Ben Elton shares disappointing update on Blackadder reunion series

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ben Elton has provided an update following rumours of a Blackadder reunion series. He added, “I recently did Upstart Crow, which was a Shakespeare sitcom set in the political world of the 16th century.” However, he confirmed, “But there will not be a fifth series of Blackadder, I think that’s pretty much a certainty. “We’d have the first read-through and they’d all light up cigarettes and Stephen and John Lloyd would look slightly pained over certain bits and pieces. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.