POOR OSTRITCH!!! Americans React To "Blackadder - How Did World War 1 Begin"

[@garethlewis2258]

You just stumbled upon arguably the greatest Uk tv show ever . Blackadder is fantastic , series 2 - 4 are anyway. Series 1 , not so much ( in my opinion ) . This is from series 4 - Blackadder Goes Forth . This is my favourite series . You guys should definitely check out some Blackadder 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sallycrane6317]

I love them all but series 2 with Queenie, nursey and Melchett is my absolute favourite.

[@emander8340]

I second everything just said above. Skip series 1 but go back to it later once you're hooked.

[@flickdasher1775]

agree. from 2-4 ben elton was involved in the writing. in series 1, he wasn't, hmmm

[@galvatron3323]

Ah they are all good se1 is like the pilot

[@grizzlygamer8891]

Series one deifinetly has a different, less refined feel but I'd emplore you to re-watch it. It definitely gets better the more times you watch it. A LOT of the jokes in series I e depend on the viewer having quite good knowledge of British history, beyond the elementary details so you often miss jokes the first or second time around.

[@johnfrancis8913]

Black Adder is arguably one of the greatest comedies ever made, never gets old!

[@grahamt5924]

Yes Primeminister also.

[@barnybarnerson5577]

Like Fawlty Towers, Blackadder will be passed onto future generations!!! Whilst series 1 was an intro unto Edmund Blackadder - you should watch all 4 series in order to fully appreciate the evolution of the show and the comedy timing in all its glory

[@msms7434]

and has one of the best endings to a comedy series that I've seen.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

@@barnybarnerson5577 Never mind that rubbish, for real comedy try The Life of Riley, starring Caroline quentin, classic, along with My Family and other such shite.

[@nicholasroberts1374]

You have to see the last episode of this (which has never been shown in the US) - it was amazing how a silly comedy could finish with one of the most thought provoking and emotional endings ever

[@gamleskalle1]

Silly, how dare you.

[@petersaundersuk]

ABSOLUTELY! YOU MUST WATCH THE LAST EPISODE IN FULL AND RECORD YOUR REACTIONS! Please watch some of the interim episodes first as they obviously feed into the final episode, but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, record your reactions to watching the final episode 🙏

[@MrJordiBaby]

"silly comedy"... sir, I take offense! :)

[@grahamcowie3738]

One of the most emotional endings of ANY tv shows ever.

[@snafufubar]

Disagree. Watch the whole series. The characters development and futility with the war makes you feel the ending even harder. It's the viewers attachment to them that makes the ending so poignant.

[@kristinab881]

I come from Croatia and when I was child, in former Yugoslavia, and later in the nineties British TV humour was enormously popular. Shows like Allo Allo and Only fools and horses emptied the streets in the evening. I cannot understand how Americans who share same language with Brits have no knowledge of these hilarious shows. Blackadder is one of these.

[@Michael-ns1ey]

Re: pants on head, pencils up nose - he was pretending to be mad in an attempt to get out of having to fight.

[@supernovaleftover1812]

Wibble.

[@Sub2GigaChad]

@@supernovaleftover1812 Wibble.

[@brianmason8059]

"Who'd notice another mad man in a war like this" wibble

[@MrPjutube]

And, might also add, 'wibble'?

[@simonwild428]

If I may interject….. wibble..

[@bobthebinbag5949]

It will break your heart in the very last episode, how a comedy programme can go from being so so funny to the very last moments that will break your heart is nothing but sheer genius 👍😭💔

[@salfordnick5336]

Won loads of awards the ending, still cry when I watch it... Utterly heartbreaking

[@brendanmccrann9554]

Possibly the most heartbreaking end of any show and truly epitomised the futility of war!

[@FallenAngel9979]

I’ve seen it a dozen times and I cry every bloody time.

[@ricardoroberto7054]

And amazing as it was accidental because they cocked up the ending so tried slowing it down and fading it out. Couldn't have ended better.

