'Allo 'Allo! series 5

March 2025 September 2015 5 #FF9933 26 BBC1 1988 09 03 y 1989 02 25 y List of 'Allo 'Allo! episodes The fifth series of the British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! contains twenty-six episodes, which first aired between 3 September 1988 and 25 February 1989. Series 5 is longer than any of the other series, and contains almost a third of the total number of episodes. The series was made with a view to airing the show in the US, so episodes were shortened to 25 minutes rather than 30 minutes to allow for commercial breaks; and twenty-six episodes were commissioned to tie in with the American tradition of having "seasons", rather than the typical British "series" of six to eight episodes. Due to these changes, two episodes were written by different writers; the director's role was shared among four people, the series was taped entirely in the studio (except the wedding scene of Episode 6, which was shot on location in an actual church); and not all of the secondary characters appear in each of the series' episodes. Series 5 also sees the first appearances of the Communist Resistance girls Denise Laroque and Louise; and the last appearance of Jack Haig (who died in the time between the fifth and sixth series) as Monsieur Roger LeClerc. The following episode names are those found on the British Region 2 DVD releases, with alternate region titles given below them. Cast 30em Gorden Kaye as René Artois Carmen Silvera as Edith Artois Rose Hill as Madame Fanny La Fan Vicki Michelle as Yvette Carte-Blanche Sue Hodge as Mimi Labonq Kirsten Cooke as Michelle Dubois Jack Haig as Monsieur Roger LeClerc Kenneth Connor as Monsieur Alfonse Richard Marner as Colonel Kurt von Strohm Guy Siner as Lieutenant Hubert Gruber Gavin Richards as Captain Alberto Bertorelli Hilary Minster as General Erich von Klinkerhoffen Richard Gibson as Herr Otto Flick John Louis Mansi as Herr Engelbert von Smallhausen Kim Hartman as Private Helga Geerhart Arthur Bostrom as Officer Crabtree John D. Collins as Officer Fairfax Nicholas Frankau as Officer Carstairs Episodes #FF9933 5 5 20 16 16 20 28 1 Desperate Doings in the Dungeon Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Desperate Doings in the Dungeon', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3379 21 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/4a7e152ab52840a7b19316635d8b3b1c September 1988 David Croft Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 09 03 y Herr Flick is in the dungeon, but there are plans afoot from several sources to spring him - although not necessarily leave him a free man. The Resistance manage to be first on the scene and effect a prisoner swap. Alternative title: "The Rescue of Frau Kinkenrotten" #FF9933 29 2 The Camera in the Potato Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'The Camera in the Potato', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3380 22 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/5ee643e43324428f9746ed4d164e0162 8 September 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 09 10 y René is rescued from the dungeon, and is tasked with photographing invasion plans, hidden in a safe in the chateau. Note: Rose Hill (Fanny La Fan), John D. Collins (Fairfax) and Nicholas Frankau (Carstairs), London Calling and Voice of 'Gibson' are credited in the end credits, even though they do not appear in the episode. Alternative title: "Eyes of the Potato" #FF9933 30 3 Dinner with the General Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Dinner with the General', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3381 47 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/46ed764fff7347a2863242ff069548f6 15 September 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 09 17 y Smoke bombs will provide a diversionary tactic to distract Gruber so René can photograph the invasion plans, but they end up being sent down the wrong chimney. Helga and Von Klinkerhoffen dine together, while the Gestapo infiltrate as a musical interlude to gain intelligence on plans to assassinate Hitler. Note: In this episode, when being hypnotised, Von Smallhausen gives his full name as "Bobby Cedric von Smallhausen", although in "Herr Flick's Revenge", he gives his first name as "Englebert". Alternative title: "Criminal Developments" #FF9933 31 4 The Dreaded Circular Saw Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'The Dreaded Circular Saw', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3382 46 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/288243860f63426c90ecd8c1f2ee6aba 22 September 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 09 24 y Everyone gets a surprise when the safe is blown up by LeClerc. As everyone flees the chateau, René and LeClerc - disguised as German soldiers - are captured by the Communist Resistance. Note: In this episode, Rose Hill is once again credited without appearing and Kirsten Cooke (Michelle) is credited as the second person to appear on screen, even though it is actually Jack Haig (LeClerc) who does so. Note: As the general threatens Gruber with being sent to the Russian front, he says "you could find yourself in Vladivostok by the end of the week". This is either a joke or a lapsus on the creators' part, since