Blackadder series 1 was a car crash though that was (I assume) dated in its own time

yes, they hit the winning formula in S2, but there are few better episodes than The Queen of Spain's beard in S1, elevated by Miriam Margolyes and Jim Broadbent to classic status. agree S1 as a whole is overall just an appetiser before the feast though.

Nonsense. Car crash? It’s a brilliant show. Can’t judge anything’s value by its popularity