Dish and Dishonesty
- Episode aired Sep 17, 1987
- TV-PG
- 30m
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8.2/10
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Blackadder enters politics in an attempt to avoid Pitt the Younger from striking the Prince off the Civil List.Blackadder enters politics in an attempt to avoid Pitt the Younger from striking the Prince off the Civil List.Blackadder enters politics in an attempt to avoid Pitt the Younger from striking the Prince off the Civil List.
Rowan Atkinson
- Edmund Blackadder, butler to the Prince
- (as Mr. Rowan Atkinson)
Tony Robinson
- Baldrick, a dogsbody
- (as Mr. Tony Robinson)
Hugh Laurie
- The Prince Regent, their master
- (as Mr. Hugh Laurie)
Helen Atkinson Wood
- Mrs. Miggins, a coffee shoppekeeper
- (as Mifs. Helen Atkinson-Wood)
Vincent Hanna
- Mr. Vincent Hanna, his own great great great grandfather
- (as Mr. Vincent Hanna)
Denis Lill
- Sir Talbot Buxomly, a member of Parliament
- (as Mr. Denis Lill)
Simon Osborne
- Pitt the Younger, the Prime Minister
- (as Mr. Simon Osborne)
Geoffrey McGivern
- Ivor Biggun, a candidate
- (as Mr. Geoff McGivern)
Dominic Martelli
- Pitt the even Younger, a tiny whig
- (as Master Dominic Martelli)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe ending has Baldrick elevated to being a lord over Blackadder, much to the latter's annoyance. In 2013, Tony Robinson was knighted, while Rowan Atkinson "only" got a CBE.
- GoofsWilliam Pitt the Younger claims to have been talking to chancellor Metternich of Austria. Metternich did not become state chancellor of Austria until 1821, 15 years after Pitt's death.
- Quotes
Pitt the Younger: I intend to put my own brother up as a candidate against you.
Blackadder: And which Pitt would this be? Pitt the Toddler? Pitt the Embryo? Pitt the Glint in the Milkman's Eye?
- ConnectionsFeatured in Inside the Actors Studio: Hugh Laurie (2006)
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Very strong start to the third series with great historical political satire
Prince George is targeted by Prime Minister William Pitt to be struck off the civil list, prompting Blackadder to dabble in British politics.
I enjoyed this first episode for how it establishes a new set-up, with more of the classic series dialogue and excellent performances.
This story introduces a new central trinity of Blackadder, Baldrick and Prince George (in place of Percy) and shows how Blackadder exploits and manipulates the pair of them. The plot themes of government v monarchy and the democratic system Britain had in place prior to the great reform are fascinating subjects done in a very humorous way.
From the very first scene we have a barrage of brilliantly sharp one-liners from Blackadder, as virtually every character in the episode continually says or does things to set him up for a pitch perfect delivery of a punchline or repost.
Rowan Atkinson is brilliant, delivering every word with venomous wit in the most contemptuous way imaginable. Hugh Laurie plays George as a dim-witted, posh buffoon and Tony Robinson has plenty to do as Baldrick and does it effortlessly well.
It felt slightly shy of perfect so I score it 9.5/10 and round upwards.
I enjoyed this first episode for how it establishes a new set-up, with more of the classic series dialogue and excellent performances.
This story introduces a new central trinity of Blackadder, Baldrick and Prince George (in place of Percy) and shows how Blackadder exploits and manipulates the pair of them. The plot themes of government v monarchy and the democratic system Britain had in place prior to the great reform are fascinating subjects done in a very humorous way.
From the very first scene we have a barrage of brilliantly sharp one-liners from Blackadder, as virtually every character in the episode continually says or does things to set him up for a pitch perfect delivery of a punchline or repost.
Rowan Atkinson is brilliant, delivering every word with venomous wit in the most contemptuous way imaginable. Hugh Laurie plays George as a dim-witted, posh buffoon and Tony Robinson has plenty to do as Baldrick and does it effortlessly well.
It felt slightly shy of perfect so I score it 9.5/10 and round upwards.
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- snoozejonc
- Jan 28, 2021
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