What an Excellent Show (Mr. Bean)

Member Name: sajjadbolton

Product:	Mr. Bean
Date:	06/05/02 (221 review reads)
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Mr Bean was one of the best Sitcoms on Television, Truly Unique and brought every comedy watcher to their happiness. An Excellent Show.

This show is by far one of my faviourites I have even written a small episode guide description for all of you who havent seen it yet.

The Show is excellent about an Charchter called Mr Bean played by Rowan Atkinson. The show is a must see, Just look at this (long)episode guide to judge for your self

Mr. Bean

-The Exam
-On The Beach
-The Church

Written by Ben Elton, Richard Curtis, and Rowan Atkinson
U.K. Airdate 12-31-89
U.S. Airdate 4- 2-92 (HBO)

The original pilot episode, winner of the 1990 Golden Rose of Montreux, which introduced us all tothe most embarrasing man on the planet, whose personality is a hideous cocktail of viciousness,innocence and ingenuity. Whether he is in THE EXAM, for which he doesn't know the answer to asingle question, or ON THE BEACH where he is trying to change into swimming trunks withouttaking off his trousers, or in THE CHURCH where he desperately needs to stay awake. Mr. Beanalways finds a way that no normal person would even contemplate.

Paul Bown - the Student
Rudolph Walker - The Invigilator
Roger Sloman - the Blind Man
Howard Goodall - the Church Organist
Richard Briers - Mr. Sprout
Produced and Directed by John Howard Davies

The Return of Mr. Bean

-The Department Store
-Restaurant
-Royal Film

Written by Richard Curtis, Robin Driscoll, and Rowan Atkinson

U.K. Airdate - -90
U.S. Airdate 4- 9-92 (HBO)

Ill-advisedly, someone has given Mr. Bean his first charge card. He is determined to use it in THEDEPARTMENT STORE, but loses it in someone elses back pocket. However, Mr. Bean never letsgo of a valuable possession. In a smart RESTAURANT, how do you discreetly dispose of a mealthat you find absolutely revolting? Mr. Bean provi
des step-by-step instruction. Waiting nervously inthe line-up before a ROYAL FILM Performance, Mr. Bean rehearses meticulously for his BigMoment. As for so many, his first contact with a member of the Royal Family will be unforgettable.

Dave O'Higgens - the Busker
Paul McDowell - the Customer
William Van Dyck - Checkout Manager
John Junkin - Maitre D'
Roger Lloyd Pack - the Waiter
Steve McNicholas - the Violinist
Robin Driscoll - the Cinema Manager
Matilda Ziegler - the Waitress
Tina Maskell - the Royal
Produced and Directed by John Howard Davies

The Curse of Mr. Bean

-The Swimming Pool
-The Carpark
-The Park Bench
-Horror Movie

Written by Richard Curtis, Robin Driscoll, Rowan Atkinson

U.K. Airdate - -90
U.S. Airdate 4-16-92 (HBO)

Mr. Bean is again at the wheel of his Mini, totally oblivious of the effect his apalling driving is havingon other road users. A little RED three-wheeler again gets to see the world from another angle.During a visit to THE SWIMMING POOL, Mr. Bean gets very excited about the prospect of adive from the top board, but discovers he hasn't quite got the nerve for it. He rapidly loses his selfrespect...and his swim trunks. On THE PARK BENCH, Mr. Bean displays more futile ingenuity when heshows you how to make a sandwhich. Mr. Bean is convinced that a HORROR MOVIE is hisfavourite form of entertainment. Until the movie begins.

Angus Deayton - the Pool Attendant and the Man on Park Bench
Matilda Ziegler - the Girlfriend
Produced and Directed by John Howard Davies

The Trouble with Mr. Bean

-The Dentist
-Dressing in Car
-The Park

Written by Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson.


U.K. Airdate: ?
U.S. Airdate: 4-30-92 (HBO)

Mr. Bean gets up in the morning, and, discovering that he is late for a dental appointment, getsdressed
in his car on the way. When his dentist has a problem with some local anesthetic, Mr. Beandoes the drilling himself. He then visits a park, helps a boy repair a remote control unit for his boat,and has problems with a pesky fly.

