Rowan Atkinson interview - Parkinson - BBC

[@jeffreyc5786]

Rowan Atkinson is a living legend, so intelligent and intriguing. Definitely deserves the CBE decoration.

[@SRLR91]

And he drives a Mclaren f1

[@husseinshabana2649]

Well he's dead now

[@mariagill7129]

hussein shabana it's a fake news

[@nurefsanbulut8308]

He has an iq of 178 i guess :/ 😳😳

[@weapoolx182]

@@SRLR91 And His Mini in His Garage ;D

[@juleshitchen9089]

he really is a national treasure, brilliant in everything he's ever been in. from watching him play Mr bean when I was younger to Blackadder when I was older. He and other great comedians like Stephen fry and rik mayall make me feel very proud to be British

[@terrybates99]

Blackadder

[@michaelrawson6261]

Jules Hitchen:... absolutely! 👍

[@chainsou1245]

In my whole 17 years of life, Never seen rowan Atkinson speak I swear to god this scares and excites me ;\

[@JoseHernandez-yk7ln]

Right Lol Im like wooow I neva heard him talk before scares the shit out of me

[@chainsou1245]

Jose Hernandez Totally Lool ;D

[@JoseHernandez-yk7ln]

Hahaha chain sou

[@chainsou1245]

Jose Hernandez ;D

[@lexagon9295]

You should look up all of the Blackadders, Mr. Bean isn't even in the same league.

[@EtzEchad]

The last five minutes of Blackadder 4 was one of the most brilliant scenes in history.

[@eddt430]

It sure was. I cried as a kid.

[@JB-rt2ok]

Yes. Yes it is.

[@chrisbarrett2117]

The warmongers certainly don’t like it that’s for sure

[@RickChopra]

His voice is so soothing and really nice to listen to. There are only a few who are this articulate. Hopefully he'll do a reboot of one of his characters very soon!!

[@krajorama1]

I was always amazed at the last episode myself, that sudden turn to the reality of war must be one of the best moments ever on television. And it's nice to hear that he felt it too. Great man.

[@chemicalsweet13]

Atkinson is a genius and a consummate professional.

[@Martsapso21]

"Who would notice another madman around here"... One of the most poignant lines in the history of television and delivered perfectly by an insanely underrated actor.

[@maxkho00]

Still can't accept the fact he has an extremely posh and diplomatic accent :P

[@Muck006]

Part of it comes from having a very slight stutter ... which made him create ... "a_bibble" and such to be able to say these things. There is a documentary about Blackadder where he talks about this.

[@maxkho00]

He still has a posh accent naturally, and you can't take that away from him

[@boiledelephant]

Yep, it is partly a side-effect of being schooled around a speech impediment, though, that you learn to pronounce things very correctly. Jeremy Brett, the most famous Sherlock Holmes, had a wonderfully honed posh accent and great enunciation with rolling 'R's that he learned through elocution lessons to counter a speech impediment when he was younger.

[@Bollthorn]

I was shocked when I first learned he was from Durham, which is the north of England, and the accent there is as far from Queen's English as you can get :P

[@jayltee]

Bollthorn he’s upper middle class and was educated at reasonably posh schools though, unlikely to have the local accent.

[@nigmaticz9995]

What a gentleman. Blackadder, mr bean, the thnn blue line, not the nine o' clock news. All great.

[@coolbasset]

Forgetting someone

[@IAmDomino1144]

+Blueberry Sans (Soon to be Zazu) Johnny English?

[@coolbasset]

lol ye

[@FluffySylveonBoi]

You are a fanfiction Sans, why not the real deal? :3

[@timewalker6654]

i like thin blue line the most

[@georgiethumbs2438]

He's popular internationally because most of his comedy doesn't use any language but mostly visual so there is nothing lost in translation because there is nothing TO translate!

[@Horny_Fruit_Flies]

Indeed

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

+Georgie Thumbs Well - it has to be internationally and crossculturally funny. There is that little thing.

[@fistfullofanchovies3347]

thanks for the observation, you are absolutely useless

[@Muck006]

I vastly prefer Blackadder to Mr. Bean ... and I am german.

[@eirei0789]

Rowan Atkinson is indeed big on visual comedy. His early work in university centered around sketches with very few lines, or with a simple script accompanied with a funny character. And there's the musical mimes, where all he really do is sit alone on stage and mime playing musical instruments. The best sketch he did on "Not the 9 o clock New" was arguably "The man who walked into a tree", and that was a minute long sketch with absolutely no lines. He even made a video documentary about physical comedy called "Laughing Matters", which doubled as a lecture on how to do visual comedy. Of course, his role as Blackadder should not be forgotten. But barring the first series, Blackadder's script was the work of the genius of Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, while Rowan more or less had the role of an actor/performer who reads the scripts. Physical comedy might be simplistic, usually slapstick and light-hearted. But due to that, it's also far-reaching, easily accessible and understandable, and enjoyed at an instinctual level. And that is the appeal of Mr Bean.

[@yanaginuma1]

When I see him．My heart always becomes full of happiness．Thank you．

[@devonnanny5652]

He's a very very good actor! In his life outside of Mr Bean Rowans quite a posh/upper class man (not in a snobby way)! So that just shows how well he brought this character to life!! What a legend ❤️

[@klech8]

Rowan, you dont know me but I know you. I am a 23 yr old physician in training and I have been going through hell these past few months. The only thing that's leading me through these hard times is you. Watching Mr Bean as a kid and now has made me a very happy person cuz u always put a smile on me...even in the toughest situations. You are great. Thank you Sir.