[@nelsonclub7722]

This is the from last episode

[@highlandmartialarts2383]

Please, please, please, watch "Blackadder Goes Forth" all the way through! The whole series is fucking hilarious and the final scene of the final episode is something of a historical event in itself. Everyone who has ever seen it knows exactly where they were and when they saw it. It will have you crying with laughter, then sobbing your heart out as realisation hits you. WATCH IT!

[@simonatkinson1107]

It was rumoured to have been done in One Take! The first one was exactly what was needed.

[@Vyktym76]

If the final moments of the final episode don't have someone in tears, there may be something wrong with them.

[@stuartdaly7407]

I was 18 years old in my Exgirlfriends room crying my eyes out with her at the ending

[@dallesamllhals9161]

NO TIME for ♥ 'murica SoMe 2020+

[@sUASNews]

Yes the last episode of this season should be taught/shown in history classes. (We do where I teach)

[@ajaxo85]

That made me so happy, to watch a completely fresh audience experience Blackadder and pissing themselves over it. Good to know that a show just shy of 40 years old can still work its magic!

[@DavidHarris-dj6dz]

That clip was from the last episode, Blackadder was trying to get sectioned and sent home to avoid being sent into no man's land. This was rated as one of the best endings for a TV show. It's quite fitting to show this after Remembrance Day. Thank you guys.

[@CKPerri]

The last episode....don't want to spoil it for anyone, is brilliant but heartbreaking. Definitely one of the best endings to a show, ever. 👍👍

[@coopz76]

Beat me to it..One of the greatest comedy's ever made, and that final scene is so emotional for such a silly show.

[@BOBMAX68]

The final episode of this season is considered the Darkest end to a comedy show EVER. Watch it from the start- and recognize the symbolism of Poppies for military deaths: Heart-breaking is an understatement. 'Lest We Forget'.

[@franl155]

I'd seen the series on tv but somehow missed the last episode. I got it on DVD and watched it all the way through - and then realised that I couldn't see the screen because I was literally blinded by tears. Such a beautifully poignant ending - it still chokes me every time I watch it. And it all came about entirely by accident.

[@maiwai6]

💯

[@tsrgoinc]

Blackadder is arguably one of the top 3 comedy series in British TV history!

[@MrDaiseymay]

Beyond doubt

[@dietchipsacro7077]

I agree

[@radicaladz]

I would totally go to bat for it being THE top British comedy.

[@tsrgoinc]

@@radicaladz I could as well but I could make the same argument for 3 maybe even 5 others!

[@nickg2117]

Some incredibly stiff competition. OFAH, Porridge, Fawlty Towers, The Office the list goes on. Definitely a classic this though.

[@daniel-leejones8396]

Daniels line of 'Dr House and Mr Bean explain how the Ostrich died in vain!' Is the best reaction video comment, bar none!

[@neilpaine9063]

My old Battalion ( 3rd BN , Royal Anglian Regiment) were the extras for the opening credits of Blackadder goes Forth. Took a whole day cause Baldrick had us in fits

[@MrJordiBaby]

Why does that not surprise me? He was my favorite character. He and his cunning plans!

[@Danno1983]

@Neil Paine Thanks for ur service 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@1515327E]

Neil, I've always wondered, when Hugh Laurie gives the salute (eyes right), do you remember the private who smirks in the opening credits? Always made me laugh that he couldn't keep a straight face.

[@AdeleD79]

Blackadder is one of the best and funniest British shows ever. This particular series is Blackadder Goes Forth. You need to watch it if you can find it! Absolute comedy gold.

[@knowlesy3915]

This Show has some of the best British comedy actors of all time. There's those 3 (the other being Tony Robinson as Baldrick) Stephen Fry Tim McKinnery Miranda Richardson "The" Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson to name a few.

[@oldman1734]

Tony Robison is a nasty anti-British left-wing nut case.

