Character Relationship Map: Blackadder: Back & Forth

Characters

• Blackadder (played by Rowan Atkinson) — protagonist

  Modern-era Lord Blackadder, time-traveling aristocrat and schemer.

• Baldrick (played by Tony Robinson) — protagonist

  Modern-era Baldrick, loyal servant and accomplice to Lord Blackadder.

• Melchett (played by Stephen Fry) — supporting

  Bumbling aristocrat and friend to Lord Blackadder.

• George (played by Hugh Laurie) — supporting

  Dim-witted aristocrat and friend to Lord Blackadder.

• Maid Marian / King Blackadder's Wife (played by Kate Moss) — supporting

  Dual role: legendary outlaw's companion and medieval queen.

• Darling (played by Tim McInnerny) — supporting

  Clergyman and friend to Lord Blackadder.

• Wellington (played by Simon Russell Beale) — minor

  Historical British military leader at Waterloo.

Key Relationships

• Blackadder → Maid Marian / King Blackadder's Wife (Romantic Partner)
• Blackadder → Wellington (Conflict Target Of Theft)
• George → Darling (Social Fellow Guests)
• Melchett → Darling (Social Fellow Guests)
• Melchett → George (Social Fellow Guests)
• Blackadder → Darling (Social Fellow Guest & Friend)
• Blackadder → George (Social Fellow Guest & Friend)
• Blackadder → Melchett (Social Fellow Guest & Friend)
• Blackadder → Baldrick (Professional Master & Servant)

Story Analysis

A comedic time-travel wager leads to historical interference, timeline correction, and an unexpected royal fate.

Plot Progression

1. The Grand Wager
2. Chronological Chaos
3. The Historical Twist
4. Crowning Achievement