Blackadder The Third's Cunning Compilation | Blackadder The Third | BBC Comedy Greats
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Dr. Johnson finishes his book containing every English word, leading to humorous discussions about beheading, robbery, suicide pills, and a plan to kill the Duke of Wellington. A conspiracy unfolds, leading to urgent matters regarding missing socks, a bill in Parliament, and the need to convince controversial MP Sir Robert to secure support and safety.
Insights
- The text involves a series of humorous and chaotic events, including discussions about suicide pills, plans to kill the Duke of Wellington, and superstitions about mentioning "Macbeth" in a theater.
- The narrative escalates into a conspiracy, involving arrests, executions, and a mistaken publication of the plan in a play. Urgent matters such as missing socks and potential threats to the Civil List due to a bill in Parliament add layers of complexity to the unfolding events.
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Recent questions
What is the significance of mentioning "Macbeth" in a theater?
It is considered bad luck and superstition.
What is the proposed plan to kill the Duke of Wellington?
The plan involves poisoning him.
What is the outcome of the robbery discussed in the Summary?
The loot is humorously divided.
What is the content of the book Dr. Johnson finished?
It contains every word in the English language.
What is the proposed incentive to gain support from Sir Robert in Parliament?
Offering him a position as a High Court judge.
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Summary
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"Dr. Johnson's Book and Humorous Plans"
- Dr. Johnson celebrates finishing his book after ten years of work.
- The book contains every word in the English language.
- A misunderstanding arises during a discussion about definitions.
- A change of plans leads to a humorous exchange about beheading.
- A robbery is discussed, with a humorous division of loot.
- A plan to run away to the West Indies is made.
- A discussion about suicide pills and their effects ensues.
- A plan to kill the Duke of Wellington is proposed.
- Superstitions about mentioning the name "Macbeth" in a theater are discussed.
- Actors plan to kill the characters in the play they are in.
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Political intrigue and high stakes in Parliament
- A conspiracy has been uncovered, leading to a call for arrests and executions, but a mistake in publishing the entire plan in a play has been made. Urgent matters arise regarding missing socks and a potential threat to the Civil List due to a bill in Parliament.
- To secure support in Parliament, a controversial MP named Sir Robert must be convinced, despite his questionable behavior and interests. Offering him a position as a High Court judge may be the incentive needed to gain his support and ensure safety from the bill's consequences.