[@knowlesy3915]

@@oldman1734 Most actors are, weren't talking about that though were we?

[@karasagadake]

@@knowlesy3915 I agree, you have to separate the art from the artist or you end up missing a ton of great writing comedy and writing/music/art/poetry/movies etc etc

[@angieingham2329]

If you enjoy this show you have to watch Blackadder goes forth too. Both hilarious.

[@knowlesy3915]

@@karasagadake And more simply, ppl; leave the political sh*t on political channels, these guys are just trying to have some fun.

[@jeffreythomas7499]

This is probably the best and unique sitcoms ever produced. The premise is that you follow the same characters and their ancestors/descendants at different historical times. Each series is set in a different period of British history, beginning in 1485 and ending in 1917. The first series was called The Black Adder and was set in the fictional reign of "Richard IV". The second series, Blackadder II was set during the reign of Elizabeth I. Blackadder the Third was set during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in the reign of George III, and Blackadder Goes Forth was set in 1917 in the trenches of the Great War. YOU HAVE TO WATCH THEM. (series 1 not the best, but series 2 - 4 incredible!) everyone's favourite character is Baldrick.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

I did put a comment up. Not as flashy as yours. But to give the idea. But also hidden all the way through it is factual quips about historical events. The characters in essence might be largely fictional but if i remember correct I believe Blackadder is gleamed off the black prince. Prince Edward.

[@anoldfogeysfun]

Blackadder was a laugh out loud comedy/farcical TV series, lads (until the very end part in S4). . . On each of it's 4 seasons, it just ran through different time periods in the history of the UK - Medieval, Elizabethan, Georgian, and lastly the early 1900's as you have seen . Some of the additional Christmas specials they also did were just as comical, too . . . !

[@iancraig6070]

Guys you have to watch the last episode which is so sad and thought provoking for a comedy series.

[@gordonbarton8440]

4 series or seasons for you to get through. Some of the best comedy writing ever.

[@jgmediting7770]

Forget series one. If they watch they, they won’t watch the rest.

[@richgj88]

You’ve literally got the cream of crop in a generation of British actors and comedians. Playing characters during the darkest moments in that country’s history. It’s such a brilliant formula well done guys! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@rybena4422]

Lads, pleasant surprise!!! Blackadder is immense. Loadsa legendary comedy British actors appeared. Check out Rik Mayall (Drop Dead Fred to you!) in it as captain Flasheart. Have a great weekend!

[@jackmehoffe9372]

Woof woof!

[@lindawightman9]

I adore Rik Mayal RIP.

[@Simon-hb9rf]

the man could never do a guest spot without at least partially destroying a set, but my favourite is series 1, Brian blessed trying to deliver his lines without spooking the horse he is sat on. best tv ever.

[@felixthecat02]

I agree with everyone, this is one of the greatest comedy series ever, yet also one of the most biting satirical views on war. The last program is the most utterly heartbreaking ever, and it would be nice for you both to see it

[@Camlor9202]

Start with Blackadder 2 and work forward. Pure genius.

[@plefevre]

Correction, start with Blackadder 1. The best of them all and necessary for context moving forward.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@plefevre I think it's funny how they reversed Blackadder's and Baldrick's roles going from The Black Adder to Blackadder II. Edmund was more like Mr. Bean in the first season. The first season is worth watching, even if only for Brian Blessed.

[@wampatan9]

@@plefevre Hell to the no, season 1 was insipid and does not deserve a place in the Balckadder saga

[@cyflym11]

@@wampatan9 Well I enjoyed it at the time, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered to watch the next series and I'm sure you were the same. It's only insipid by comparison to the subsequent series which clearly benefited from a much larger budget. Blackadder 1 was a bit 'on a shoestring' I will admit but it wasn't without humour. I'd suggest at least watching some of the first season to get the flavour of it before making up one's mind!

