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
Lee Richardson (actor) Lee Richardson (actor) Lee Richardson (September 11, 1926, Chicago, Illinois – October 2, 1999, New York City) was an American character actor who frequently appeared in the films of Sidney Lumet. Richardson appeared in such films as "Brubaker", "Prince of the City", "Prizzi's Honor", "Tiger Warsaw", "The Fly II", "Q&A", "The Exorcist III", "Daniel" and "A Stranger Among Us" and such television series as "Law & Order" and "Hearts and Minds". He also narrated "Network" and appeared in the television film "Skylark". He appeared in an uncredited role as Franklin D. Roosevelt in "Truman". Richardson died of cardiac arrest on