“In 1486, the second year of Richard IV’s...” – Narrator, Blackadder ... TV Quotes Database

[King Richard IV is about to set out on a crusade against the Turks]

In 1486, the second year of Richard IV’s historic reign and also the year in which the egg replaced the worm as the lowest form of currency, King Richard departed England on a Crusade against the Turks.

King Richard IV

As the good Lord said: "Love thy neighbour as thyself, unless he's Turkish, in which case, kill the bastard!" [laughs]

NNarrator

He left behind him his beloved son Prince Harry to rule as Regent in his stead.

King Richard IV

Farewell, dear Harry.

Prince Harry

Farewell, Father.

NNarrator

...And his slimy son Edmund to do the tasks most befitting him.

King Richard IV

[to Edmund] Edward... [he rode off with his men]

Baldrick

My lord, with the king gone...

PEPrince Edmund

Hmm? Of course! At last, a chance for some real power! [laughs in his ridiculous-sounding evil way]

[Opening theme]

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