[@christopherrobertson8098]

Both hugh and Rowan were members of a theatre group called the footlights from Cambridge university in England that's how they came to be in blackadder together as they are friends as well as with a fellow cambridge footlights alumni Also in the show Mr Stephen Fry

[@lindawightman9]

Blackadder is one of the greatest shows ever written Rowan Atkinson is just brilliant as the title character.

[@danielmcallister3718]

You’re so lucky to be watching blackadder for the first time!

[@elizabethtanith8961]

You poor guys. Such a poverty of intelligent and funny, sophisticated humour in your country

[@teresathompson1114]

Lord Falsh Heart coming thru the roof and Edmund and Bobs wedding,Rik Myall priceless 😂

[@TOYSTITCHER]

YES!….. you found Blackadder ! 👍😄 My advice is Watch it ALL immediately ….. begin with season two and work your way through gradually…( season one was their first try… it led them to some changes ) which worked magic 🤗 thanks for sharing 🥰

[@gordonjeffrey231076]

One of the greatest British TV shows of all time. Amazing cast, fantastical satirical dialog, lot's of cynicism, utterly amazing!!!! Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Rik Mayall, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson. Watch all series. You'll thank us later. Very British comedy, lots of British quirks and viewpoints.

[@freyml]

RIP Rik Mayall

[@Emilyismysunshine]

@@freyml Lord Flasheart is possibly my favourite character in anything ever.

[@gordonjeffrey231076]

@@Emilyismysunshine yup, WOOF!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnnyrosenberg9522]

This was before Mr Bean, but still not the first series with Rowan Atkinson. The first one that I know of is ”Not The Nine O'clock News”, and maybe he did stuff before that too. I'm Swedish and maybe there's stuff that never made it to Swedish television, so I don't know.

[@lysandrou88]

Greatest British show of all time

[@MrnicEsmurfsmurf]

this and the young ones

[@rybena4422]

one of, for sure!

[@waynesudama111]

I'd say Only Fools And Horses is the greatest, then Blackadder, then Allo Allo

[@generaladvance5812]

Yes Minister & Yes Prime Minister too!

[@johnlewis9158]

@@waynesudama111 I'd say rising damp till death us do part and ever decreasing circles

[@UNCLEMOMO]

you guy are amazing so in-touch with your subscribers and very genuine i knew you'll get load of views respect guys much love from London .p.s it was me that recommended it 😀

[@cyberash3000]

tony robinson is a comedian and a historian/ archeologist and hes really good

[@oldman1734]

Couldn’t disagree more. He a lefty-loon and very anti-British.

[@SadPeterPan1977]

​@@oldman1734 You don't get to declare what is and isn't British just because he doesn't share your political views.

[@oldman1734]

@@SadPeterPan1977. I’ve heard him criticise Britain very often. I’ve never heard him praise it. For example, the British; and in particular the English, did more to create the modern world than any other country. And by a big margin. To listen to Robison the British were horrible on every occasion. Most recently in his documentaries on Forgotten Wars he included the Malayan “Emergency”. He spoke badly (as usual about the wicked British) but I was there as a national serviceman (a conscript) and the Malayan people thought highly of the British. I got there after independence and it was common to hear people say things were better under the British. I didn’t think they really meant it. They were just having a moan the way people do, but if we were as bad as Robinson made out those comments would never be made.

[@jgmediting7770]

@@oldman1734 rather a left loon than a right wing bigot.

[@neilgibson7449]

Sir Tony Robinson to you.

[@Sue474]

The HORROR of realising you've never seen Blackadder! As other commenters have said don't bother with series 1, but DO watch full episodes of all the following series. They are superb. The writing and the performances are peerless.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

season 1 is equally good, I don't know what the hell people have in mind to say it isn't 🤦

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

@@JulioLeonFandinho I know right. No idea what their issue is with it. The rest of the shows wouldn't have been a thing if the first was shit.

