'Allo 'Allo! season 6 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a comedic series of misadventures, the Resistance's plan to rescue British airmen by disguising themselves as undertakers goes hilariously awry. From dropped coffins to sword fights mimicking old movie duels, their efforts face one setback after another. Amidst these escapades, Rene finds himself entangled with both Lieutenant Gruber and the Gestapo, while the Resistance concocts a new scheme involving a German staff car. Despite the chaos and bungled plans, the episode culminates in a frantic yet futile attempt to escape with the airmen, leaving viewers in stitches with its cliffhanger ending.

Full Episode S06E05 Recap

### Theme Music and Introduction - The episode opens with the theme music playing. - The narrator sets the stage, mentioning difficulties with a previous plan involving posing as undertakers to rescue British airmen held in a chateau, which failed disastrously. ### Café Conversations and Plans #### Café Rene - Rene discusses the previous night's failed plan with Edith and others, mentioning various mishaps, including a coffin being dropped and a fight with swords. - Lieutenant Gruber visits Rene, discussing the precarious situation and hinting at another plan to rescue the British airmen. #### Resistance Meetings - Michelle informs the group of a new plan involving capturing a German staff car to disguise themselves for the airmen's rescue. ### Misadventures and Close Calls #### Gestapo Headquarters - Herr Flick and von Smallhausen are detained and stripped of their uniforms, leading to a humorous situation with Helga. - The Colonel plans to release them under pressure from higher authorities. #### The Resistance's Plan in Action - The Resistance executes their plan to capture the German staff car, involving an elaborate setup with Edith's mother as an obstruction. - The plan faces multiple setbacks, including a botched signal and a failed attempt to stop the car. ### The Final Attempt and Conclusion - Despite various hurdles, the Resistance manages to get the British airmen out of the chateau. - The episode concludes with the group's attempt to escape in the staff car, facing one last comedic obstacle as they try to start the car. ### Closing - The episode ends with the theme music playing, leaving the outcome of the escape attempt hanging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who attempted to rescue the British airmen?

The Resistance, including Michelle, Rene, and others, attempted the rescue.

What disguise did the Resistance use in their plan?

They posed as undertakers to infiltrate the chateau where the airmen were held.

What went wrong with the Resistance's first plan?

A series of disasters, including a coffin being dropped and a fight with swords, led to its failure.

Who visited Rene to discuss the situation with the British airmen?

Lieutenant Gruber visited Rene to discuss the precarious situation.

What was Herr Flick and von Smallhausen's predicament?

They were detained and stripped of their uniforms by the Gestapo.

How did the Resistance plan to capture a German staff car?

By creating an obstruction in the road, causing the staff car to stop for them to hijack it.

What role did Edith's mother play in the new plan?

She was the obstruction, planned to be in a wheelchair in the middle of the road.

What happened when the Resistance attempted to stop the staff car?

The plan went awry when the signal to create the obstruction failed.

How did the episode end?

With the Resistance attempting to escape in the staff car, facing difficulties in starting the car.

What thematic elements are prevalent in this episode?

Themes include the absurdity of war, the ingenuity of the Resistance, and the comedic mishaps of their plans.

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