Tim McInnerny He reprised his role in the second series "Blackadder II" but declined to do so for the third series for fear of being typecast, though he did make a guest appearance in one episode. The following year, he returned to the cast for the fourth series "Blackadder Goes Forth" as Captain Kevin Darling. McInnerny has also starred in various films including "Wetherby", "101 Dalmatians", where he was reunited with "Blackadder" co-star Hugh Laurie, and "Notting Hill", written by "Blackadder" creator Richard Curtis. He also had a minor but significant role in the highly acclaimed 1985 BBC TV serial "Edge of
Blackadder the Third Blackadder the Third Blackadder the Third is the third series of the BBC sitcom "Blackadder", written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, which aired from 17 September to 22 October 1987. The series was set during the Georgian Era, and saw the principal character, Mr. E. Blackadder serve as butler to the Prince Regent and have to contend with, or cash in on, the fads of the age embraced by his master. The third series reduced the number of principal characters again compared with the previous series, but instead included a number of significant cameo roles by well-known comic actors.