April 30th 2024.
It seems that Blackadder may be making a comeback after a 25-year hiatus. The brilliant mind behind the hit series, Ben Elton, has shared his desire to revive the beloved sitcom. The show, which aired from 1983 to 1989, consisted of four seasons and a few one-off episodes, with the last one airing in 1999. Starring the talented Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder and Tony Robinson as Baldrick, each season took place in a different historical period and also featured Stephen Fry, Tim McInnerny, and Hugh Laurie.
The first series, The Black Adder, was written by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson, while the following seasons were penned by Curtis and Elton. Now, Elton has expressed his eagerness to give fans what they've been asking for and continue the story. However, instead of bringing it back to television screens, he is considering the possibility of a stage adaptation, following in the footsteps of other successful sitcoms like Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers.
During an interview with The Sun, Elton revealed his thoughts on a Blackadder play, saying, "If Richard [Curtis] was keen on it, I'd be interested. Not an adaptation of episodes, it would be an original play." He also mentioned his previous experience with creating an original play, referring to his work on the TV show Upstart Crow.
Although Elton is unsure if they can actually make it happen, he believes that the original cast would be open to returning. "If they want to be in it, that's up to them," he said. After working on Blackadder, Elton went on to write successful plays such as The Beautiful Game, We Will Rock You, and Love Never Dies, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. However, he admits that the idea of bringing the show back makes him a bit nervous.
"There were a couple of attempts to revive Blackadder in the past, with mixed results," Elton shared. "I'm very clear in my mind that we do not want to mess up something as beloved as Blackadder by going back to it." This sentiment was echoed by Tony Robinson, who played Baldrick, in a previous interview with The Agency. "I got the script and thought it was great because I would be with these people, but as for the script itself, I thought it was a little bit rubbish," he confessed. "I think everybody knew that and they hadn't got it to where they wanted it to be."
Despite some initial doubts, Blackadder went on to become one of the most celebrated shows of all time. For those who want to relive the magic, the series is currently available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. And for any fans eagerly awaiting a possible comeback, Elton encourages them to reach out with their ideas and suggestions. "If you've got a celebrity story, video, or pictures, get in touch with the entertainment team," he said. "We'd love to hear from you."
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