Richard Wilson - the Dentist
Caroline Quentin - the Traffic Warden
Sam Mead - the Schoolboy
Christine Ellerbeck - as his Mum
Bridget Brammall - the Dental Nurse
Hugo Mendez - the Boy in Park
Michael Godley - Man in Wheelchair
Nathan Lewis - the Car Thief
Executive Producers - Peter Bennett-Jones and Richard Willmore
Film Sequences directed by Paul Weiland
Produced by Sue Vertue
Studio Director - John Birkin

Mr. Bean Goes to Town

-Television
-The Park
-Identity Parade
-Club Phut
-The Disco p>Written by Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis, and Rowan Atkinson

U.K. Airdate - -91
U.S. Airdate 4-23-92 (HBO)

Mr. Bean has bought his first TELEVISION, but is having trouble with the reception. He finds asolution to the problem that no-one with a normal brain would have thought of in a thousand years.Mr. Bean has another new toy, a Polaroid camera, and takes it to THE PARK. When a deceptivelyfriendly passer-by steals it, Mr. Bean devises a cunning IDENTITY PARADE to catch the culprit.There follows an evening at CLUB PHUT. A Magician suicidally invites Mr. Bean to help him outwith a few tricks, and Mr. Bean has to escape to THE DISCO, where he seizes the opportunity todisplay his considerable dancing skills.

Nick Hancock - the Camera Thief
Robin Driscoll - the Police Sergeant
Dursley McLinden - the Shoe Salesman
Matilda Ziegler - the Girlfriend
Alan Shaxon, Julia Howson - Eddie Spangle and Monique
Howard Goodall, Richard Marcangel - the Musicians
Mark Khan, Phil Nice - the Disco Dancers
Executive Producers Peter Bennett-Jones and John Howard Davies
Produced by Sue Vertue
Film sequ
ences directed by Paul Weiland
Studio Director - John Birkin

Do It Yourself Mr. Bean

- New Year Eve's Party
- The Department Store
- Home Improvement

Written by Robin Driscoll and Rowan Atkinson

It's New Year Eve, and Mr. Bean invites two of his friends to his NEW YEAR EVE'S PARTY.Running low on food, Mr. Bean finds some new ways to make snacks and wines for his guests. Thenight after and it's New Year day. Mr. Bean rushes down to the DEPARTMENT STORE to takeadvantage of the sale. He has an eye on the recliner and he will do anything to bring it home. Mr.Bean decides to do some HOME IMPROVEMENT to his flat. While he knows nothing about it, hesomehow manages to finish the job, with one small problem.

Starring: (the show didn't say who is who)
Robert Austin
Simon Godley
Helen Burns
David Stoll
Colin McFarlane
Rupert Vansittart
Andy Greenhalgh
Producer: Peter Bennett-Jones
Director: John Birkin


Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean

-Christmas Shopping
-Christmas Eve
-Christmas Dinner


Mr. Bean's one-hour Christmas adventure! First, to the department store to buy some lights for his tree, andstops for a short play in the toy section. Next he manages to get a free turkey and Christmas tree,and conduct the Salvation Army band. At home he prepares for the next day, and enjoys a pleasantevening filled with entertainment. The next day, his girlfriend comes over for turkey and is in for manysurprises.


Matilda Ziegler - the girlfriend (Irma Gobb)


Mind the Baby, Mr. Bean

Written by Robin Driscoll and Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean visits a fair. Unfortunately, he accidentally ends up with a baby and tries to find the child'sparents. Mr. Bean's fatherly instincts definitely do not show through.

Starring: (again no help from the credits)
Susie McKenna
>Andy Bradford
Nick Scott
Lydia Henderson-Boyle
Anthony Hambling
Director: Paul Weiland
Producer: Sue Vertue


Mr. Bean in Room 426

-The Bath
-The Stairs
-The Buffet
-Locked Outp>A chronicle of Mr. Bean's adventures on vacation. He tries to make do when he desires a bath andhis room is ill-equipped, much to his neighbour's surprise. After the bath, Mr. Bean takes his timegoing down the stairs to the buffet, where he eats more than his share. Later that night he has anunfortunate mishap when he is locked out of his room, rather unprepared.

Mr. Bean Rides Again

-Bus Stop
-Letter
-Holiday

Written by Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson.

