Blackadder the Third The programme won a BAFTA award for Best Comedy Series in 1988 and received three further nominations. "Blackadder the Third" is set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period known as the Regency. For much of this time, King George III was incapacitated due to poor mental health, and his son George, the Prince of Wales, acted as regent. During this period, he was known as "the Prince Regent". Although the Regency was in place between 1811 and 1820, the historical events and persons depicted and referenced appear to date the series before this time; anywhere in
Historical period drama films set in Asia equivalent to western cowboy and swashbuckler films. "Jidaigeki" may refer to a story set in a historical period, though not necessarily dealing with a samurai character or depicting swordplay. "Jidaigeki" rely on an established set of dramatic conventions including the use of makeup, language, catchphrases, and plotlines. Historical period drama films set in Asia Historical period drama is a film genre in which stories are based on historical events and famous persons. Some historical dramas attempt to accurately portray a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow. Other historical dramas are fictionalised tales