Fair rating?Blackadder· Season 3 · Episode 4
Sense and Senility
While the Prince Regent is attending a play, he survives an assassination attempt by anarchists. He is horrified to learn that he is unpopular and Blackadder suggests he improves his image by delivering a speech, so he hires the two actors they saw at the theatre to tutor him in public speaking.Anarchists lurk in every cupboard and actors in every coffee house, but which pose a greater threat to the prince?
Streaming on (US) 
See all
#1In Season 3of 6 rated episodes
#6All-timeof 24 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.8
1987First airedOctober 8, 1987
Guest stars
Helen Atkinson-Woodas Mrs. Miggins
Ben Eltonas Anarchist
Kenneth Connoras Enoch MossopHugh Paddickas Keanrick
Crew
Shows like Blackadder
The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.
- 01Comedy·History·DramaThe Great2020–2023
The Great is a satirical, comedic drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. - 02Comedy·History·DramaThe Hardacres2024–present·5Family saga about the rags-to riches lives of a working-class family in 1890s Yorkshire.
- 03Comedy·HistoryThe Decameron2024–2024
As the bubonic plague spreads through Italy, a group of nobles and servants retreats to a villa, where their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos. - 04Comedy·HistoryThe Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin2024
In this irreverent retelling set in the 18th century, Turpin is the most famous but least likely of highway robbers, whose success is defined mostly by his charm, showmanship and great hair. - 05Comedy·History·ThrillerHazardous History with Henry Winkler2025–present·HistoryThe eight-episode fast-paced, nostalgia-fueled series will take viewers on a thrilling ride through America's past.
- 06Comedy·HistoryDrunk History2013–2019·Comedy Central
Based on the popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history.
