George (Blackadder)
George | |
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Duel and Duality" (series 3) "Goodbyeee" (series 4) | |
Portrayed by | Hugh Laurie |
In-universe information | |
Occupation | Prince regent (series 3) Lieutenant (series 4) |
Nationality | British |
Alma Mater | University of Cambridge (series 4) |
George is a supporting character who appeared in various adaptations of the
The first incarnation of the character was a caricature of George, Prince of Wales, serving as one of the three main characters of the third series. The second, Lt. The Hon. George Colthurst St Barleigh, was a young officer in the British Army during World War I, a supporting protagonist in the fourth series. Both portrayals were of "dim-witted upper-class twits",[1][2] who depended greatly on Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). The character garnered positive responses from critics.
Personality
Both Prince George and Lt. George are portrayed as dim-witted "upper class twits".
Both men are portrayed as very incompetent,
George's incarnation as Lieutenant
In the 1989 sketch
Awards and decorations
In the series, Lieutenant George is seen wearing the following ribbons:
Military Cross | 1914 Star | Croix de Guerre (France) |
Development
Laurie was supposed to wear a monocle as Lt. George, the character's second incarnation, but eventually decided against it after it kept falling out of his eye.[2] Laurie reprised the role of Prince George in the Christmas special Blackadder's Christmas Carol, and portrayed a new character, Lord Pigmot, set in the distant future.[22] He also appeared in the millennium special Blackadder: Back & Forth, playing the Roman Consul Georgius and the modern day Major George Bufton-Tufton, The Viscount Bufton-Tufton.[23][24] Although no new series or specials were made, the creators of the series have commented on various proposals over the years;[25] one possibility was a film in which the main characters return as a 1960s' rock band, with George playing the guitar and keyboard.[26] Curtis later said Laurie's international success with House would make a new Blackadder installment difficult.[27]
Reception
George, as well as Laurie, drew positive responses from critics. Tara Ariano and
References
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- Ink and Incapability". Blackadder the Third. Series 3. Episode 2. BBC.
- ^ Lawson, Mark (12 May 1991). "Guilt and the goggle-eyed gargoyle; Embarrassed but unspoilt by his success as upper-class twit, Hugh Laurie is making the best of being a good sort". The Independent. London, England: Independent Print Ltd. p. 14.
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- ^ a b c Curtis, Ricard; Elton, Ben (2 November 1989). "Goodbyeee". Blackadder Goes Forth. Series 4. Episode 6. BBC.
- ^ Montgomery, Sue (12 March 2006). "Racing: The week Nicholls has to stay a jump ahead". The Independent. London, England: Independent Print Ltd. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2009.
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