Vladivostok is on the Russian east coast, which the Germans were never even close to reaching during the entire war. Note: This episode features the first appearances of Moira Foot as Denise Laroque, and of Carole Ashby as Louise. Alternative title: "Return of the Paintings" #FF9933 32 5 Otherwise Engaged Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Otherwise Engaged', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3383 33 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/5a57c3e0eee24897a07f90c2bf95c305 29 September 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 10 01 y René and LeClerc are still being held at the sawmill by the Communist Resistance. Their leader announces she and René are to be married very soon. Note: In this episode, one of the communist resistance girls is played by Phoebe Scholfield, who has earlier played Henriette, one of Michelle's resistance girls. Alternative title: "Enter Denise" #FF9933 33 6 A Marriage of Inconvenience Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'A Marriage of Inconvenience', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3384 31 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/4ad358e76ba147a5a1d6766a2d648cd2 6 October 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 10 08 y It's the day of René and Denise's wedding - except the Gaullist Resistance and the cafe staff have plans in place to ensure the two are not betrothed. Note: Once again, the airmen actors are credited without appearing in the episode. Note: Kim Hartman (Helga) is credited as number four, even though she is the ninth person to appear in frame. Alternative title: "Wedding Plans" #FF9933 34 7 No Hiding Place Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'No Hiding Place', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3385 35 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/2171d415acd84c30970f4fa273518686 13 October 1988 Susan Belbin Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 10 15 y In the fallout from their wedding day, René tries to hide from Denise and her plans for revenge, but the people of Nouvion are not as accommodating as René would like. A ticking package is delivered to the cafe by a clock repair man (John Rutland). Note: When the people in the café are about to share the wine, the acid spot on the table can be seen even before the wine has been poured. Note: Richard Gibson and John Louis Mansi are credited in the opposite order that they appear in the episode. Note: Crabtree's talk with the British airmen is one of the few occasions that he speaks English in the series. Alternative title: "Post-Matrimonial Depression" #FF9933 35 8 The Arrival of the Homing Duck Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'The Arrival of the Homing Duck', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3386 34 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/2e792ca9b6d84bd1ab51c73e34a2783f 20 October 1988 Susan Belbin Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 10 22 y A conference is planned by the occupying forces, where the invasion of England is likely to be under discussion. Michelle orders René to provide the catering while gathering information on the plans, with the resulting intelligence to be sent to England via a duck. Alternative title: "The Long Distance Duck" #FF9933 36 9 Watch the Birdie Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Watch the Birdie', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3387 33 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/3fcbaf70a41c4e1f84f81e4f7282affc 27 October 1988 Susan Belbin Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 10 29 y The conference goes ahead, despite the duck escaping and being shot down. A serving of peppermints provides the necessary diversion for René to photograph the invasion plans. Note: This episode marks the first appearance of Ken Morley as general Leopold Von Flockenstuffen. Alternative title: "The Generals Conference" #FF9933 37 10 René - Under an Assumed Nose Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'René - Under an Assumed Nose', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3388 41 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/2f57186430a646ddb663fcc1279e5c2e 3 November 1988 Susan Belbin Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 11 05 y In the aftermath of the conference, René is on the General's hit list following the incident with the peppermints. Alternative title: "Michelle's Secret Love" #FF9933 38 11 The Confusion of the Generals Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'The Confusion of the Generals', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3389 36 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/a0758efaadad4e7abf340ff9b81d3079 10 November 1988 Susan Belbin Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 11 12 y The cafe finds itself the location of a meeting between a group of German Generals, disguised as French onion-sellers. It's also the scene of a meeting of more shot-down British airmen. Alternative title: "The British Invasion" #FF9933 39 12 Who's for the Vatican Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Who's for the Vatican?', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3390 43 