From: Edward_Lee_Whiteside@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.uk,rec.arts.tv
Subject: The Mr. Bean Episode Guide (incomplete)
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 92 17:38:41 PDT
Organization: The Portal System (TM)

[This Mr. Bean guide is compiled using info from the first two British 
 tapes released in the U.K.  Anyone with info for the fifth episode 
 and U.K. airdates for all of the episodes, please post or mail the info]


The MR. BEAN Episode Guide

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. ?

U.S. Airdate  4-30-92 (HBO)


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

(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


Mr. Bean is currently playing on HBO.  Weekly airtimes are as follows:

Thursday -  7:30 p.m. EDT/PDT (First showing)
Saturday - 11:00 a.m. EDT/PDT
Sunday   -  6:00 p.m. EDT/PDT
Tuesday  - 11:30 p.m. EDT/PDT (this showing has varied from Wed to Tues)


Compiled by Lee Whiteside
Edward_Lee_Whiteside@cup.portal.com
Compuserve 76044,502
GEnie L.Whiteside
Magrathea BBS (602) 833-9216