Bob (Blackadder) - Blackadder II

Kate, who goes by the pseudonym "Bob", is one of the first characters to appear in Blackadder II. She is a somewhat naive young woman who insists on believing her mother is dead, despite her father's insistence that she ran off with his brother.

Her aging father informs her that due to his imminent dotage he must look to his daughter to sustain him, and suggests that the best way is for her to become a prostitute, against her will.

Upon arrival in London, she disguises herself as a man and is hired as a manservant by Lord Blackadder, who casually kicks Baldrick out onto the streets. However, when Blackadder points out that "Kate" is a girl's name, she quickly claims it is short for "Bob". Blackadder becomes increasingly concerned about the attraction he feels for the boy. Eventually, after being prescribed a course of leeches by a doctor and an attempt to throw Bob out, he learns the truth (after Kate opens her doublet in front of him), and several minutes later they have sex and become engaged.

The wedding is due to be officiated by Lord Melchett, with Baldrick acting as bridesmaid (Kate doesn't have any girl-chums, as her family is too poor to afford friends). Blackadder pays Kate's father £10 to go away, much to her dismay. Blackadder's promise to have Baldrick beat him up and retrieve the money does little to comfort her. Unfortunately Blackadder asks Lord Flashheart to be the best man (even though Lord Percy wanted to be the best man), and within seconds of meeting Kate, Flashheart gives her a searingly passionate kiss directly in front of Edmund, winning her heart. Flash and Kate decide to run off together (although, as Kate has discovered she prefers wearing boys' clothes, and Flash feels more comfy in a dress, they swap outfits first), leaving Blackadder jilted at the altar.