The Blackadder episode in question is renowned for being seen as so poignant it was repeated as part of BBCs Armistice Day coverage that year. I can't find viewership numbers but I'd be surprised if the Paul McCartney video in question has been viewed anywhere near as much. If anything many have accused the Blackadder series in question of largely shaping modern perception of WWI
You don't remember it depicting a football game because it didn't - it comes up as one of the characters reminisces about the Christmas truce.
That said the article gives that as just one of a number of examples of how the story has been perpetuated.
You don't remember it depicting a football game because it didn't - it comes up as one of the characters reminisces about the Christmas truce.
That said the article gives that as just one of a number of examples of how the story has been perpetuated.