The Return of Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean attends a mathematics exam, where he tries to copy from a student under the nose of the invigilator. Afterwards, he surreptitiously changes into his swimming trunks so as not to be noticed by someone sitting nearby at a beach and later struggles to stay awake during a church service, much to the annoyance of the man sitting next to him, Mr. Sprout.

This program 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. With classic clips and interviews from key creators, we’ll hear the real story behind this iconic character.

A documentary which chronicles the story behind the television series "Mr. Bean" (1989) and the film Bean (1997). It tells the story of Rowan Atkinson and shows clips of him as a child, as well as clips of skits from "Not the Nine O'Clock News" (1979) and "Black Adder, The" (1983) and, of course, sketches from the Mr. Bean series and clips from the film.