Edmund Blackadder who shot Harold II at The Battle of Hastings. Blackadder is a genuine surname, its usage in the UK currently documented back to the 15th century, which may explain the choice of the name, with the first series being set in this time period. The name is thought to be mostly Scottish in origin, which is not contradicted in the series, as the first Blackadder begins as the Duke of Edinburgh. In the third series it is revealed that a branch of the Blackadder family is a significant clan in Scotland, although they have become known by the name MacAdder.
The Voice Kids (UK TV series) The Voice Kids (UK TV series) The Voice Kids is a British television talent show created by John de Mol and its first premiere was on 10 June 2017 on ITV. Presented by Emma Willis, the programme is a junior version of "The Voice UK" and is part of "The Voice Kids"' worldwide franchise. The coaches are will.i.am, Danny Jones and Pixie Lott. Repeats also air on CITV and ITV2. "The Voice Kids UK" was renewed for a third series in June 2018, to air in 2019. The show aired in the fall of 2018, in various primetime and late-night