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/15b9fa0759a9481d85327769bf76cf87 17 November 1988 Susan Belbin Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 11 19 y René is ordered to steal the paintings from the headquarters of the Communist Resistance. Alternative title: "Parade of Prams" #FF9933 40 13 Ribbing the Bonk Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Ribbing the Bonk', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3391 38 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/d6ad1c20db3a412b88a981d8462c3e94 24 November 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 11 26 y René must rob a bank to raise the ransom to pay the Communist Resistance to free Mimi, Gruber, the Colonel, and Bertorelli. Note: In this episode, Michelle's codename when calling London on the radio is revealed to be "Bluetit". Alternative title: "The Bank Job" #FF9933 41 14 The Reluctant Millionaires Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'The Reluctant Millionaires', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3392 45 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/5dafbf7c7d8e4e1bae93989e2e95029d 1 December 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 12 03 y René and the cafe staff have money from robbing the bank, but Michelle puts a spanner in the works. Mimi manages to escape and return to Nouvion. Note: In this episode John D. Collins and Nicholas Frankau (the British airmen) are credited without appearing. Note: In this episode, Colonel Strohm's age is revealed to be 47, meaning that he must have been born in 1893 or 1894. Alternative title: "Communists in the Cupboard" #FF9933 42 15 A Duck for Launch Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'A Duck for Launch', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3393 37 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/7997f821dcf74ede993c9a9961fce34a 8 December 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 12 10 y Everyone is trying to get their hands on the money, for a variety of reasons. The duck is ready to leave for England, but René would rather it remain with its ducklings. Note: In this episode, Rene's age is revealed to be 32, meaning he must have either been born in 1909 or 1910. Alternative title: "Forged Francs and Fishsellers" #FF9933 43 16 The Exploding Bedpan Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'The Exploding Bedpan', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3394 36 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/3cafd79812c84d288df9bef2abb94579 15 December 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 12 17 y Monsieur Alphonse has been arrested by the Gestapo after being caught passing forged banknotes. Fortunately a glimpse of Helga's stockings strains his "dicky ticker" and he's rushed to hospital. The cafe staff and the Resistance must rescue him before the Gestapo can interrogate him. Alternative title: "L'Hospital" #FF9933 44 17 Going Like a Bomb Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Going Like a Bomb', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3394 91 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/fb4d3d68463846d29e8c7c3b9212f6f0 15 December 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 12 24 y The Colonel sets up Bertorelli in an attempt to be rid of him. Michelle has another plan to help the British Airmen return home, with the help of the casing from a new type of bomb. LeClerc has yet another new disguise. Note: This episode features the final appearance of Moira Foot as Denise Laroque. Alternative title: "Feathers" #FF9933 45 18 Money to Burn Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Money to Burn', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3395 23 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/c504a592281e4e9696cf61aca60bd271 29 December 1988 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1988 12 31 y LeClerc has been arrested by the Gestapo and they threaten to shoot him if the missing money is not returned. Alternative title: "Leclerc Against the Wall" #FF9933 46 19 Puddings Can Go Off Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Puddings Can Go Off', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3396 25 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/9fabe7319ace4669b6824d6b9a99a0fb 5 January 1989 Martin Dennis Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1989 01 07 y The Resistance are in possession of a thousand kilograms of explosives which were originally in the bomb casings. René is charged with hiding the explosives, which will be disguised as 500 Christmas puddings. Note: In this episode, we once again find Phoebe Scholfield playing one of Michelle's resistance girls, after she has played a communist resistance girl a few episodes earlier. Alternative title: "Christmas Puddings" #FF9933 47 20 Land Mines for London Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Land Mines for London', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3397 17 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/24ab9d812ad549b991de6a1950f5b331 12 January 1989 Richard Boden Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1989 01 14 y The Gestapo discover the whereabouts of the landmines and decide to lie in wait in