Fair rating?Blackadder· Season 1 · Episode 4
The Queen of Spain's Beard
The King wishes to form an alliance between England and Spain, and insists that Edmund marries the Infanta Maria Escalosa of Spain. Edmund is unimpressed by her lack of beauty.
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#1In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 24 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
1983First airedJuly 6, 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 WalesNatasha Kingas Princess Leia of Hungary
Miriam Margolyesas Infanta Maria Escalosa of Spain
Jim Broadbentas Don Speekingleesh, An InterpreterJohn Rapleyas Rev. Lloyd
Harriet Keevilas Lady on Ramparts
Willoughby Goddardas ArchbishopRichard Mitchleyas 2nd Messenger
David Nunnas 4th Messenger
David Nunnas 3rd Messenger
Stephen Tateas Lord Chiswick
