Friends
The modern day Blackadder is linked with the descendants of the supporting characters in series 2-4 of the TV series. They are:
- S. Baldrick, the septic tank cleaner and part time dogsbody. The companions of Blackadders have always been Baldricks. Played by Tony Robinson.
- Archbishop Flavius Melchett, descendant of Lord Melchett and General Anthony Melchett. Played by Stephen Fry.
- Archdeacon Darling, aide to Melchett and descendant from Captain Kevin Darling. Played by Tim McInnerny.
- Lady Elizabeth, possible relative of Queenie (Elizabeth I of England). Played by Miranda Richardson.
- George Bufton-Tufton, descendant to Lieutenant George and possibly the Prince Regent George. Played by Hugh Laurie.
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Famous quotes containing the word friends:
“As friends go it is less important to live.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)
“The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
“With rue my heart is laden
For golden friends I had,
For many a rose-lipt maiden
And many a lightfoot lad.”
—A.E. (Alfred Edward)