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
Susan Richardson Susan Richardson Susan Richardson (born March 11, 1952) is a retired American actress, best known for her role as Susan Bradford on the television series "Eight Is Enough", which she played from 1977 to 1981. Born in Bath, Maine, Richardson first started acting in plays in high school. She graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in Coatesville, Pennsylvania in 1969, and moved to Hollywood in 1971. Initially, Richardson played bit roles in feature films "American Graffiti" and "A Star Is Born", and she guest-starred on the television series "Happy Days" and "The Streets of San Francisco". Shortly before her