Morale
is a big issue, when death is everywhere, and General Melchett is on the lookout
for a talented artist who can do an especially stirring painting for the cover
of King and Country magazine, a publication which George calls 'damn inspiring
stuff' and Blackadder calls 'soft, strong and thoroughly absorbent'. George
produces a picture of genius, but Blackadder passes it off as his own, believing
that Melchett will send the successful artist to Paris and away from the trenches.
However, Melchett's secret plan is in fact to make the artist go into No Man's
Land and sketch the carnage.
Review:The opposition of George's
tragic optimism and Blackadder's awful realism is the core of this episode; and
while Blackadder is always convinced of the stupidity of his commanding officer,
even he underestimates just how stupid the man is. Excellent characterisation
and acting all round. Credits:
| Director | Richard Boden |
| Writers | Richard Curtis and Ben Elton |
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