First broadcast on 13 February 1986. Featuring Miriam Margolyes as Lady Whiteadder and Hugh Laurie as one of the revellers.
During an argument about who is best at holding their liquor, Blackadder challenges Melchett to a rowdy drinking competition at his house.
I remember the last time you had a party, I found you face down in a puddle wearing a pointy hat and singing a song about goblins.
Queenie (to Blackadder)
Unfortunately, on the very same night, his aunt and uncle Lord and Lady Whiteadder have invited themselves over for dinner to discuss his much-needed inheritance. This may not have been so bad had they not been the two most fanatical puritans in England.
With two parties running simultaneously, there is always the possibility of extreme disaster, especially as the Queen is there in disguise.
Blackadder gets hideously sozzled and manages to insult everyone. His aunt vows that he will never get his inheritance, but that's irrelevant as the Queen wants to execute him anyway.
Luckily, the magic power of beer makes them all friends again. And Blackadder gets to sing the song about the goblin.
Baldrick's Wisdom
I found it particularly ironic, my lord, because I've got a thingy that's shaped like a turnip. I'm a big hit at parties... I hide in the vegetable rack and frighten the children.
Insult of the Episode
Melchett (very drunk): You twist and turn like a... twisty-turny thing. I say you are a weedy pigeon and you can call me Susan if it isn't so.
