Happy Birthday Mr Bean
- TV documentary
- ITV1
- 2021
- 1 episode
A celebratory documentary looking back at the thirty years since comedy legend Mr Bean landed on our screens. Features Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis, Tony Robinson, Sally Phillips, Howard Goodall and more.
Press clippings
Happy Birthday Mr Bean review
The blood, sweat and tears of our greatest clown.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 11th January 2021Atkinson & Curtis accuse Friends of stealing joke
In the show, titled Happy Birthday Mr Bean, Atkinson remembered a 1992
scene from his comedy show in which the character is seen running around with a turkey on his head. Six years later, US sitcom Friends directly emulated this joke for its 1996 episode "The One With All The Thanksgivings".
Mr Bean live action return mooted
New live action Mr Bean episodes could be made, it has been revealed, as the TV character turned 31 this month.
British Comedy Guide, 11th January 2021Happy Birthday Mr Bean review
A cosy celebration of an absurd comic figure.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 10th January 2021Happy Birthday Mr Bean review
This celebration of Rowan Atkinson's beloved man-child was more than just a clip show.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 10th January 2021ITV'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 2020