Rowan Atkinson
- 69 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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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.
Belfast Telegraph, 15th April 2017Rowan 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.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 7th April 2017Red Nose Day reprise was no laughing matter
The much-hyped Comic Relief sequel to Richard Curtis's film was a real let-down.
Barbara Ellen, The Guardian, 26th March 2017Red Nose Day Actually review
Despite all the celeb cameos the charity update of Richard Curtis's romcom was bafflingly weak. But ultimately its job wasn't to get laughs - it was to help people.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 25th March 2017Rowan 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.
Daily Mail, 19th March 2017Michael McIntyre performs after fracturing bone
Michael McIntyre had to perform onstage yesterday evening with one leg in a special support boot due to a fractured bone.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th February 2017Pictures: Rowan Atkinson filming for Comic Relief
Rowan Atkinson has been spotted filming for a Love Actually sketch.
The Telegraph, 23rd February 2017Love Actually sequel for Comic Relief
Richard Curtis has penned a sequel to his hit 2003 romantic comedy film Love Actually. The 10-minute special will air as part of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2017 telethon on BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2017Tony Robinson reveals details of Blackadder idea
"It would have to be something crazily different for it to work"
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 8th October 2016Rowan Atkinson's son joins the army
Ben Atkinson, son of Blackadder star Rowan Atkinson, announced on Facebook that he is off to Sandhurst military academy.
The Mirror, 16th August 2016