Clipped from AVI supplied by a fan in the UK.
I would appreciate it if you don't post these clips on YouTube or other public video hosting sites.
Blackadder Rides Again (25 Dec 2008)
11:16 excerpts from the BBC's 25th anniversary documentary about Blackadder. Excerpts include new interviews with Hugh (apparently filmed during a break on the set of House), rehearsal footage from Blackadder Goes Forth, and a segment on the making of the final scene in the "Goodbyee" episode.
I would appreciate it if you don't post these clips on YouTube or other public video hosting sites.
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Desert Island Discs - Tony Robinson (3 Jul 2011)
5:14 excerpts of Tony Robinson talking about Blackadder during his appearance on Desert Island Discs. Includes a brief mention of Hugh.
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Last updated 3 Jul 2011. File links verified 4 Jan 2008.