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| Blackadder 3 - The Entire Historic Third Series [1987] | ![Blackadder 3 - The Entire Historic Third Series [1987]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41D16Y2J5GL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Helen Atkinson-wood
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Category: DVD
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Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
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Running Time: 176 minutes
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Rowan Atkinson's irredeemably wicked Edmund Blackadder has moved forward in time from the court of Queen Elizabeth but a little down the social ladder. He's now butler to Hugh Laurie's congenitally stupid Prince Regent on the cusp of the 18th and 19th centuries, and if that wasn't bad enough he's still accompanied by Tony Robinson's dim-witted Baldrick, whose cunning plans never fail to make an impossible situation worse. Blackadder's desperate scheming and utter contempt for all he surveys hasn't changed, nor have the baroque complexities of the situations in which he becomes embroiled: from an anachronistic war of words with Dr Johnson (Robbie Coltrane relishing every syllable) to taking on the Scarlet Pimpernel at his own game, to fighting a duel with a psychopathic Duke of Wellington, Edmund's luck never seems to change. p Richard Curtis and Ben Elton's sharp scripts have more fun with the period setting than ever before, as contemporary literary archetypes from Samuel Johnson to Jane Austen are ripe for lampooning. Howard Goodall's theme tune is updated to a glorious classical pastiche, while the extravagant costumes of the times hardly need altering to achieve the desired effect. The comedy is so good it seemed this could never be bettered, until IBlackadder Goes Forth/I that is. --IMark Walker/I
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A Prince Amongst Comedies. January 26, 2008
After the disappointment I had suffered on watching `Blackadder II' after `The Black Adder' I wasn't particularly looking forward to watching `Blackadder the Third'. It arrived perfectly formed as the best sitcom I'd ever seen. The shift to Regency England seemed to suit the Production Design of BBC sitcoms and the writing team of Richard Curtis and Ben Elton where firing on all cylinders.br /br /The cast also came into there own, where Blackadder II relied on hackneyed and previously mined comedy of the `Virgin' Queen and her court the residence of the somewhat stupid George, Prince Regent, brought to life by Hugh Laurie worked well as foil to Blackadder without the fret of execution which limited the wit of his ancestor.br /br /The historical references also seem to flow better than previously with Dr Johnson, Byron and Wellington all appearing. Stephen Fry is magnificent as Wellington and brings the contempt that was exhibited to the Regent perfectly to the screen. The climax to this, the third, series of Blackadder was unexpected in context of its predecessors and yet also absolutely in keeping. I didn't think this sitcom could ever be bettered, then I saw `Blackadder Goes Forth'.br /
Under-rated classic September 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The third series of Blackadder tends to get forgotten because its sandwiched between the superb series 2 and the even more superb series 4. Be of no doubt though this is comedy of the highest class. Maybe not quite as good as those two but still exceptional.br /br /The highlights in series 3 are many, but my favourites are the episode with Robbie Coltrane as Samuel Johnson and the episode with Stephen Fry as Wellington. There are an endless stream of fabulous lines from these two episodes, but I'll settle for one [Blackadder replying to the Prince Regent when asked whether he thought Johnson was a genius]: br /"No sir, I do not. Unless, of course, the definition of genius in his ridiculous dictionary is 'a fat dullard or wobble-bottom; a pompous ass with sweaty dewflaps" br /br /Hugh Laurie deserves credit for playing the Prince Regent so brilliantly and naturally Rowan Atkinson as Blackadder the Butler is perfect. Its hard to believe that its twenty years ago since this was first aired, and that it hasn't dated at all. Superb comedy and entertainment all rolled into one.
Even Better Third Time Around May 6, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
After the success of the second instalment, Richard Curtis and Ben Elton decided that Blackadder should have a third appearance. This time instead of Tudor times or Elizabethan times, Edmund Blackadder (BAFTA nominated Rowan Atkinson) is living in the time of the French Revolution. Accompanied by the now stupid but lovable Baldrick (Tony Robinson) Blackadder is the "faithful" butler to George, the Prince Regent of Wales (Hugh Laurie). Throughout this third series to the wonderfully written sitcom Blackadder tries everything he can to get rich and powerful. He tries electing a lord for a rotten borough, tries to sell a book, tries to win a bet about The Scarlet Pimpernel, tries to be a highway man and finally poses as the Prince. This is a very good instalment to the popular comedy. Includes appearances from Robbie Coltrane, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson and Stephen Fry. It won the BAFTA for Best Comedy Series, and it was nominated for Best Design and Best Make Up. Edmund Blackadder was number 3 on The 100 Greatest TV Characters, and he was number 3 on The World's Greatest Comedy Characters, and Blackadder (all four series) was number 2 on Britain's Best Sitcom. Outstanding!
this is cunning ! February 13, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Following my English teacher's advice I bought this fantanstic DVD! I ordered the whole series but this one was the first to arrive, it was love at first watch! All the episodes are well built and so funny! You can also appreciate the literature hints and the reconstructions of real historical episodes and people such as Dr. Johnson's dictionary, the Duke of Wellington and the Scarlet Pimpernel. In my opinion the funniest of the four.
 "Sod off" June 10, 2004
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is the third sarcastic instalment of the brilliant blackadder saga and though not as good as the 2nd or goes forth,this does have it's moments.The performances by the main cast are brilliant particulary from hugh laurie who plays the utterly stupid slob prince george wonderfully.There are also some great guest apperences from stephen fry,robbie coltrane and miranda richardson to name a few.pHere are the episodes from series three:p'Dish and Dishonesty'br'Ink And Incapability'br'Nob And Nobility'br'Sense And Senility'br'Amy And Amiability'br'Duel And Duality'pOverall this is great comedy but the DVD extras are non exsistant which is very dissapointing.But i still recommend this if your a fan of the show.
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