Win a new audiobook history of Blackadder | Six copies of Jem Roberts' latest title up for grabs © BBC

Win a new audiobook history of Blackadder

Six copies of Jem Roberts' latest title up for grabs

Comedy historian a Jem Roberts has released a new audiobook version of his Blackadder book to mark the 40th anniversary of the classic comedy.

And Chortle has six copies of The True History Of The Blackadder to give away to readers.

The title, narrated by the author, charts the history of the celebrated TV comedy from difficult first series to reinvention as one of the nation’s most-loved sitcoms. 

It features excerpts of interviews Jem conducted for the original book with producer John Lloyd, writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton and members of the cast and crew, including Miriam Margolyes and Brian Blessed..

Eclusive new material for the audiobook release, includes a new chapter updated for 2023, a performance of the lost Blackadder Christmas special, an interview with the author.

It is available priced £7.99, or as part of a free trial at Audible, or for one credit for members. Buy here.

But to stand a chance of winning one of our copies, just answer the following question by 5pm on July 3, when we will select the winners at random from all the correct answers received.

Usual terms and conditions apply. Good luck!

Published: 21 Jun 2023

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