7.4

Blackadder•Season 1•Episode 1

The Foretelling

7.4/10 · 1,567 votesJun 15, 198334 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown for his father.

Directed byMartin Shardlow

Next episodeE2 · Born to Be King

Seasons4

All 1 2 3 4

Season 1 Episodes6

The Foretelling

Born to Be King

The Archbishop

The Queen of Spain's Beard

E5 7.5

Witchsmeller Pursuivant

E6 7.6

The Black Seal

Cast7

Rowan Atkinson

Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh

Tony Robinson

Baldrick

Tim McInnerny

Lord Percy

Brian Blessed

King Richard IV

Elspet Gray

The Queen

Robert East

Harry Prince of Wales

Patrick Allen

Narrator

Crew1

Martin Shardlow

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Foretelling" is episode 1 of Blackadder season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,567 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Martin Shardlow, it aired on June 15, 1983.

Next: E2 · Born to Be King Best of Season 1