Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Name: Blackadder's Christmas Carol
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 1988-12-23
Duration: 43 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

1988·Movie·43 min·★ 7.5(29)

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After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.

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About Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Blackadder's Christmas Carol is a 1988 English-language comedy and tv movie film directed by Richard Boden. The cast is led by Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson. It has a runtime of 0h 43m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.

Blackadder's Christmas Carol was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 23, 1988.

Director: Richard Boden
Writers: Richard Curtis, Ben Elton
Release date: December 23, 1988
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: BBC

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Blackadder's Christmas Carol cast & crew

Blackadder's Christmas Carol was directed by Richard Boden and written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton.

The cast features Rowan Atkinson as Blackadders, Tony Robinson as Baldricks, Miranda Richardson as Queens Elizabeth I / Asphyxia XIX, Stephen Fry as Lords Melchett / Frondo, Hugh Laurie as Princes Regent / Pigmot, and Robbie Coltrane as Spirit of Christmas.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Goodall and it was produced by John Lloyd.

Is Blackadder's Christmas Carol worth watching?

At 0h 43m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and tv movie, Blackadder's Christmas Carol is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Blackadder's Christmas Carol

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