General Hospital

General Hospital's opening scene in the trench was one of the funniest things Blackadder has ever shown to us - Baldrick's unbelievable stupidity is at its worst here. But as the first 10 minutes are generally light-hearted, the rest of the episode becomes dark and mysterious - rooting out a German spy is the main event in this episode. Nurse Mary is probably the most complex single-episode character in Blackadder - she is a woman of many faces, and one that is deceitful and frank. Blackadder once again begins to get to know and fancy her, but this episode is his best relationship - better than anything The Queen of Spain's Beard (Series 1) or Amy and Amiability (Series 3) have to offer - only because it is dark, mysterious and rather subtle - unlike the two aforementioned episodes. That said, this episode delivers more hilarious lines and is once again another riotous comedy fest (a great line is said by Blackadder when Baldrick says that he has a girlfriend (Miss Wright) back home who wants to gather him up in her arms: "Yes, I wouldn't be too hopeful - we'd have to get her arms out of her strait-jacket first.") This is probably the most complex and intelligent of all the Blackadder episodes, and is one that actually has a sense of mystery to it, and is also one that offers a surprising resolution. The episode offers very subtle clues during the hospital scenes that will eventually lead to the resolution - you probably won't catch them, but thankfully, Blackadder recaps us at the end and tells us all. It is this reason that makes General Hospital unique, and a must see Blackadder episode. But it is the next episode, Goodbyeee, that will be the greatest.

On the whole - General Hospital is a great episode, and easily the smartest of all the Blackadders, as well as being one of the funniest. A must-see. 10/10

Blackadder hunts for a German spy in the field hospital.

This is another classic episode with a very funny plot, brilliant dialogue and wonderful performances.

The plot is quite clever considering its a 30 minute sit-com episode with a fair bit of intrigue surrounding the identity of the spy. It does not in anyway detract away from the main purpose, which is the comedy, but it gives it an extra dimension of entertainment.

This is another fine example of the Curtis and Elton dialogue at its best, with Blackadder firing razor sharp punchlines like a machine gun turret. His biggest victim in this episode is Captain Darling in a number of hilarious exchanges. We also get some of the best sight gags in the series.

All performances are excellent as ever with every member of the regular cast on perfect form. Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry and Tim McInnerny have the best material. Miranda Richardson has a memorable guest role as Nurse Mary Fletcher-Brown. Bill Wallis has a great cameo as a notable patient in the hospital.

Great espionage movie too many sex scenes and not enough fighting

Blackadder is tasked with routing out a spy at a Hospital, George is laid up, being tended to by the beautiful Nurse Mary.

Definitely one of Blackadder's bet ever episodes, absolutely magical from start to finish.

It almost plays out like one of those romances from the 1950's, it has that kind of sentimental romantic vibe, however it's Blackadder, so it's loaded with wit, humour, and a lot of physical humour.

Miranda Richardson, be still my beating heart, is sublime throughout, magically funny, with an incredible sense of timing. Loved the scenes of her nursing George, side splitting.

I can't believe how quickly this series has rolled by, only one to go, and I must ready myself for it, having only seen it once.

This, was perfect, 10/10.