Fair rating?Blackadder· Season 1 · Episode 1
The Foretelling
Edmund accidentally kills King Richard III but, unexpectedly, the tragedy makes him a prince - so Edmund decides he now needs a more striking name for himself. But the mood of celebration is shattered when he realises the identity of the nobleman Lord Percy has agreed to shelter in the castle.
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#6In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#24All-timeof 24 rated episodes
−0.6vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
1983First airedJune 15, 1983
Guest stars
Tim McInnernyas Percy, Duke of Northumberland
Tony Robinsonas Baldrick, Son of Robin the Dung Gatherer
Elspet Grayas Gertrude, Queen of Flanders
Robert Eastas Harry, Prince of Wales
Peter Cookas Richard IIIKathleen St. Johnas Goneril
Gretchen Franklinas Cordelia
Peter Bensonas Henry VIIPhilip Kendallas Painter
Barbara Milleras Regan
Patrick Allenas Narrator (voice)
