Who was Lord Flashheart based on?

British comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died aged 56. One of the much loved roles he played was Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. The character was bawdy with a mane of blonde curls. Flashheart was originally inspired by a friend of John Lloyd and Richard Curtis.

What rank is Lord Flashheart?

Flasheart’s rank of Squadron Commander is anachronistic; at the time the Royal Flying Corps was still a corps of the army, the equivalent rank being Major.

Who is flash in Blackadder?

Rik Mayall
Lord Flashheart (played by Rik Mayall) appeared in one episode of Blackadder II. He was portrayed as an irresistible sex object.

Who is Captain Darling?

Tim McInnerny (/ˌmækɪˈnɜːrni/ MAK-i-NUR-nee; born 18 September 1956) is an English actor. He is known for his many roles on stage and television, including as Lord Percy Percy and Captain Darling in the 1980s British sitcom Blackadder.

What is Baldrick’s first name?

Sodoff Baldrick
Sodoff Baldrick, 1st Baron Baldrick of Regency Britain works as an “underscrogsman” (apprentice dogsbody) to Mr….S. Baldrick.

The Right Honourable The Lord Baldrick
Nationality British
Occupation Dogsbody, then Lord, member of parliament
First appearance “Dish and Dishonesty”

Who is Lord Melchett?

The campaigner, environmentalist and politician Peter Melchett, Lord Melchett, who has died aged 70, is probably best remembered for leading a group of protesters who destroyed a trial crop of genetically modified maize in Norfolk in 1999.

Who plays Fisher on new tricks?

Tim McInnerny
Tim McInnerny: Stephen Fisher Jump to: Quotes (4)

Who played Lord Percy?

Tim McInnernyLord Percy Percy / Played by

Is Blackadder a real surname?

Clan Blackadder is a Scottish clan. The clan historically held lands near the Anglo-Scottish border.