[@davep5788]

@@Areyousayingidontknowmyname I think it was generally weaker than the others, but still very much worth watching. As others have said, maybe don't start with it unless you are already a fan of British comedy.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

@@davep5788 I will have to politely disagree as i fell in love with the first one. That is why i watched the whole lot. Over time the second one and third have been my main two. So its all a personal thing. If anything they will likely struggle to get every joke. Because so much of it is rooted in the British past. The general slap stick side of it is still solid in the first one.

[@1010abcdefgh]

All I can say is "he rides a horse rather less well than another horse would"

[@patdavis6383]

This is possibly (only possibly as there are many contenders) the best British TV comedy show ever. There were 4 series each set in a different time in history but containing the same actors. When series 4 started (the one your clip is from), I had just started at York University. The shout went up "Blackadder!" and everyone rushed to the TV lounge. It was impossible to physically fit any more people in than managed to get in. (This was before online, constant repeats, etc - 1989 ). It was just an absolute MUST SEE show, nothing else like it at the time.

[@rmn3d]

When I was a kid, my parents bought me a whole dvd with all the Blackadder episodes. Still have it to this day, 15+yrs later. Great show

[@fuzzluvver69]

I love all of the series of Blackadder, and conflicted by which is my favourite - the third, or go forth. But if you're going to watch go forth, please, please watch the whole series - it is only 6 episodes long - and record your reactions to the final episode. It is probably one of the most emotionally striking things you will ever watch, which you would never have imagined until you were 5 3/4 episodes in, and then BAM it hits you. A masterpiece of a series, possibly one of the few perfect shows out there.

[@chrismackett9044]

I did not enjoy the first series, when Blackadder was more a Mr Bean type character, rather than the manipulative and cunning - and thus funnier - one of the other three series.

[@bandycoot1896]

There are "time zones" in the Blackadder series, each series being set in one of the following periods - Middle Ages, Elizabethan, Regency and WW1 periods. Brilliant. Can recommend them all

[@ianjardine7324]

While season 4 is by far my favourite and season 1 is a little weak they are all worth watching for different reasons and Miranda Richardson's portrayal of Elizabeth the first is pure comedy gold.

[@kimamey]

I think it was nearly cancelled after season 1. They changed it a bit from season 2 which kept it going. It's a long time since I've seen the first season but I think Blackadder was the stupid one and Baldrick the more sensible one but they switched it round which was more successful.

[@jgmediting7770]

@@kimamey Ben Elton came on board to write with Richard Curtis for series 2. The rest is history.

[@kimamey]

@@jgmediting7770 Yes I'd forgotten about that. Thanks for the reminder.

[@shanenolan8252]

@@kimamey it was cancelled it was originally on itv independent television was cancelled and picked up by the bbc with ben elton added. Same thing happened with another sitcom hit men behaving badly. Except it was an actor replaced. Harry Enfield left but the show was a hit afterwards. ( not blackadder level of course)

[@nickthefox72]

Series* we don’t do seasons on tv shows in britain ;)

[@frevilo1]

So glad you lots have clocked this. Especially as this is old and you associate with house and Mr bean. Love from London (the home of comedy 😉)

[@phillipwalker6517]

Your reactions make it all worthwhile. Its an endorsement of the sheer genius of Black Adder.

[@stumpy2000]

You have to watch more of this! This clip is from around the middle of the last episode of series 4, this episode is one of the best bits of TV ever made. That said it only works if you watch all 6 episodes in order so you get to know the characters a bit. He has all that stuff in his nose and on his head as he's trying to avoid going over the top by pretending to be mad BTW. Don't bother with series 1 ("The Blackadder") it's a bit rubbish. But series 2, 3 and 4 are some of the best TV we ever made in the UK IMHO. Would happily watch it on a loop.

[@loulou8456]

Truly a brilliant show! Loved it all. You have a huge treat in store! Enjoy guys. We have utter comic geniuses in the UK.

[@colinrattray816]

One of the best most funny and timeless comedy programmes ever, educational too! You two fannies will luv it, sorry too many drams the night! Luv your work!

