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
Blackadder: Back & Forth Diary" which was produced to accompany the DVD release, which also featured the Comic Relief special "". All of this material, together with "Blackadder's Christmas Carol", was later included on Disc 5 of the "Blackadder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition" DVD box set. The DVD release does not include the laugh track. The film was nominated for "Best Situation Comedy" at the British Academy Television Awards 2001. Blackadder: Back & Forth Blackadder: Back & Forth is a 1999 sci-fi comedy film based on the BBC period sitcom "Blackadder" that marks the end of the "Blackadder" saga. It was commissioned for showing