Mr. E. Blackadder

Edmund Blackadder, Esq. is the main character in Blackadder the Third, the third series of the BBC sitcom Blackadder. He is played by Rowan Atkinson. The series was set in the reign of George III of the United Kingdom. The character is in keeping with the trend of the series Blackadder is lower in rank in this series, but more intelligent. It appears that the Blackadder dynasty has fallen upon hard times. The Blackadder of this period, although of noble blood, is butler to the Prince Regent, Prince George. George has absolute, but completely misplaced trust in Blackadder, largely because he is completely unable to do even the most basic things himself. Blackadder seems to make a living from stealing and selling the Prince's valuables. Indeed, George's wallet is often to be found in Blackadder's top pocket. Furthermore, he seized on the opportunity when he learned that his master believed that the rules of gambling involved trying to be the first player to give away all of his money. Although few have mentioned it to his face, Blackadder is one of the most respected people in the land, with several guests to the prince, including the Duke of Wellington mentioning having heard that the Prince Regent is idiotic and his butler being highly respected.