Rowan Atkins

Rowan Atkinson backs Boris Johnson in burka row

Rowan Atkinson, one of Britain's best-known comedians, has said that Boris Johnson's comments about the burka were funny and urged him not to apologise.

The man behind Blackadder and Mr. Bean defended the former foreign secretary's right to poke fun at religion.

Boris burqa row - Rowan Atkinson is not the enemy

My own family were exiled from Iran because my father made a joke in a newspaper column, but in very different circumstances. And there are times when a burqa joke is genuinely funny - but not in the case of Boris's.

Rowan Atkinson victim of internet death hoax

Rowan Atkinson has again been the subject of an internet death hoax - and this time the fake news could infect your computer.

Rowan Atkinson's physical comedy is all about attitude

For most people, being good at physical comedy means being able to fall down well, do a silly walk, or pull a weird face. But anyone well-versed in the work of British comedian Rowan Atkinson knows that it takes a whole lot more.

Rowan Atkinson auctioning off classic cars

A Mercedes and Lancia from Mr. Bean's personal collection are up for sale.

Rowan Atkinson to be a dad for the third time

Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is to become a dad again - at the age of 62. The comedy legend's actress partner Louise Ford, 33, is expecting their first child in the next few weeks.

Rowan Atkinson: a shame comedy's dismissed as froth

Actor Rowan Atkinson has said it is a "shame" comedy is dismissed as "froth" in the arts world.

Rowan Atkinson reveals details of Redadder

A treatment was once written for the much-loved BBC comedy Blackadder set in the Russian Revolution entitled "Redadder", Rowan Atkinson revealed at the opening session of the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival.

Rowan Atkinson dusts off Mr Bean for China film

Rowan Atkinson dusted off his world famous Mr Bean character today at the premiere of his latest film which is only released in China.

Pictures: Rowan Atkinson filming for Comic Relief

Rowan Atkinson has been spotted filming for a Love Actually sketch.