Lord Edmund Blackadder V

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Edmund, Lord Blackadder is the modern day descendant of fictional character Edmund Blackadder in the Blackadder TV series. He is the central character of Blackadder: Back & Forth. He is played by Rowan Atkinson.

[edit] Character

Although as time goes on Blackadder's social standing tends to go down, this Lord Blackadder is similar to Lord Blackadder of Blackadder II and Mr. E. Blackadder of Blackadder the Third (if you count the waning power of modern British lords) in both standing and wit. As a result, much of the acid tongued wit of Captain Blackadder is toned down. He manages to match wits with Robin Hood and William Shakespeare and comes out on top in both cases.

[edit] Friends

The modern day Blackadder is linked with the descendants of the supporting characters in series 2-4 of the TV series. They are:

• S. Baldrick, the septic tank cleaner and part time dogsbody. The companions of Blackadders have always been Baldricks. Played by Tony Robinson.
• Archbishop Flavius Melchett, descendant of Lord Melchett and General Anthony Melchett. Played by Stephen Fry.
• Archdeacon Darling, aide to Melchett and descendant from Captain Kevin Darling. Played by Tim McInnerny.
• Lady Elizabeth, possible descendant to Queenie. Played by Miranda Richardson.
• George Bufton-Tufton, descendant to Lieutenant George and possibly the Prince Regent George (later George IV). Played by Hugh Laurie.