Product Details

• Actors: Tony Robinson
• Directors: Karen McKay
• Format: DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Acorn Media
• DVD Release Date: February 19, 2008
• Run Time: 83 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000XUF6AQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,231 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

"Tony Robinson is a god of history" —Eddie Izzard

One of the UK’s most beloved performers, Tony Robinson has forged a career from making history humorous. He first shot to fame as the peasant simpleton Baldrick in the legendary comedy series Blackadder. Then came slightly more scholarly but highly entertaining efforts like the archaeology show Time Team and the documentary series The Worst Jobs in History. Using Baldrick—he of the "cunning plan"—as a reference point, Robinson careens through the story of his life and the course of history in a side-splitting one-man stage show.

Packed full of hilarious tales, tender family stories, and amusing historical anecdotes championing the little guy, this smash hit performance sold out venues throughout the UK. It’s a riotous, rollicking, helter-skelter ride, from Robinson’s childhood debut as the Artful Dodger to Blackadder and beyond.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: Q & A session with Tony Robinson, containing his favorite Blackadder moments and the possible future of the series, and "Any Old Iron" sing-along.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-have" for "Black Adder" fans., May 3, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out (DVD)

Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out! is the uproariously funny DVD of a stand-up comedy performance by British television actor Tony Robinson, perhaps best known for his role of Baldrick in the hilarious British sitcom "Black Adder", and his infamous refrain, "I have a cunning plan!" Tony Robinson gives the snigger-inducing scoop on everything from the secrets hidden within common surnames (many last names indicate that our ancestors worked horrible jobs, such as "Kellogg", which can be traced back to hog butchering), to the creation of the "Maid Marian" television show (ostensibly a children's program but so popular that one college closed its bar when "Maid Marian" aired), to when Robinson worked with John Wayne and was literally pushed into a river of liquid filth as part of the shoot. Fans of "Black Adder" will not be disappointed; he gives plenty of hysterical anecdotes from the series, including one particularly raunchy "Black Adder" joke that never aired (because the actress was too mortified and refused to say the line)! Truly a laugh-out-loud viewing experience, seasoned with just a dash of history for personal enrichment, highly recommended for comedy lovers everywhere and a "must-have" for "Black Adder" fans. 83 minutes, widescreen, color.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising Funny DVD, April 10, 2008

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C. Smith "gotta have books" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out (DVD)

It was interesting to see "Baldrick" of the Blackadder series as himself. He displays his fine acting ability and intelligence. I laughed out loud several times. Of course, it's tough to top the role he played in Blackadder, but it's worthwhile to see him being Tony Robinson.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Tony, June 21, 2009

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Henry J. Howard "earthworm" (middle TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out (DVD)

Standup ain't your forte.Maybe if you'd done more stories & outtakes from 'Blackadder' this vid would be worth it but 80% of what you do is cuss & you just ain't funny.Stick to comedic roles.

Save your money for the Blackadder collection.