I have the box set of the complete Black Adder, all four series plus the various one off specials.
It includes interviews with all the cast.
Rowan Atkinson explains how that last scene, where they go over the top, was filmed in one take.
The director wanted to do a second take, but Rowan and other cast members said no. They said it was too emotional and they couldn't face doing it again.

My son, Sam is twelve and absolutely loves the whole lot.
The first time he heard Lord Flasheart's line about getting in the aeroplane 5 times a day etc, he howled with laughter and was in tears.
I was shocked he got it without asking what he meant.
I was in big trouble with the wife when he repeated the line to her later.

Originally Posted by BritinAfrica

I must admit I hated that last scene with a passion, I always turned it off.

I love it, it's simply brilliant.
How can a comedy about war otherwise end!

It is an emotional rollercoaster ride of less than a minute - brilliant!

Originally Posted by Der Alte

I love it, it's simply brilliant.
How can a comedy about war otherwise end!

It is an emotional rollercoaster ride of less than a minute - brilliant!

I hate that last scene because it emphasises the total disregard senior officers had for junior officers and the rank and file. So many lives were lost and wasted unnecessarily and for what? Haig was warned to change his tactics as Britain was running out of men.

Originally Posted by BritinAfrica

I hate that last scene because it emphasises the total disregard senior officers had for junior officers and the rank and file. So many lives were lost and wasted unnecessarily and for what? Haig was warned to change his tactics as Britain was running out of men.

The British comedies are superb; I preferred the early versions of the Black Adder (the medieval time). I enjoyed the TV-series "Allo Allo", a sitcom about the "lifeline." The struggle to get British airmen back to Britain based on the TV series "Secret Army." Not a comedy, though.

Originally Posted by I3BrigPvSk

The British comedies are superb; I preferred the early versions of the Black Adder (the medieval time). I enjoyed the TV-series "Allo Allo", a sitcom about the "lifeline." The struggle to get British airmen back to Britain based on the TV series "Secret Army." Not a comedy, though.

Ah Allo Allo one very funny show, the English/French policeman's accent always cracked me up.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hfHyDSTX50"]Allo Allo funniest scenes compilation - YouTube[/ame]


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OM-Hj3JEmY&feature=related"]The Best of 'Allo 'Allo! - Captain Hans Geering part 1 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozahjxwEmjg&feature=related"]Officer Crabtree part 1 - YouTube[/ame]

One of the best and funniest movies ever made was the "Life of Brian." Completely irreverent, I heard that certain church groups wanted it banned.

Originally Posted by BritinAfrica

One of the best and funniest movies ever made was the "Life of Brian." Completely irreverent, I heard that certain church groups wanted it banned.

When I was in my last year at school, the film club were going to show it but when the headmaster found out, he banned it, even though he had never seen it.
Instead, we got to see "The Wild Geese"!

Originally Posted by Trooper1854

When I was in my last year at school, the film club were going to show it but when the headmaster found out, he banned it, even though he had never seen it.
Instead, we got to see "The Wild Geese"!

The Wild Geese? Now that is some movie....

Originally Posted by BritinAfrica

One of the best and funniest movies ever made was the "Life of Brian." Completely irreverent, I heard that certain church groups wanted it banned.

You must see the bright side of life, it is a funny movie. There were reactions when the movie appeared.


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx6w6cCWHHc"]Life of Brian TV Debate - YouTube[/ame]

Ah the Life of Brian a truly great movie:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krb2OdQksMc&feature=fvst"]Funniest bit of 'life of brian' - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbI-fDzUJXI"]Romans Go Home - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb_qHP7VaZE&feature=fvsr"]The People's Front - YouTube[/ame]