Blackadder Goes Forth (1989)

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8.8	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Richard Boden

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Rowan Atkinson
Captain Edmund Blackadder 6 episodes, 1989

Tony Robinson
Private S Baldrick 6 episodes, 1989

Stephen Fry
General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett 6 episodes, 1989

Hugh Laurie
Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh 6 episodes, 1989

Tim McInnerny
Captain Kevin Darling 6 episodes, 1989

Gabrielle Glaister
Driver Parkhurst 2 episodes, 1989

Jeremy Hardy
Corporal Perkins 1 episode, 1989

Rik Mayall
Squadron Commander Lord Flasheart 1 episode, 1989

Written by

Richard Curtis
(6 episodes, 1989)

Ben Elton
(6 episodes, 1989)

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The finest Blackadder series

17 years, 2 months ago at Feb 28 17:16

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This is the fourth and final series centered around the infamous Blackadder clan (all played by Rowan Atkinson). Set in the trenches of World War I, subtle anti-war sentiment pervades all six episodes. The humour is top notch, backed up by excellent acting.

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Description: It is 1917, and lunatic General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett is leading the British troops at the front lines against the Germans, while everyone waits for Field Marshall Haig's big push. There are various emotions throughout the camp about it. For Captain Kevin Darling, Melchett's bull-dog-like right-hand man, it makes no difference, as it appears he will be safe and sound with the general when the big push occurs. For Lieutenant George Colhurst Saint Barleigh, he is overly excited at thrashing the Germans. For Private S. (probably for Sod-Off) Baldrick, it's a terrifying experience he is not looking forward to. For Capt ... (more)

Release date: 28 September 1989
UPC: 794051156228

Tags: Comedy (22), British (13), Black Adder (6), WWI (5), War (4), Historical (4), 1989 (4), Sitcom (4), British Comedy (4), Satire (3), Humour (3), Rowan Atkinson (3), Soldier (3), World War I (3), Character Name In Title (3), UK (2), Foreign (2), Britcom (2), World War 1 (2), Historical Fiction (2)

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"SERIES FOUR (1989) 6 episodes Series Score: 57 Episode Average: 9.50 Perfect 10's: 4S4E1CAPTAIN COOKOriginally broadcast: 28 September 1989 Directed by: Richard Boden Written by: Richard Curtis, Ben EltonBaldrick suggests cooking for staff HQ to avoid having to go over the top, Blackadder's asked to find an artist to paint a picture for King & Country, and George is horrified by an attempt to claim credit for his masterpiece."