Blackadder II second writer, filming in studio sets, rather than on location, the introduction of the more familiar Machiavellian "Blackadder" character and a less intelligent Baldrick. The series is set during the Elizabethan era (1558–1603). The principal character, Edmund, Lord Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), is the great-grandson of the original Black Adder, and is now a member of the London aristocracy. Unlike his forefather, he is both dashing and intelligent, although he is still scheming and cynical in his outlook. The series follows his attempts to win the favour of the childish Queen Elizabeth I (Miranda Richardson). As before he is aided, and
Help (UK TV series) character in the proposed second series - which was never made - became a focal point of Langham's trial. A Swedish remake, "Hjälp!", was broadcast on Swedish television in 2007-2009. The psychologist Jeanette Plaszczyk was played by Stina Ekblad. Help (UK TV series) Help is a BBC television comedy series first screened on BBC Two in 2005. Written by and starring Paul Whitehouse and Chris Langham, it concerns a psychotherapist (Langham) and his therapy sessions with a variety of patients, almost all of whom are played by Whitehouse. Peter Strong, the diffident psychologist, has an obsession with his receptionist Rebecca