order to arrest the Resistance members collecting them. Note: This episode contains an anachronism. When Fanny is complaining about the British, Edith says "Mama, I always thought you voted conservative!" This episode is set sometime during the time 1941-1943 and French women were not allowed to vote until 1944 and 1945. Note: René tells Yvette that he is twenty years older than her. Note: This episode contains two people (the two German airmen) in the same shot during the 'You have been watching (In order of appearance)' credit sequence. Alternative title: "Mines Away" #FF9933 48 21 Flight to Geneva Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Flight to Geneva', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3398 30 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/66e83519f6f34e1bb3962183cee8b377 19 January 1989 Richard Boden Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1989 01 21 y René decides to elope to Switzerland with Yvette and the paintings. Note: The shot of the train leaving the station was taken from the 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express. Note: René says he is nearly twenty years older than Yvette. Alternative title: "All Abroad" #FF9933 49 22 Train of Events Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Train of Events', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3399 21 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/6faf8ccc708548ecaabc74ad3005a7fb 26 January 1989 Richard Boden Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1989 01 28 y René's plans have gone awry, and the train is full of people after the paintings for their own ends. Alternative title: "The Geneva Express" #FF9933 50 23 An Enigma Variation Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'An Enigma Variation', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3400 25 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/1b026a0a148546c880bf899a794822e6 2 February 1989 Richard Boden Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1989 02 04 y René and his staff must impersonate a musical group at the chateau. René's attempts to disguise stolen gold don't work as well as he hoped, and Crabtree gives his own unique rendition of a popular French song. Alternative title: "Enigma" #FF9933 51 24 Wedding Bloss Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Wedding Bloss', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3401 23 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/973d0f6fae07432cbc79ad1ce855048b 9 February 1989 Richard Boden John Chapman, Ian Davidson 1989 02 11 y René and Edith are heading for the altar, while Michelle initiates Operation Waterloo, the latest plan to return the British Airmen to England. Alternative title: "Renewing the Vows" #FF9933 52 25 Down the Drain Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'Down the Drain', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3402 24 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/fe8517c867f2442c9bd276f148c5f032 16 February 1989 Richard Boden Ronald Wolfe, Ronald Chesney 1989 02 18 y René must deliver the Enigma machine to a waiting British submarine, via Nouvion's sewer system. His resurrected plan to elope with Yvette interferes with the objective of the mission. Note: In this episode, Richard Gibson (Otto Flick), Kim Hartman (Helga), John Louis Mansi (Von Smallhausen) and Gavin Richards (Captain Bertorelli) are credited without appearing. Alternative title: "The Big Flush" #FF9933 53 26 All in Disgeese Radio Times listing for original transmission of 'All in Disgeese', archived at BBC Genome Project Radio Times 3403 21 http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/58f40605d7644a7eb331a6f79ee8ff49 23 February 1989 Richard Boden Jeremy Lloyd, David Croft 1989 02 25 y Another plan to get the Enigma machine safely into the hands of British intelligence sees a plethora of disguises from the usual quarters, with varying success, as the Germans are equally determined to get their hands on it too. Note: In this episode, Edith's middle name is revealed to "Melba". Note: In this episode, Yvette's surname is revealed to be "Carte-Blanche". Note: In this episode, Yvette claims she is 19 during an interrogation, meaning she must either have been born in 1922, or 1921 according to her claimed statement, as this episode was set in 1941. Note: In this episode, Mimi reveals she is 18 during an interrogation, meaning she have been born in either 1922 or 1923 according to her claimed statement. Note: In this episode, Edith "reveals" that she is nearly 27 during an interrogation. It would mean she must have been born in 1913 according to her claimed statement. (On the date the episode originally aired, the actresses playing Yvette, Mimi, and Edith were 38, 31, and 66 respectively, and this is also likely the actual ages in the show.) Note: This episode marks the last appearance of Jack Haig as Roger LeClerc, since Haig would die a few months later, before the beginning of series 6. Note: The two English agents appeared in the same end card. (You have been watching (In order of appearance)). Alternative title: "Enigma's End" #FF9933 References Category:1988 British television seasons Category:1989 British television seasons Category:'Allo 'Allo! seasons