Here are some of the best Nursie moments and quotes from the second series of Blackadder. Which one is your favourite?
Nursie Blackadder
Nursie was a recurring character in the second series of Blackadder.
Played brilliantly by Patsy Byrne (13 July 1933 – 17 June 2014), she came across as slightly naive, a little crazy, and almost cartoon like.
Treating Queeny (played by Miranda Richardson) as though she was still a child, Nursie had some memorable quotes and moments from the show.
The Best Nursie Moments
Here’s some of the most outstanding moments featuring Nursie from the second series of Blackadder.
Bells
Nursey in Blackadder explaining that Queeny was almost a boy.
Out you popped, out of your mummies tumpkin and everyone shouted : “It’s a boy, it’s a boy!”. And somebody said “but it hasn’t got a winkle!”. And then I said “A boy without a winkle? God be praised, it is a miracle. A boy without a winkle!” And then Sir Thomas More pointed out that a boy without a winkle is a girl. And everyone was really disappointed.
Head
We’re not sure nursie’s first aid skills are up to scratch.
Potato
Nursie commenting on the Queen’s speech.
On the news that Rum is dead, Nursie puts on his beard. She will wear it always!
Money
When the Queen apologises for playing a prank on Blackadder
It was, my little rosebud. If you weren’t quite so big, it’d be time for Mr. and Mrs. Spank to pay a short sharp trip to Bottyland.
Beer
What do you mean?
Chains
And in the final episode of the second series of Blackadder, we discover that Nursie has a udder fixation.
An even tougher choice is…
Of course, it’s always both breasty dumplings!
And finally, we’ll leave you with this great Nursie scene. Which one did you like the best? Leave a comment below!
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FAQ About Blackadder’s Nursie
Here’s a few facts about the character of Nursey from Blackadder:
Who plays Nursey in Blackadder?
British actress Patsy Byrne, played Nursie in Blackadder II. She also played Nursy in Blackadder Back and Forth.
How old is Patsy Byrne?
Patsy Byrne died at the age of 80 in 2014.
Is Patsy Byrne still alive?
Patsy Byrne is no longer alive as she passed away in 2014 at the age of 80.
Who played Bernard in Blackadder?
It was revealed that Nursey’s real name was Bernard. This character in Blackadder way played by Patsy Byrne.
Who played Nanny in Blackadder?
Patsy Byrne (Patricia Anne Thirza Byrne) played the character of Nursey, who was the nanny of the Queen in Blackadder 2.