Fair rating?Blackadder· Season 1 · Episode 3
The Archbishop
Edmund is less than pleased when he's appointed to the dangerous post of Archbishop of Canterbury, but there's no wriggling out of the job. Can he avoid the sort of grisly fate that has befallen three previous incumbents?
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#4In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 24 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
1983First airedJune 29, 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
Bert Parnabyas Cain, A PeasantRoy Evansas Abel, A Peasant
Paul McDowellas Herbert, Archbishop of Canterbury
Arthur Hewlettas Godfrey, Archbishop of Canterbury
Arthur Hewlettas William, Bishop of London
David Nunnas Messenger
Bill Wallisas Sir Justin de Boinod
William Russellas The Duke of WinchesterDavid Delveas Sir George de Boeuf
Joyce Grantas Mother Superior