Desc: Blackadder Rides Again: Directed by Matt O'Casey. With John Sergeant, Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis, Ben Elton. Rowan Atkinson and the cast of legendary comedy series Blackadder are back for this one-off documentary special to mark 25 years since the original BBC transmission in 1983. Featuring fascinating interviews and behind-the-scenes insight from its renowned cast and writers, including the first ever in-depth interview with Rowan Atkinson, on his personal experience of playing Edmund Blackadder.