[@barryisland5097]

He had sticks up his nose and underpants on his head in order to try and get sent back from the trenches at the front after hoping to be being classed as mad. Hugh Laurie had a long acclaimed career as a comedic actor in the UK well before hitting the States to do House where many American viewers think he's American. The Blackadder series set in several different time periods in history is a brilliant example of acerbic and sarcastic wit mainly delivered in lines from Rowan Atkinson.

[@gangsterno1880]

Wibble

[@johnsymons8246]

An old trick we used in the Sudan.

[@keegan773]

They are pencils not sticks. Very important difference.

[@feonor26]

Seriously, who would notice another madman around here?

[@thehighguarduk4820]

Blackadder had 4 amazingly funny TV series and host of specials over the years. Each series taking on a different period in history, you will love Blackadder its one of those shows that is always funny no matter how many times you have seen it, series 3 is my favourite. Comedic gold and as you've seen some real talent performing it.

[@brianmason8059]

Lads this is a famous comedy show here in UK. There are four seasons. The first was not great but 2nd and 3rd were great and this one the fourth was the best the ending was AMAZING

[@SwampthingDUK]

Season 1 of Blackadder is the equivalent of season 4 of airwolf - it doesn't get mentioned

[@brianmason8059]

@@SwampthingDUK I personally don't mind it especially with Brian blessed and Peter Cook in there. But it's not good as the other 3 series

[@fantasmagoracle]

Blackadder is a series of comedy's going through time periods

[@RajBlake7]

Love your reactions, simply the best. You can watch any series of Blackadder on it's own (except possibly the first), the idea was you are seeing different generations of the same family line through history. Blackadder goes fourth is based in World War 1, and see's him as a sane man trying his best to get out of an insane situation. The last episode is so classic that you really need to watch the whole of series 4 to appreciate it. Other that the last episode in series 4, my favourite is 'The Twenty Miniatures', where he try's to join the new army air force, thinking they only do twenty minutes flying (work) a day, only to find out that is the average life expectancy ...

[@berrycreative7196]

Loved watching you enjoy watching this so much. Total classic! Though the end of this episode made me cry.

[@ganjiblobflankis6581]

There was A Christmas Carol special that might be worth watching when it is seasonal to do so. It features bits from all the prior series and serves as a good introduction.

[@jackmehoffe9372]

It's fucking great! Robbie Coltraine is a legend

[@emmaconnolly5738]

Perfect way to introduce it!

[@fastmclaren71]

Black Adder Goes Forth - 'Painting in no mans land' is the funniest scene for me. Love your reactions guys, keep it up.

[@cousindave1]

Watch the entire series chaps. Series 3 and 4 were my favourites. The last minute of series 4 being particularly moving.

[@ftumschk]

Blackadder got better and better as it went along. Series 1 was still funny, but it (and Blackadder's character) was very different from what came later.

[@micko11154]

Probably all of your subscribers would love you to react to all the episodes unedited! We want to see you pissing yourselves laughing! Cheers and thanx again fellas!

[@daviddring2365]

4 series of brilliance...... A journey through history with Blackadder

[@dovlacro6382]

This is best dark humor series ever. There is 4 season plus some additional special episodes. Only problem for somebody to watch and enjoy is that you must have higher IQ and to know history of Europe.

[@carlybishop6160]

It is so funny that your first reaction is: "House and Mr Bean is in this". I remember how shocked to see Hugh Laurie in House as every role he played before this was like this. And similarly most people knew Rowan Atkinson in roles like 'Blackadder', Mr Bean came a lot later. Best sitcom ever though! You should watch more of this. Also, the reason he has sticks in his nose the whole series is about Blackadder (I.e. Mr Bean) trying to escape the trenches and pretending to be mad was one of his ideas.

[@garyford3533]

and not the nine o'clock news.

