Dark Earth: Space - The New Frontier

Reminds me of this.

And any others from Allo Allo.

Chapter 5 Notes:

- The war with the Skular is a planned exercise intended to demonstrate British firepower and advantage to the Martians. It works...in some ways. The Atran seek to use the British; this may not necessarily develop to their advantage.
- The transports under construction on Luna are part of the overall strategy of exploiting the opportunity of Mars while they have a fleeting window.
- Exploration of Venus also has a high priority, but it is an unknown quantity, whereas Mars is known to have land and riches, apparently for the taking.
- Barsoom's technological level is generally equivalent to the late 15th century, sans gunpowder. The advanced weapons of ancient legends are no longer present on this continent.
- The Battle of Zrae is based on that of Ulundi; the spoils came to the equivalent of over 250 million pounds in gold, diamonds and precious metals...
- One of the dragons is mentioned as a BBC talk show host in 1961.
- Deighton isn't actually a robot; Tom is still in shock after the airport attack.
- As observed, the "Nazis" are being a bit too stereotypical.
- The Heart of Mars, the crux of this tale, is certainly not where Tom says it is. That was the first place that British agents checked, following rumour and legend.
- Exactly what it is will come out in due course, but every Earthly great power with an interest in space is after it. There have been hints.
- The orcish desire for freedom is not an individual belief, but is held quite widely among the orcs transported to Mars.
- Ace Rimmer - what a guy!
- The sheer size of Barsoom and its population put paid to any quick plans for conquest.
- The inland location later becomes New London.
- Japan's mention is deliberate. And that tale, too, shall one day be told.
- Wireless telegraphy and radio will be developed somewhat sooner. Maxwell lives to an old age; Faraday lives until 1897.
- After the earlier British advantage, other nations can emulate their successful flights. This leads to more secrecy and a growing Martian scramble.
- The Grand Fort bears a strong resemblance to Mehrangarh Fort in India.
- It almost seems as if the British are being goaded into a reaction...
- Rimmer turns out to be just what Tom needs - a clean flight out of town, even if the pilot has something of a cavalier attitude to preflight tippling.

No, he was abandoned to his fate when Flick fled France.

I never really liked the last few seasons with different personnel, so that particular idea never occurred. This Flick was a bit more ruthless towards Von Smaulhausen.

The original, Richard Gibson. The other was a poor substitute.

Overall, though, the role of 'Allo, 'Allo references is quite minimal. In this particular tale, Tom's quest is now approaching its active phase as, in order to find the Heart of Mars, whatever it may be, he needs to find someone in particular...