Not the Nine O'Clock News launched the glittering careers of its key performers - Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson - as well as those of writers including Richard Curtis.
For the first time, this film tells the real story behind the show. Interviewees include Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Pamela Stephenson, John Lloyd, Richard Curtis, Billy Connolly and Dara O Briain.
About me: I have prehensile eyebrows. I speak 9 languages fluently, one of which other people can also speak. When backed into a corner, I fit perfectly - having a right-angled arse.
I watched that the other night. It was pretty interesting. I used to love that show.
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return. Salman Rushdie You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. House MD Who needs a meaning anyway, I'd settle anyday for a very fine view. Sandy Denny This is the wrong forum for bluffing Paco Yes, yes. But first I need to show you this venomous fish! Calilasseia I think we should do whatever Pawiz wants. Twoflower Bella squats momentarily then waddles on still peeing, like a horse Millefleur
Thank God he left to expand upon his great talent. Where would we be without Mr Bean?
Surely you meant Blackadder?
Blackadder is horrendously overrated.
Darling: Lieutenant?
George: Sir.
Darling: Do you mind answering a couple of questions?
George: Not at all, sir. We didn't get any messages and Blackadder definitely
did not shoot this delicious plump breasted pigeon.
Edmund: Good.
Darling: And look sir, pigeon feathers. White feathers very apt, eh Blackadder?
Melchett: White feathers?
Baldrick: Oh no, sir, that's gobbleijuke! They're not white, they're sort of
speckly!
Melchett: (shocked) Speckly?! AAHHHHHHHH! YOU SHOT MY SPECKLED JIM???
Darling: You're for it now, Blackadder. Quite frankly sir, I've suspected this
for some time. Quite clearly, Captain Blackadder has been disobeying
orders with a breathtaking impertinence.
Melchett: I don't care if he's been watering the Duke of York with a prize-
winning leak! He shot my pigeon! (screams) AAAHH AHHHH OOOHHHH!
Darling: Take it easy. I think we should do this by the book, sir.
Melchett: Yes, yes, you're right, of course. I'm sorry. Attention!
Darling: (drums are heard in the background) Captain Blackadder, as of this
moment you may consider yourself under arrest. You know what the
penalty is for disobeying orders, Blackadder?
Edmund: Umm..court-martial, followed by immediate cessation of chocolate
rations?
Darling: No, court-martial followed by immediate death by firing squad.
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