[@stevenwhite9408]

Watch the last episode.. brings tears.. first 5 were best comedy in brit history

[@stuartcook8823]

Possibly, just possibly, the greatest TV show we've ever produced. Watch from start to finish guys. I still cry at the end of the final episode.

[@legend9335]

The last episode of this is one of the greatest endings of all time. It left you stunned. If it is on YT it is a must watch.

[@Chammyfan]

You MUST watch the Blackadder series. (Series 1 wasn’t so good in my opinion but 2-4 knocks brilliant comedy out the park)! The final scene of the final series is incredibly moving and a ‘ TV greatest moment’.

[@SpiritmanProductions]

You will love Blackadder series 2, 3 and 4. I recommend properly following the series in order, as you will get so much context that half the jokes rely on. Good luck, and enjoy!

[@garyskinner5554]

The greatest British comedy show of all time. Every single episode of all 4 seasons and a very emotional ending. A huge part of my teenage years growing up in England. It is very helpful to understand the period history of Britain (and in some cases Europe) for the time period of each season. Legendary show. Please watch and enjoy every single episode. Coming in a close second is...The Vicar of Dibley. Another must watch.

[@Jobladesuck]

This is one of the best sitcoms ever. Fact . Can’t wait to see what you make of it

[@ryanhuckstep]

As others have said seasons 2 to 4 are gold, I don't mind season 1 but the humour won't translate as much to the US. He had the pencils up his nose as he was trying to get sent home from the war. Season 4 does a fantastic job of highlighting the lunacy of the war! Definitely watch them guys, arguably the best British sitcom of all time.

[@spikeyphixion]

"who would notice another mad man around here?"

[@andreww2098]

Wibble!

[@iestyndavies7287]

Blackadder 1 to 4 is one of the greatest collections of British comedy shows ever. You’ve got a lot to look forward to.

[@Myviewoftheworldful]

It’s blackadder goes forth and the series is a masterpiece. It’s loaded with the cream of British comedy talent and the performances and writing are immaculate. It takes a subject as serious as the First World War and makes it a superb comedy without ever disrespecting those that fought.

[@angharaddenby3389]

This is a prime example of word play at which we in UK are supreme masters at - and our comedy just blows your US 'so-called' comedy clean out of the water.

[@themojoslide]

Father Ted is still needing a reaction boys. Try the holiday episode.

[@ecaguitar3056]

Great shout! That or the "lost in the department store" episode

[@cyflym11]

Also the 'Speed' parody.

Great reactions, i'm subscribing in wait of a full Blackadder reaction series!

[@flanker6212]

PLEASE react to the entire 4th series of Blackadder!! 6 episodes, it's all set in the trenches and is absolutely hilarious like this start to finish. All blackadder series are good but 'Blackadder goes Forth' (4th season) is by far the best. Glad you liked the clip!

[@MySerpentine]

This explanation is bizarrely accurate.

[@robertreape]

You need to watch the entire series of black adder goes forth purely for the brilliant and touching ending.

[@dangerousbeans8067]

I have a cunning plan Baldrick, a plan so cunning you could stick a tail on it and call it a fox 😉 best series ever

[@paulduckett2047]

Blackadder was trying to get discharged by being mad, hence the pencils up his nose. Blackadder is arguably the greatest British sitcom ever made. 4 series set in four different eras of British history

[@skguy7]

You guy's have stumbled across one of the all time comedies. You have so many laughs ahead going thru the ages with 'B'ladder' lol. The first series is a little dodgy ,but there after it is pure genious.

[@rayquirk4947]

The sticks up the nose etc were Rowan Atkinson’s character’s attempt to get sent home from the war on the grounds of insanity. It was basically that or dying horribly. Blackadder was a fantastic series. 2 being my favourite, but what an ending as shown in the culmination to series 4.

