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There were also several oneshot blackadder specials. Only two men remained faithful, risking certain death by their fidelity to the crown. The cavalier years is a 15 minute oneoff edition of blackadder set during the english civil war, shown as part of comic reliefs red nose day on friday 5 february 1988. The second special was broadcast on friday 23 december 1988. Blackadder 95x subtitles download movie and tv series.
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