Curtis, who wrote Notting Hill and the Blackadder series, is to start shooting the movie in September.

BBC: Neeson to unveil patriot statue

Fawlty Towers, Monty Python, Blackadder - Britain may consider itself as a bastion of comedy, and the global headquarters of the sense of humour.

BBC: Britons denied workplace fun

Lloyd, who helmed the likes of Blackadder, Not The Nine O'Clock News and QI, accused the corporation of making programmes "by committee" to avoid causing offence.

BBC: Jonathan Ross defends BBC salary

Atkinson made his debut in the West End in 1981 in Rowan Atkinson In Revue and later became well-known for television roles in Mr Bean and Blackadder.

BBC: Rowan Atkinson to star in Simon Gray play in West End

Asked why there had never been a Blackadder feature film, Atkinson said it was "surprisingly tricky" to expand the sitcom format to an hour and a half.

BBC: Rowan Atkinson plans stage return

The Edinburgh Art Festival is already off to a flying start with several major exhibitions including shows by two of Scotland's best known artists David Mach and Elizabeth Blackadder.

BBC: Anything goes to keep Edinburgh Fringe on top

In an interview to be broadcast on Wednesday's edition of Radio Four's arts programme Front Row, the Blackadder star concedes he is better known for what he calls "shallow comedy stuff".

BBC: Rowan Atkinson wins praise for 'serious' role

Humphreys landed his fourth penalty a minute from the end, before Edinburgh skipper Todd Blackadder made the move that led to Blair grabbing try number three at the start of injury time.

BBC: Edinburgh 21-27 Ulster

Elizabeth Blackadder is a Scottish painter and printmaker.

BBC: Tracey Emin to appear at festival

In the Blackadder film, for instance, Rowan Atkinson holds up a Tesco Clubcard. (Dome sponsor: Tesco.) Children can have their photo taken with a virtual ET. (Dome sponsor: BT) The hero in the show goes by the name of Skyboy. (Dome sponsor: Sky TV).

BBC: Dome alone: Is it fun for adults?