Blackadder The Third, Sense and Senility

The witty, century-hopping sitcom. Edmund tries to get Baldrick elected as an MP, and battles a particularly youthful PM who's had bad experiences with crumpet.

Robbie Coltrane guest stars in this episode of the superb sitcom. When Dr Samuel Johnson's new dictionary is used for firewood, Edmund must rewrite it overnight.

Rowan Atkinson in the part he was born to play - E Blackadder Esq, butler to the Prince Regent in the late 18th century. Revolution sweeps France, and heads roll.

Period laughs with Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie. The Prince hires professional thespians to help with his public speaking. Carry On star Kenneth Connor guests.

The regent is low on cash, so Edmund sets out to find him a bride with a big dowry. Warren Clarke and Miranda Richardson guest star with the superb Hugh Laurie.

The Prince is challenged to a duel by the fearsome Duke of Wellington, played by the genius that is Stephen Fry. Edmund volunteers to take his place, the fool.