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Blackadder· Season 1 · Episode 6

The Black Seal

S01E06·7.6·July 20, 1983·30m·BBC One

Edmund makes a pact with the six most evil men in the kingdom in a bid to seize power. However, he is thwarted by the arrival of his nemesis, who imprisons him in a dungeon with Mad Gerald. When he eventually gets free, Edmund sets his original plan in motion - but have his co-conspirators stayed loyal?

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#5In Season 1of 6 rated episodes

#20All-timeof 24 rated episodes

−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8

1983First airedJuly 20, 1983

Guest stars

Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnernyas Percy, Duke of Northumberland

Tony Robinson

Tony Robinsonas Baldrick, Son of Robin the Dung Gatherer

Elspet Gray

Elspet Grayas Gertrude, Queen of Flanders

Robert East

Robert Eastas Harry, Prince of Wales

Bert Parnaby

Bert Parnabyas Cain, A Peasant

Roy Evansas Abel, A Peasant

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayallas Mad Gerald

Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahideas Guy of Glastonbury

Ron Cook

Ron Cookas Sean, The Irish Bastard

Forbes Collinsas Trusting Father

Perry Benson

Perry Bensonas Pigeon Vendor

Paul Brooke

Paul Brookeas Friar Bellows

Patrick Allen

Patrick Allenas The Hawk

Roger Sloman

Roger Slomanas Three Fingered Pete

Crew

Martin ShardlowDirector

Richard Curtis

Richard CurtisWriter

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan AtkinsonWriter

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