Fair rating?Blackadder· Season 1 · Episode 2
Born to Be King
With the king away fighting in the Crusades, the arrival of Lord Dougal McAngus provides Edmund with an opportunity to seize power. But he really should have taken a closer look at those documents declaring brother Harry to be illegitimate...
Streaming on (US) 
See all
#3In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#10All-timeof 24 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
1983First airedJune 22, 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
Angus Deaytonas Jumping Jew of Jerusalem
Alex Nortonas McAngus, Duke of ArgyllJoolia Capplemanas Celia, Countess of Cheltenham
Martin Clarkeas Sir Dominick Prique of Stratford
Martin Soanas 2nd Wooferoonie
Malcolm Hardeeas 3rd Wooferoonie
Patrick Allenas Narrator (voice)
