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Among the many films and TV shows which add a new twist to Charles Dickens' classic tale, Blackadder's Christmas Carol is the most ingenious. Made between Blackadder the Third (1987) and Blackadder Goes Forth (1989), the inspired concept is to recast the self-serving Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson) in Dickens' Scrooge role, but rather than a misanthropic miser make him the most kind-hearted man in England. Tony Robinson's Baldrick is as moronic as ever, while Robbie Coltrane plays the Spirit of Christmas like a forerunner to his Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, showing Edmund visions of past and future to not quite the desired effect. Hugh Laurie returns as the Prince Regent from Blackadder the Third and the entire court from Blackadder II (1986) is reassembled for japes involving a merry seasonal death warrant. Miranda Richardson is outrageously capricious as Elizabeth I, then takes the character a stage further in a decadent space opera future which also sees Patsy (Nursie) Byrne as an android. Though not quite as laugh-out-loud funny as the regular Blackadder series this is an excellent Yuletide special.
On the DVD: Blackadder's Christmas Carol offers nothing extra on DVD other than the inclusion of optional subtitles. The sound is mono but crystal clear and the 4:3 image is good considering the source material is a TV studio production shot on video. --Gary S Dalkin
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is quite simply the best Christmas DVD this year and features Blackadder, Baldrick and all the characters from previous series. In a reversal of the original Scrooge story Blackadder starts off as the kindest man in all of England and when he is shown an alternative life by the Ghost (of all Christmasses) played superbly by Robbie Coltrane, he takes revenge on all those who used him when he was good by being the most horrid man in all England. Its a scream from start to finish. Buy it now you wont regret it.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quite often the Christmas 'specials' of the most popular tv comedies turn out to to be anything but special.
This one, however is top quality.
Its a take on 'A Christmas Carol' - with Rowan Atkinson in great form as Ebeneezer Blackadder the "kindest and loveliest man in all of England".
His kindly nature is demonstrated at the start of the episode as, on Christmas Eve the townsfolk gradually take advantage of his amiability and fleece him of his Christmas gifts and money, leaving him and his sidekick Baldrick with nothing.
He is visited on Christmas eve by an apparition - a hilarious turn by Robbie Coltrane who, under duress shows Blackadder how well his ancestors had done by being anything but nice.
This of course turns Blackadder from the nice chap at the start to the hard-bitten cynic we all know and love.
The jokes are mostly excellent, as are the supporting cast with Tony Robinson always good as Baldrick and Miriam Margolyes putting in a hilariously camp performance as Queen Victoria.
The show also has a real seasonal feel to it with the snow falling in Victorian London.
If you want some Christmas cynicism and plenty of laughs, this is for you.
This one, however is top quality.
Its a take on 'A Christmas Carol' - with Rowan Atkinson in great form as Ebeneezer Blackadder the "kindest and loveliest man in all of England".
His kindly nature is demonstrated at the start of the episode as, on Christmas Eve the townsfolk gradually take advantage of his amiability and fleece him of his Christmas gifts and money, leaving him and his sidekick Baldrick with nothing.
He is visited on Christmas eve by an apparition - a hilarious turn by Robbie Coltrane who, under duress shows Blackadder how well his ancestors had done by being anything but nice.
This of course turns Blackadder from the nice chap at the start to the hard-bitten cynic we all know and love.
The jokes are mostly excellent, as are the supporting cast with Tony Robinson always good as Baldrick and Miriam Margolyes putting in a hilariously camp performance as Queen Victoria.
The show also has a real seasonal feel to it with the snow falling in Victorian London.
If you want some Christmas cynicism and plenty of laughs, this is for you.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having seen Blackadder's Christmas Carol for the first time today, thus completing my Blackadder collection, I can honestly say I have not been disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed this extended episode from start to finish, with plenty of amusing moments to keep me laughing throughout. If you buy the DVD you will find it's money well spent.
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Light hearted entertainment for after Xmas Lunch
I have long been a fan of Rowan Atkinson so I thought this would be ideal to watch at Xmas as an alternative to "Mr. Dickens " version! Read more
Published 4 months ago by carol carlo
Blackadder's Christmas Carol
One of the most amusing Blackadder episodes and an old favourfite of mine. Robbie Coltraine as the Ghost of Christmas Past is a gem, as is Stephen Fry as Lord Melchett who plays... Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. H. Culbertson
Haven't received yet..
I purchased this on Dec 26, 2010. I haven't received it yet, even though it was supposedly sent by regular mail before the end of the year. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Claire Zezula
Probably the way Dickens really intended.
Sometimes the forgotten episode, Blackadder Mr nice guy?, just goes to show how the genes can change through the generations. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Biffo
Black Adder
Its Black Adder nothing more to be said although as usual the specials never match up to the series
Published 19 months ago by Mr. P. Haddon-baker
Blackadder Christmas Carol
Having been a fan of all four complete series of Blackadder, this later "special" was one I hadn't seen. Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by Redbarnchris
Blackadder's Christmas Carol
This is enormous fun and I am delighted to have it; it subverts the Dicken's story very well - until the last moment!
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Spring Onions
Cannot view in the U.S.
Love Black Adder's Christmas Carol, but I stupidly assumed that it would be a U.S. version DVD. You cannot order this alone in the U.S. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by F. H. Namendorf
Back in those days, Christmas really was Christmas
This was the first episode of Blackadder I ever saw (back in 1988), and it's an ideal purchase or gift for Christmas. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2009 by StormSworder
Hilarious, Festive, Brilliant!!!
For years I have watched this on DVD at Christmas time. Each year I find it hilarious. A wonderful play on A Christmas Carol we find Edmund Blackadder - the most generous and happy... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2008 by Tangerine
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