Rowan Atkinson to bring back Blackadder and Mr Bean after decades in new show Comedian, 71, is returning to the West End for first time in 40 years The Independent UK · 7h ago
Rowan Atkinson to star in first West End comedy sketch show in 40 years The award-winning actor, 71, will take the stage at Gillian Lynne Theatre in London next year. Evening Standard · 8h ago
Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show The actor will perform famous TV sketches – as well as new material created with Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall – in Rowan Live, which opens in February The Guardian - UK · 11h ago
Mr Bean to step into the world of Dennis The Menace and more in Beano crossover The suit-and-red-tie wearing character, made famous by comedian Rowan Atkinson, will take over the children’s magazine as guest editor. Evening Standard · Sep 14
In 2006, Rowan Atkinson paid £2.6 million for a 1930s Oxfordshire house, knocked it down and fought to replace it with a glass mansion; 16 years later, he finally moved in Actor Rowan Atkinson's striking glass and steel mansion project encountered significant resistance from local residents who initially critiqued it as looking like a 'space-age petrol station.' Despite the backlash, the daring design received local council approval. After a lengthy decade-long construction period, the residence has emerged as an award-winning example… The Economic Times · Sep 13
Who will host the new series of Top Gear? The show is returning for another series on the BBC, the broadcaster’s director of entertainment Ed Havard confirmed on Thursday. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Quote of the day by Rowan Atkinson: 'The clear problem of the outlawing of insult is that too many things can be interpreted as...' - thought-provoking quote by English actor famously known for playing the role of Mr. Bean teaches life lessons on free speech, handling criticism and disagreement Quote of the day by Rowan Atkinson: Rowan Atkinson highlights the difficulty in distinguishing insults from legitimate criticism. He warns that outlawing insults could criminalize diverse forms of expression. Atkinson previously criticized legislation that might restrict free speech and disagreement. The Economic Times · Aug 19
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key events On This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 and the first documented blood transfusion in 1667 to World War II events like the U.S. attack on Saipan, the date also includes breakthroughs in aviation,… The Economic Times · Jun 14
‘We asked Billy Connolly to do 15 minutes. He said “I’ll do as long as I want”’: the sweary, shambolic all-nighter that became Comic Relief Today it is a fundraising juggernaut, but when it was born 40 years ago this month, things were very different. Lenny Henry, Richard Curtis and more explain how they got the gang together for a good cause The Guardian - UK · Apr 26
Cannes did camera: how the film festival loves to watch itself From An Almost Perfect Affair to Mr Bean’s Holiday, there’s nothing the festival enjoys more than seeing itself on screen. The next season of The White Lotus is tapping into that rich tradition – can it capture the Côte d’Azur’s peculiar magic? The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
‘I fell in love with him on the spot’: Alan Rickman remembered, 10 years after his death On the anniversary of his death aged 69, stars from Sigourney Weaver to Sharleen Spiteri, Tom Felton to Harriet Walter, remember the wit, charm and endless generosity of one of Britain’s best-loved actors The Guardian - UK · Jan 14
Mr. Bean aka Rowan Atkinson's Supercar Repair Bill Breaks UK Insurance Records Find out why Rowan Atkinson's car crash led to a record-breaking UK insurance payout. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
A Love Actually Fan Theory Just Got Confirmed More Than 20 Years Later A long-running Love Actually theory has been confirmed by the actor themself. Cinemablend · Dec 23, 2025
TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025 This gift-wrapping robot is quite funny, actually Humanoid's HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal robot tries to tackle a new holiday-themed task
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 The best comedy on TV this Christmas Here are the best comedy shows to keep you chuckling despite being with your family
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Turkeys of the Year: The worst culture of 2025 This little lot nearly ruined our year
Bored Panda · Dec 17, 2025 Timothée Chalamet Is Being Mocked For His ‘Love Actually’ Misread, And The Reactions Are Wild “Zero understanding of a material.”
Cinemablend · Dec 13, 2025 Rowan Atkinson’s Man Vs. Bee Gave Me Anxiety, But Critics Say Man Vs. Baby Goes In A ‘Completely Different Direction’ He's baaaaack!
Tom’s Guide · Dec 12, 2025 Your weekend binge list: 7 new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and more (Dec. 12-14) This weekend’s streaming picks across new movies and shows range from thrillers to comedies, including "Jay Kelly," "The Abandons" and "Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning."
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025 Rowan Atkinson admits to disliking his two most successful TV shows IN FULL
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025 Rowan Atkinson admits he did not enjoy filming Man vs Baby: ‘I apologise’ The ‘Mr Bean’ legend said he ‘can’t think of anything he enjoyed filming’ for his Netflix No 1 show
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 Man vs Baby review – Rowan Atkinson’s festive slapstick is the most trite Christmas show possible Even the ridiculous product placement isn’t the most cynical thing about this exercise in trading in Cosy British Christmascore. It’s a nauseatingly schmaltzy and nonsensical
BANG Premier · Dec 8, 2025 Rowan Atkinson won't go back to Blackadder Comedian/actor Rowan Atkinson has admitted he may go back to his beloved character Mr. Bean in the future but he will never revive Blackadder because "the only motivation would be money".
Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2025 7 new Netflix shows and movies you need to watch this week (Dec. 8-14) Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," "Man Vs Baby" and more.