Rowan Atkinson
- 69 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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How accurately does Blackadder reflect history?
As fans of Blackadder celebrate the 30th anniversary of the comedy's first broadcast, its stars Tony Robinson and Rowan Atkinson are recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Its fast-and-loose attitude to real events and characters is part of the appeal, but how close is any of it to real history?
Finlo Rohrer, BBC Magazine, 15th June 2013Rowan Atkinson angers his older brother over sketch
Rodney Atkinson says he was 'appalled' by his brother Rowan's foul language in his Comic Relief sketch about the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 20th March 2013Rowan Atkinson's Comic Relief sketch attracts complaints
More than 2,000 complaints have been made to the BBC about Rowan Atkinson's Archbishop of Canterbury sketch shown on Red Nose Day.
British Comedy Guide, 19th March 2013You know the routine by now: let the children stay up a little late, don your red nose and get ready to donate, as television's finest entertainers prepare to make us chuckle for charity. It's the 25th anniversary of this kind-hearted TV telethon, and the roster of celebrities involved is not to be sniffed at.
Some familiar faces present the evening's festivities, including Dermot O'Leary, Michael McIntyre and Rob Brydon. Things kick off with Rowan Atkinson masquerading as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Jessie J shaving off her hair and One Direction performing their charity single One Way - let's hope David Cameron, who featured in the video, makes an appearance. Among the many other highlights is the cast of Call the Midwife cast performing a mini-episode featuring an unusual birth. Meanwhile, Homeland's Damian Lewis guest stars in a Vicar of Dibley special. Office fans will also be delighted to hear that David Brent returns to our screens, when Comic Relief switches over to BBC Two at 10.30pm. As ever, this is a full-on evening. There will be laughter, probably some tears, and hopefully a large sum raised at the end of it.
Lara Prendergast, The Telegraph, 14th March 2013Comedy gold - Rowan Atkinson Live
These early sketches may feel outdated but their irresistible skill and silliness will have you sniggering like a schoolchild.
Leo Benedictus, The Guardian, 28th February 2013Rowan Atkinson's McLaren car costs insurers £1m
Rowan Atkinson landed his insurance company with a £910,000 repair bill after crashing his beloved McLaren F1 supercar, it has emerged.
Victoria Ward, The Telegraph, 7th February 2013Rowan Atkinson to perform sketch for Red Nose Day
Rowan Atkinson will appear as the Archbishop of Canterbury in a sketch for Comic Relief. Other Red Nose Day stars will include Michael McIntyre and Miranda Hart.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2013Rowan Atkinson back on stage in 'serious' role
Rowan Atkinson, star of Blackadder, has returned to the West End stage in what he calls "the most... overtly serious role" he has ever undertaken.
BBC News, 29th January 2013theartsdesk Q&A: comedian Rowan Atkinson
The face of Blackadder and Mr Bean on a life spent entertaining and taking on a tragicomedy.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 19th January 2013Rowan Atkinson preserves our right to be insulting
Ministers agreed to scrap a law outlawing 'insulting words or behaviour' last night after a campaign led by comedian Rowan Atkinson.
Daily Mail, 15th January 2013