What did Baldrick say?
The catchphrase “I have a cunning plan” made its first appearance in the pilot episode, but it is not regularly used until the third series; Blackadder had mentioned the phrase twice in the first series and Baldrick once. Baldrick had also claimed to have “a plan” in a “cunning” voice on one occasion in Blackadder II.
Am I jumping the gun Baldrick or are the words I have a cunning plan marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
Blackadder : Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words “I have a cunning plan” marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation? Baldrick : They certainly are.
What was the stickiest situation?
Blackadder: ‘We’re in the stickiest situation since Sticky the Stick Insect got stuck on a sticky bun. ‘ Blackadder: ‘A war hasn’t been fought this badly since Olaf the Hairy, High Chief of all the Vikings, accidentally ordered 80,000 battle helmets with the horns on the inside. ‘
Are the words I have a cunning plan?
Blackadder: “Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words ‘I have a cunning plan’ marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?”
Is Baldrick still alive?
He played Baldrick in the BBC television series Blackadder and has presented several historical documentaries including the Channel 4 programmes Time Team and The Worst Jobs in History….Tony Robinson.
| Sir Tony Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor, author, broadcaster, comedian, presenter, political activist |
| Years active | 1971–present |
What is Baldrick’s real name?
Tony Robinson
S. Baldrick
| The Right Honourable The Lord Baldrick | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | “Dish and Dishonesty” |
| Last appearance | “Duel and Duality” |
| Episode count | 6 Episodes, 1 Special |
| Played by | Tony Robinson |
Who thought of the cunning plan?
It was during the third series of the period sitcom Blackadder that Robinson, who played the dim and unhygienic Baldrick, first uttered the line that was to become his catchphrase. “The words ‘plan’ and ‘cunning plan’ had cropped up a few times before I took ownership of them,” recalls the actor, now 72.
Is it as cunning as a fox?
Blackadder : Baldrick, I have a very, very, very cunning plan. Baldrick : Is it as cunning as a fox what used to be Professor of Cunning at Oxford University but has moved on and is now working for the U.N. at the High Commission of International Cunning Planning. Blackadder : Yes it is.
How does Baldrick spelling Christmas?
He is also possibly the only person ever to spell “Christmas” without getting any of the letters right (he apparently renders the word as “Kwelfnuve” then “corrects” it to “Kweznuz”).
What is a Boldrick?
A baldric (also baldrick, bawdrick, bauldrick as well as other rare or obsolete variations) is a belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon (usually a sword) or other implement such as a bugle or drum. The word may also refer to any belt in general, but this usage is poetic or archaic.
Who are Tony’s children?
Tony Robinson
- Barbara Henshall. ( m. 1969; div. 1973)
- Mary Shepherd. ( div. 1992)
- Louise Hobbs. ( m. 2011)
Is Sir Tony Robinson married?
Louise Hobbsm. 2011
Mary Shepherdm. 1972–1992
Tony Robinson/Spouse