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 to the most embarrasing man on the plane, 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 a single question, or ON THE BEACH where he is trying to change into swimming trunks without taking off his trousers, or in THE CHURCH where he desperately needs to stay awake. Mr. Bean always 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 THE DEPARTMENT STORE, but loses it in someone elses
back pocket. However, Mr. Bean never lets go of a valuable possession.
In a smart RESTAURANT, how do you discreetly dispose of a meal that you
find absolutely revolting? Mr. Bean provides step-by-step instruction.
Waiting nervously in the line-up before a ROYAL FILM Performance, Mr. Bean
rehearses meticulously for his Big Moment. 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 having on 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 a dive from the top board, but discovers he hasn't quite got the nerve for it. He rapidly loses his self respect...and his bathers. On THE PARK BENCH, Mr. Bean displays more futile ingenuity when he shows you how to make a sandwhich. Mr. Bean is convinced that a HORROR MOVIE is his favourite 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, gets dressed in his car on the way. When his dentist has
a problem with some local anesthetic, Mr. Bean does 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
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 a solution 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 deceptively friendly 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 out with a few tricks, and Mr. Bean has to escape to
THE DISCO, where he seizes the opportunity to display 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 sequences 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. The night after and it's New Year
day. Mr. Bean rushes down to the DEPARTMENT STORE to take advantage 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, he somehow 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
Thanks to everyone who sent info.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean
-Christmas Shopping
-Christmas Eve
-Christmas Dinner
Mr. Bean's Christmas adventure! First, to the department store to buy
some lights for
his tree, and stops 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 pleasant evening filled with entertainment.
The next day, his
girlfriend comes over for turkey and is in for many surprises.
Matilda Ziegler - the Girlfriend
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's parents. Mr. Bean's fatherly instincts definitely do not
show through.
Starring:
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 Out
A chronicle of Mr. Bean's adventures on vacation. He tries to make do
when
he desires a bath and his room is ill-equipped, much to his neighbour's
surprise.
After the bath, Mr. Bean takes his time going down the stairs to the
buffet, where
he eats more than his share. Later that night he has an unfortunate
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 help start his car. He then has problems trying to post
a letter after losing his last stamp. Packing to go on holiday, he comes up
with some interesting ways of fitting things into a small suitcase. He then
has problems in the train with a fellow passenger who disturbs his reading.
Finally, he tries to entertain a boy 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 chemistry class, and leaves a number of students feeling blue. In
art class he
finds himself in an uncomfortable situation 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 up hitting the ball all over town trying to get it back
to the
course (and scoring 3427 on the one hole in the process).
Also, we find Mr. Bean trying to do his laundry, where he meets a
martial-artist using
the next machine, and loses his pants in another customer's laundry, forcing
him to wear a long skirt of hers temporarily.
Starring:
Jacqueline Deffrary
Grant Masters
David Battley
Marilyn Finlay
Producer: Sue Vertue
Director: John Birkin
Thanks to Tim Gurbick for this descripton.
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 many people 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
so he can take a picture with him. It's BEDTIME for Mr. Bean but he
can't go to sleep. He tries the good 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 material.
Mr. Bean explores his attic, in search of an umbrella. As he sifts
through the junk, he remembers previous adventures.
Includes a number of scenes:
(Not much info on this. Anyone? - Ed.)
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 at the
train station I learn two things:
1. It's dark inside a mail bag
2. Moscow is a surprisingly long way away.
(From description)
Foolishly, somebody gives Mr. Bean temporary custody of a priceless
manuscript.
(From description)
Mr. Bean, not surprisingly, misses the bus, but is determined to be at
the front
of the queue for the next one.
Thanks to Lee Whiteside, Liam Scanlan and Grover for some of the episode
summaries.
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