[@clairesutton1974]

I’ve got to say without a doubt Britain has produced the best comedy for decades..the list is endless

[@kimwilkinson704]

Its great to see you do old English Blackadder series, I loved your true reaction when you realised who Hugh Laurie was then you said Mr Bean hahaha, that's awesome, you seem to be pulling the Brits with these reactions, and at the same time, we love seeing you enjoy something we have for years and you just finding it now xx

[@snookiebear1821]

Pure gold guys, I have watched this so many times, and it still makes me laugh.

[@darthwiizius]

Fun fact: Blackadder was Burt Reynold's favourite sitcom. 2nd fun fact: Blackadder is effing brilliant.

[@johnlewis9158]

A bit of trivia a Blackader with just the one D was a officer in the English army under the Duke of Marlborough

[@jasongains2541]

Dude... youve found gold, arguably this is one of the best british tv shows made.

[@KathySong1]

It’s been said a few times that the entire cast actually became emotional in the very end scene in this series.

[@wendygraham6863]

Love you guys to watch the two ronnies sketch of four candles

[@Username1nva1id]

I often try to drop in Blackadder quotes into conversation with new people, if I get a quote back, we're going to get on just fine!

[@nemo6686]

The guy who didn't become Mr Bean or House is Tony Robinson - he went on to present a very successful archaeological series called Time Team. I don't recall them unearthing any ostriches, but they did do an episode uncovering a World War I flamethrower.

[@MzLunaCee]

He is in the Tomb of the Unknown Ostrich.

[@lilykhandker4126]

The BBC at its best!! The last scene of the whole series is the best - a real tear jerker but so poignant

[@merchiron]

Just an unbelievable series Black Adder - but the end of the very last episode there was a stroke of genius. I laughed throughout and then the end came - unexpected and it caught me off guard. Seeing this clip makes me want to watch it all over again.

[@Bluebuthappy182]

The whole series is definitely worth watching. And the ending is one of the best ending of any show there has been.

[@Andrew-tr5zg]

Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry (also in Blackadder) used to do a show called a bit of Fry and Laurie, something else he was in. didn't take you long to work out that Blackadder is Mr. Bean :)

[@jamesb1717]

Blackadder Goes 4th is one of the best things I've seen. Got it on VHS still ffs! Watch the entire season, you won't be dissapointed 😀

[@paulcowie7854]

Great reaction guys , loved your enjoyment of it. Blackadder goes forth is the best Blackadder series in my opinion, very clever and funny on so many levels, making g fun of the futility of war. Love to see what you think of it.

[@blue_tree_meadow]

"Black Adder Goes Forth," a cult classic, it's well worth watching the entire series. 👍

[@cs8106c]

This series is called Blackadder goes Forth. The fourth series.,. The first series wasn’t great in my opinion , but 2, 3 &4 are all brilliantly funny. All set in different time periods in British history

[@davidcorbett1713]

Brilliant UK comedy from a great comic cast.

[@stogie8773]

Blackadder, only fools & horses, fawlty towers, some mothers do have em, open all hours, porridge, vicar of Dibly, farther Ted the IT crowd, Alan partridge, keeping up appearances, the inbetweeners, Friday night dinner, dad's army, plebs, red dwaf, bottom, the young ones. All these are fantastic classic English comedy shows. You can't really go far wrong with any of them!

[@ChristopherStendeck]

Blackadder is one of the greatest sitcoms Britain has ever produced, but it was made by the BBC and you'll never get reactions on KZbin. But you should watch them all, 100%. If you can find a way for us to enjoy them with you, that's a bonus.

[@peterbrown1012]

You need to watch the whole show in order, brilliant.

[@joyparry9354]

Apart from the first series, Blackadder is (in my opinion) one of the best series ever .... it has a brilliant cast and is so funny, but very offbeat. The last episode of the 4th series is outstanding .... along with all the humour, it manages to give a final scene that is incredibly poignant (and actually brought me to tears)

[@meganbeet5053]

Can you guys please, please, PLEASE do a reaction video on the series bottom ... what an iconic British comedy duo. R.I.P. Rik Mayall