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Happy Birthday Mr Bean review
A cosy celebration of an absurd comic figure.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 10th January 2021Why Mr Bean and Borat are ready to retire
Rowan Atkinson and Sacha Baron Cohen are killing off two of comedy's most indelible characters. They've picked the perfect time.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 7th January 2021Why I won't be wishing Mr Bean a happy birthday
Forget the tweed-jacketed clown - the funniest Rowan Atkinson show of recent years doesn't actually have Atkinson in it.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 7th January 2021Rowan Atkinson's wrong to dismiss modern British comedy
The Blackadder star may have a point about cancel culture, but his dismissal of British comedy by saying that The Big Bang Theory is better than most British comedy makes him look desperately out of touch.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 6th January 2021Rowan Atkinson may return as Blackadder one day
Blackadder could one day return, Rowan Atkinson has said. Asked in an interview, he commented: "It's certainly not impossible."
British Comedy Guide, 5th January 2021Mr Bean animated film in development
An animated movie based on the Mr Bean character is to be made. Rowan Atkinson has said development has started on the project.
British Comedy Guide, 5th January 2021Rowan Atkinson is dead right about cancel culture
The online culture warriors really are the modern equivalent of the medieval mob.
Spiked, 5th January 2021Rowan Atkinson to star in Netflix series Man Vs Bee
Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is making a new Netflix series called Man Vs Bee. He plays a character battling a bee in a luxurious mansion in the 10-part physical comedy series.
British Comedy Guide, 14th December 2020ITV's winter schedule to feature Billy Connolly and Mr Bean
ITV's festive schedule will feature documentaries about Billy Connolly and Mr Bean. It's also revealed a number of other shows and comedy Christmas specials.
British Comedy Guide, 11th November 2020Bean: a silent comedy success story
Rowan Atkinson's creation has become a social media sensation.
The Times, 3rd October 2020