Description
1 x 60' Special
Tiger Aspect Productions for ITV
On the 1st of January 1990, ITV broadcast a new comedy show, one stand-alone episode called ‘Mr Bean,’ starring Rowan Atkinson. Mr Bean ingeniously demonstrates the frustrations of everyday life but with disastrous consequences. This documentary explores the magic behind this unlikely hero and how just 14 episodes of the live action TV Show went on to become a global sensation that is still making us laugh today. There have since been two top grossing feature films, three animated series and an online phenomenon. Mr Bean has a staggering 150 million followers and has over 11 billion lifetime views. With classic clips and interviews from key creators, we’ll hear the real story behind this iconic character.
Reviews:
"The blood, sweat and tears of our greatest clown" (The Times)
"A cosy celebration of an absurd comic figure... worth watching for the rarity of Atkinson talking about his work" (The Independent)
"This celebration of Rowan Atkinson's beloved man-child was more than just a clip show" (The Telegraph)
Ratings:
• ITV (UK) - above the slot average by +25% for Adults 25-34