Mr Bean

Few television characters have managed to leave such an indelible mark on global comedy as Mr Bean, Rowan Atkinson’s rubber-faced master of physical awkwardness and innocent mischief. In this episode, Beth and Jimmy delve into Bean’s story, from his creation during Atkinson’s Oxford days to the blend of mime, slapstick, and absolute timing that made him universally beloved. They explore how Mr Bean crashed onto British TV screens in 1990 in a world dominated by dialogue-heavy sitcoms, using minimal speech and maximum chaos to turn everyday troubles into epic absurdity that speaks to all ages…