The Royal Variety Performance

BlackadderAfter an introduction by writer/comic Ben Elton, Lord Edmund Blackadder, Captain in Her Royal Highness’ regiment of shirkers, explains his plan for the revitalization of Britain. It’s a sound plan and hinges on an action that would return England to its roots: invading France…

Order the DVDswritten by Ben Elton
director not credited
music by Howard Goodall

Guest Cast: Rowan Atkinson (Lord Edmund Blackadder), Ben Elton (himself)

Notes: For the first time a Blackadder is portrayed sans any kind of supporting character at all. Although given the unique circumstances of the performance (it has apparently never even been televised) the significance is minimal.

LogBook entry by Philip R. Frey