For a large, varied group of people of all ages, from all walks of life, the cynical, quip-loaded history lampooning of BBC sitcom Blackadder is quite simply the best comedy ever made. Unmatched even decades later in terms of wit, plotting, memorable characters and above all gag rate, the Rowan Atkinson vehicle has quite rightly achieved a level of timelessnes reserved only for a few select comedy gems. Not bad for a show full of knob gags and turnips.