- Actors: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: 20th Century Fox
- VHS Release Date: May 28 1999
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6302359678
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Part one of Black Adder II features the very funny story "Bells," in which Lord Edmund is distressed to find himself developing feelings for a fellow named Bob (without realizing "Bob" is an attractive woman in disguise). "Head" concerns Edmund's appointment by mad Queen Bess (Miranda Richardson) as Lord High Executioner, following which he cuts off the head of an important man. Finally, "Potato" finds the cynical Edmund stuck with walking in the footsteps of Sir Walter Raleigh by reluctantly going on a quest for potatoes. Brilliant, now-classic material by one of the best casts in television history. --Tom Keogh
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Loony Elizabethan sitcom,
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This review is from: Black Adder Volume 2.1 (VHS Tape)
In this series, the peculiar "Black Adder" family once again find karma together in the Elizabethan period, with Rowan Atkinson incarnated as Lord Edmund, thwarted and blocked at every turn by circumstance as well as his dimwitted servant, the unctuous Lord Percy, and the impossible Queen Bess (Miranda Richardson) and her attendant, Lord Melchet (Stephen Fry).These episodes pass the "feet up in the air while laughing test," especially Edmund's coversation with Captain Redbeard in "Potato," in which he seeks to outdo Sir Walter Raleigh and explore uncharted territory. If Raleigh's voice sounds familiar, you may be recognizing actor Simon Jones from HITCH-HIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, in which he played Arthur Dent. Captain Redbeard, meanwhile, is none other than Tom Baker, who played Doctor Who for six years. Along with the episodes "Bells" (in which Edmund falls for a manservant who is a woman in disguise) and "Head" (in which Edmund is appointed executioner, executes the wrong man at the wrong time, and hatches no less than two hilariously desperate plots to cover up the mistakes and save his own head) demonstrate some brilliant comic writing and an excellent ensemble. (And an irritating laugh track - ignore it as best you can.)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very, VERY funny,
By Balto Reader "bils" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black Adder Volume 2.1 (VHS Tape)
Here's a British TV comedy series that puts American sit-coms to shame with its biting wit and comic sensibilities. Black Adder surpasses Mr. Bean (which I also enjoy) and is up there with Fawlty Towers. It helps to know some English history and some Shakespeare, but not necessary. (My 11-year-old son loves the series.) I just discovered the Black Adder tapes at the video rental and am working my way through them. Saw II - Part 1 last night, and this is some VERY funny stuff. Some of the humor is rather daring for the period this was made (a LOT of sexual humor generally and the gender-bending of "Bells" specifically), but I guess British TV was more relaxed than the American networks back in the early 80s. Every time Black Adder encounters witches, it's a hilarious take on those Shakespeare plays you read in high school.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUCH better haircut,
By Alyssa Piccinni (Colorado Springs, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black Adder Volume 2.1 (VHS Tape)
I adore British Comedy. I have seen every episode of Red Dwarf, Being Served, and Black Adder ever written. Black Adder II, Parte the Firste is by far my favorite Black Adder tape. Miranda Richardson Plays a wonderful Queenie, Tony Robinson returns from Black Adder one as the faithful Baldrick, Tim McInnery is the "pea-brained" Percy, and Rowan Atkinson... Well, who else could play a role like the Black Adder? Thankfully he has a much better haircut than in the last episodes. We also see the character Lord Flasheart (Rik Mayall), and "Bob" in Bells; two characters which we see in later episodes.
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