The Black Adder ambitious, with a large cast and much location shooting. Shakespearean dialogue is sometimes adapted for comic effect. Despite winning an International Emmy, "The Black Adder" is generally regarded as the weakest series of "Blackadder", even by its creators. Set in the Middle Ages, the series is written as an alternative history. It opens on 21 August 1485, the eve of the Battle of Bosworth Field, which in the series is won not by Henry Tudor (as in reality) but by Richard III. Richard III, played by Peter Cook, is presented as a good king who doted on his nephews, contrary
Man O Man (UK game show) in the first series, Tracey McAndrew later changed her stage name to Nell McAndrew and went on to co-host the re-make of "It's a Knockout!" for Channel 5, again working with Richard Hearsey as producer but was produced by Ronin Entertainment. Man O Man (UK game show) Man O Man was a British game show based on a popular German format, which ran from 4 May 1996 to 7 August 1999, hosted by Chris Tarrant. The first series was produced by Richard Hearsey who previously produced another show hosted by Tarrant called "Prove It!". The first series was recorded at