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Sense and Senility

Sitcom set in the Regency era. Following an assassination attempt by anarchists, the Prince Regent hires two actors to tutor him in public speaking.

While the Prince Regent is attending a play, he survives an assassination attempt by anarchists. He is horrified to learn that he is unpopular and Blackadder suggests he improves his image by delivering a speech, so he hires the two actors they saw at the theatre to tutor him in public speaking.

Anarchists lurk in every cupboard and actors in every coffee house, but which pose a greater threat to the prince?

30 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Edmund Blackadder Rowan Atkinson
Baldrick Tony Robinson
The Prince Regent Hugh Laurie
Mrs Miggins Helen Atkinson-Wood
Anarchist Ben Elton
Mossop Kenneth Connor
Keanrick Hugh Paddick
Director Mandie Fletcher
Writer Richard Curtis
Writer Ben Elton
Producer John Lloyd

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