From: Edward_Lee_Whiteside@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv,rec.arts.tv.uk
Subject: Mr Bean Episode Guide
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 92 12:36:25 PDT
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The MR. BEAN Episode Guide
compiled by Lee Whiteside

Rowan Atkinson - Mr. Bean

1. Mr Bean
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


2. The Return of Mr. Bean
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

3. The Curse of Mr. Bean
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 blue
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

4. Mr. Bean Goes to Town
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


5. The Trouble With Mr. Bean
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

6. Mr. Bean Rides Again
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


Other skits and such:

The Library - Foolishly, somebody gives Mr. Bean temporary custody of
a priceless manuscript.
with Paul Brooke and Rex Doyle

The Bus Stop - Mr. Bean, not surprisingly, misses the bus, but is
determined to be at the front of the queue for the next one.
with Robin Driscoll and Matilda Ziegler

The Police Station - part of U.K. Comic Relief special.

The sketch THE CHURCH appears in the HBO Comedy Hour special with 
Rowan Atkinson titled as "It Started With a Sneeze". 

(I Want to Be) Elected - Mr. Bean and Smear Campaign
                         featuring Bruce Dickinson
A CD single released for Comic Relief.
Video directed by Paul Weiland & Produced by Mary Francis at the
Paul Weiland Film Co.

Track 1. (I want to be) ELECTED - Mr. Bean and Smear Campaign
                                  featuring bruce Dickinson
Track 2. (I want to be) ELECTED - Smear Campaign featuring Bruce Dickinson
Track 3. The Manifesto - Mr. Bean


Home Video Releases (U.K. Only)

The Amazing Adventures of Mr. Bean
Thames Video  TV8134

Includes Mr. Bean, The Return of Mr. Bean, and THE LIBRARY

The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean
Thames Video  TV8140

Includes, The Curse of Mr. Bean, Mr. Bean Goes To Town, and THE BUS STOP

Additional Info:

The Home Box Office airings have a refilmed opening sequence (with the
final episode having the reverse of the opening sequence, i.e. Mr. Bean
wanders into the spotlight and is sucked up into it).

20th Century Fox has filmed the ROYAL FILM sketch and THE EXAM to be used
as film shorts, called "Mr. Bean Goes to a Premiere" and "Mr. Bean Takes
an Exam".  I've only heard of the first having been released.

Thanks to Paul Hosking <Paul.Hosking@comp.vuw.ac.nz> for info on episodes
5 & 6.

Compiled by Lee Whiteside   P14942@email.mot.com (email)
                            Edward_Lee_Whiteside@cup.portal.com
                            Magrathea BBS (602) 833-9216

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