Ep 5. General Hospital

In the Season 4 Episode 5 of BlackAdder, titled "General Hospital," the cunning and charismatic Rowan Atkinson stars as Captain Blackadder, a cowardly British Army officer in the trenches of World War I. Alongside his loyal buffoon of a sidekick Private Baldrick, played by Tony Robinson, Captain Blackadder competes for promotion and glory among his fellow officers.

As the episode begins, Captain Blackadder and Private Baldrick are transported to a hospital behind enemy lines after Baldrick's foot accidentally detonates a landmine. Expecting to be treated as prisoners of war, the duo is surprised to find that the hospital is run by the Germans and staffed by nuns who are surprisingly friendly.

Captain Blackadder sees an opportunity to gain intelligence about the enemy and schemes to escape the hospital and learn as much as he can about the German army. However, his plans are complicated by the arrival of a British officer named Captain Kevin Darling, played by Tim McInnerny.

Captain Darling turns out to be a rival of Blackadder's, competing for the same promotion, and when he arrives at General Hospital, Blackadder sees an opportunity to gain the upper hand. However, Darling quickly gains the favor of the hospital staff, led by the formidable Sister Mary, played by Miriam Margolyes.

As the competition between Blackadder and Darling heats up, the hospital becomes more and more chaotic, with patients coming and going at an alarming rate. The Germans, meanwhile, seem to be preparing for a major offensive, and Blackadder becomes increasingly desperate to find out what they are up to.

With the help of Private Baldrick, Blackadder hatches a plan to escape the hospital and return to his own lines, but his efforts are complicated by the arrival of a wounded German officer, played by Rik Mayall. Mayall's character is a thorn in Blackadder's side, complicating his plans at every turn.

As the episode reaches its climax, Blackadder and Darling face off in a hilarious and tense competition to win the favor of the hospital staff. Meanwhile, the Germans prepare for their offensive, and Blackadder must decide whether to risk everything to learn their plans or play it safe and return to his own lines.

In the end, the episode delivers a satisfying conclusion, with plenty of laughs, unpredictable twists, and a surprisingly touching moment of camaraderie between the British and German soldiers. "General Hospital" is a standout episode in a series filled with memorable moments, and fans of Blackadder are sure to love this latest adventure in the trenches.