Royal Mail's new issue to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic British sitcom "Blackadder", featuring some of the show's most memorable moments. 

Blackadder is a historical comedy series that follows the misadventrues of Edmund Blackadder, a hapless nobleman who always seems to find himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. The show was created by Robinson, Hugh Laurie, and Stephen Fry. Blackadder was a critical and commercial success, and is considered one of the greatest British sticoms of all time.

The stamps capture Rowan Atkinson in the title role alongside some of the best-loved supporting characters – including Baldrick, Queen Elizabeth I, Lord Percy and Prince George.

Two Second Class, two First Class, two £2 and two £2.20 stamps presented as four horizontal se-tenant pairs.

Second Class Blackadder the Third, episode 3 – Nob & Nobility: Hugh Laurie, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson

Second Class Blackadder the Third, episode 6 – Duel & Duality: Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry

First Class Blackadder Goes Forth, episode 6 – Goodbyeee: Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson

First Class Blackadder Goes Forth, episode 6 – Goodbyeee: Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson

£2.00 The Black Adder, episode 3 – The Archbishop: Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed

£2.00 The Black Adder, episode 2 – Born to be King: Rowan Atkinson, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson

£2.20 Blackadder II, episode 1 – Bells: Miranda Richardson, Patsy Byrne

£2.20 Blackadder II, episode 4 – Money: Rowan Atkinson, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson