I wanted to play the polar opposite of Baldrick' – Tony Robinson

The Blackadder star loved playing the villain in this Robin Hood spoof – but Kate Lonergan had to get checked for bites between shots as her yellow underwear kept attracting ticks

Baldrick comes clean

He obviously had a cunning plan it's Sir Baldrick! Tony Robinson lands a knighthood (but his master Blackadder has to settle for a CBE)

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Blackadder's Tony Robinson inundated with support after Comic Relief comeback - Mirror Online

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Sir Tony Robinson talks Blackadder and the lucky break that led to the role of Baldrick

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Tony Robinson: Character Baldrick would have 'high status' in current government

Tony Robinson interview - Blackadder: The Lost Pilot - British Comedy Guide

Tony Robinson from Blackadder Interview

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