UK Airdate: 1-??-92
US Airdate: 5- 6-92 (HBO)

Mr. Bean tries to revive a man who has collapsed at a bus stop, and then uses an ambulance to helpstart his car. He then has problems trying to post a letter after losing his last stamp. Packing to go onholiday, he comes up with some interesting ways of fitting things into a small suitcase. He then hasproblems in the train with a fellow passenger who disturbs his reading. Finally, he tries to entertain aboy who is feeling unwell in the plane.

Roger Sloman - the Heart Attack Man
Su Douglas - the Lady with Letter
John Rolfe - the Postman
Stephen Frost - the Laughing Man
Nick Hancock - the Ticket Inspector
Eryl Maynard - the Air Hostess
Hugo Mendez - the Young Boy
Executive Producers - Peter Bennett-Jones and Richard Willmore
Film Sequences directed by Paul Weiland
Produced by Sue Vertue
Studio Director - John Birkin

Back to School, Mr. Bean

-Chemistry Class
-Art Class
-Karate Class

Written by Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis, and Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean is taking some courses at an adult education centre. He causes mayhem in the chemistryclass, and l
eaves a number of students feeling blue. In art class he finds himself in an uncomfortablesituation when a nude model comes in, and decides to make a different kind of art. In a karate class,Mr. Bean schools the teacher but has a bit of a problem when someone mistakenly takes his pants.To top off his day, Mr. Bean has a bit of car troubles after parking in the wrong spot.

Tee Off, Mr. Bean

Written by Robin Driscoll and Rowan Atkinson

In this episode we find Mr. Bean playing minigolf, and having a rather bad time at it. He ends uphitting the ball all over town trying to get it back to the course (and scoring 3427 on the one hole inthe process). Also, we find Mr. Bean trying to do his laundry, where he meets a martial-artist usingthe next machine, and loses his pants in another customer's laundry, forcing him to wear a long skirtof hers temporarily.

Starring:
Jacqueline Deffrary
Grant Masters
David Battley
Marilyn Finlay
Producer: Sue Vertue
Director: John Birkin

Goodnight, Mr. Bean

-The Hospital
-The Camera
-Bedtime

Written by Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis, and Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean needs to go to THE HOSPITAL because his hand is stuck in a tea pot. There are manypeople waiting to see the doctor and Mr. Bean tries, unsuccessfully, to get ahead of everyone. Mr.Bean takes his CAMERA around town to take some pictures, he dresses a guard up to his likings sohe can take a picture with him. It's BEDTIME for Mr. Bean but he can't go to sleep. He tries thegood old "count the sheep" method, with a calculator.

Starring:
Suzy Attchison
Elizabeth Bennett
Rupert Bates
Penelope Nice
Rupert Vansittart
Producer: Sue Vertue
Director: John Birkin

Reflections of Mr. Bean

Not actually a new episode, this is a medley of scenes from previous Mr. Bean episodes. There is very little new materi
al. (Although here is one scene during the Dentist which was later cut, but ended up here. Can you guess which one?)

Mr. Bean explores his attic, in search of an umbrella. As he sifts through the junk, he remembersprevious adventures.
Includes a number of scenes:

The Dentist - Trouble with Mr. Bean
Turkey - Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean
Royal Film - Return Of Mr. Bean
Church - Mr. Bean
Holiday - Mr. Bean Rides Again
The Ride Home - Do It Yourself, Mr. Bean
Exam - Mr. Bean
Swimming - Curse Of Mr. Bean
Car Trouble - Back to School, Mr. Bean

He finally finds his umbrella, but it stops raining. He also has trouble with a spider and a boomerang.
Also marketed in Canada as The Best Bits of Bean.

Hair by Mr. Bean of London

-Hair Salon
-County Fair
-Railway Station

From the description:
Normally I hate the HAIRDRESSER'S, but on the occassion I have a marvellous time Cut! Slash!Tear! (Tee hee hee). I also have an excellent time at the village Fete, where teddy wins a prize and atthe train station I learn two things:
1. It's dark inside a mail bag
2. Moscow is a surprisingly long way away.


The Library (Sketch)

(From description)
Foolishly, somebody gives Mr. Bean temporary custody of a priceless manuscript.


The Bus Stop (Sketch)

(From description)
Mr. Bean, not surprisingly, misses the bus, but is determined to be at the front of the queue for thenext one.

Well I think you see what I mean now, Its truly one of the best TV Shows. This Comedy show won loads of Awards and allthough quite old still popular

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