Major Star

"Major Star" is the third episode of Blackadder Goes Forth, the fourth series of the BBC sitcom Blackadder. The Russian Revolution produces two more appalling results: an offensive by Germany and a really offensive Charlie Chaplin impression by Baldrick. The Russians have pulled out of the war as a result of the revolution, something that dismays Blackadder, since it will mean 'three quarters of a million Germans leaving the Russian Front and com... more

"Major Star" is the third episode of Blackadder Goes Forth, the fourth series of the BBC sitcom Blackadder. The Russian Revolution produces two more appalling results: an offensive by Germany and a really offensive Charlie Chaplin impression by Baldrick. The Russians have pulled out of the war as a result of the revolution, something that dismays Blackadder, since it will mean 'three quarters of a million Germans leaving the Russian Front and coming here, with the express purpose of using my nipples for target practice!' and initially delights George, until he's reminded the Russians and the British were on the same side. Blackadder decides to desert, but is stopped when General Melchett comes. Ironically he needs Blackadder to help him shoot some deserters. In order to prevent an uprising from the troops, General Melchett asks Captain Blackadder to organise a cabaret to boost the men's morale, something that Blackadder eagerly accepts when a possible tour is mentioned (which would... less