I wanted to play the polar opposite of Baldrick' – Tony Robinson
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The Blackadder star loved playing the villain in this Robin Hood spoof – but Kate Lonergan had to get checked for bites between shots as her yellow underwear kept attracting ticks
Will Blackadder return for a fifth series? Tony Robinson responds to rumours - Smooth
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Morven Christie: 'Am I the go-to actress to play a bitch?
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Sir Tony Robinson shares delight after reading new Blackadder script for Comic Relief
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27 Baldrick Tony Robinson Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Tony Robinson: Character Baldrick would have 'high status' in current government
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No Cunning Plan: My Unexpected Life, from Baldrick to Time Team and Beyond: : Sir Tony Robinson: 9780283072574: Books
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Costume Designer Maid Marion Small
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Q&A: Tony Robinson, Life and style
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Sir Tony Robinson talks Blackadder and the lucky break that led to the role of Baldrick
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He obviously had a cunning plan it's Sir Baldrick! Tony Robinson lands a knighthood (but his master Blackadder has to settle for a CBE)
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Blackadder's Tony Robinson on why another actor played Baldrick
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Tony Robinson interview - Blackadder: The Lost Pilot - British Comedy Guide