[@MrViktor0610]

Rowan Atkinson is an incredible actor and also a quite charismatic person , I'm 30 years old, Mr. Bean was a remarkable show during my childhood in the 90's, very popular here in Brazil on Sundays night, besides this is a great video to improve my english listening skills... Thank you

[@jaspertickler1831]

The guy has an astonishing IQ & remarkable persona, a life-long entertainer.

[@tedparkin3861]

A relic of a bygone age. Mr. Atkinson is one of the few remaining television geniuses.

[@jbmazhar2000]

i wouldn't call him a relic LOL he's a living, breathing human being. But yea agreed, genius indeed.

[@Epitaph995]

the real English gentleman :)

[@deadwalking100]

Mr Atkinson thank you and the cohort of others for making life so enjoyable, and thought provoking lines such as ..... "who would notice another mad man around here" just pure gold.

[@HaydnGuite-c4s]

A truly remarkable talent and a decent human being. I enjoy him in Blackadder and Mr Bean and always think he played both characters superbly. He has this sense of charisma on screen that just makes him instantly watchable. Let's treasure him while he's still around ❤ 😊

[@RoaccVideos]

"There is no doubt that the darker, the more serious the backdrop into which you set your comedy, sometimes the brighter your little sparks of comedy are set out in sharp relief against it" Such an intellectual icon

[@Chrille5782]

Happy 60s Birthday Rowan Atkinson!!!!

[@sammythesnake1986]

+chriLLe W 60s Birthday Happy Atkinson Rowan!!!!

[@Chrille5782]

+sammythesnake1986 What?

[@sammythesnake1986]

chriLLe W Lol, even I don't know.

[@Chrille5782]

+sammythesnake1986 ;)

[@gonewiththewind8072]

Chrille mmmmm

[@kimshafer8684]

I love Rowan so much !

[@HaydnGuite]

A wonderful talent and a genuinely nice man. His energy is fabulous and his comic timing is exceptional. I enjoy him on Mr Bean and Blackadder is also great for those who've not seen it. The CBE decoration was well-deserved Keep up the good work Mr Atkinson ❤ 😊

[@eveb446]

I have only just seen this interview, on July 19/2022. Rowan Atkinson is a brilliant actor. His work on Blackadder, Mr. Bean and The Thin Blue Line are all magnificent. I also love the character of Baldrick, played by Tony Robinson. Superb actors and superb characters. Thank you for the laughs.

[@Rita50]

He is a very clever man. I love listening to him. He is so interesting personality.

[@bubbarand2561]

That last scene - Over The Top - was beautiful.

[@BohemianFish]

This guy is such a comedy hero to me and Blackadder such a great example of the astonishing luck I've had to be a Brit growing up with this rich and unique comedy heritage... that I think I'm doing that seizure face us men do when we're trying to avoid crying.

[@GroundhogDayisAWESOME]

Saw this recommended to me for so many years... finally watched it. Thank you ;-)

[@ArthurFedorov]

A great British comedian!

[@Shroomie]

im just so fascinated on the way he talks cuz when i see him, all i can think is "bean" xD

[@architectofechoes4]

I thought, when ITV cast Rowan as French detective Maigret that they made a big mistake. How wrong was I !! He is perfect for the role & shows what a subtle yet brilliant actor he is. Despite being best known as Blackaddder/Mr Bean his Maigret is so good that you leave the thoughts of his other characters behind.

[@braveheartphysique2464]

Legend.

[@climbthruthetide]

I lived in quite an isolated tribal village on the Burmese border with Thailand for 6 months a few years ago teaching. They had never heard of David Beckham but loooooved Mr. Bean! :)

[@louisgrobler2591]

Well I live in Africa *Mozambique( and he is an absolute miracle, especially for his mimic work it is just INCREDIBLE! His act on how to act when paying your bill at the restaurant is possibly the best act I have seen in my life!

[@Rafc1907]

The interviewer is called Michael Parkinson to anyone who's asking. One of the worlds greatest and long lasting interviewers. Rowan Atkinson is a comedy legend, and also a very nice person it seems.

[@jehanariyaratnam2874]

I thought mr bean doesn’t really talk

[@SymonDymond]

I cried when blackadder died. It wasn't one man dying, but the lineage of 500 years since the first blackadder and a character that provided a humourous backdrop to my childhood. It was a profoundly sad moment.

[@elizaf743]

Wow Rowans English accent is to die for

[@dhanaletchumisellappan3777]

Totally agreed

[@veganschnitzel7477]

never had I imagined that his voice is this soothing smooth very elegant and delicate yet he controls the room with his voice

[@Research0digo]

The last bit on the last sketch of the series as so heart-wrenching. Took me a long time to watch it a second time. I remember somewhere I heard that the image of the field of poppies was found and rushed down and added at the last moment. - That had to be the very best ending of anything in film - ever. So many millions of school children were taught to recite In Flanders Fields by heart. Tear-jerker moment. war sucks

[@jc333jc]

How nice to hear someone speak so eloquently and intelligently. A tad better than TOWIE, or some such idiotic construct which seems to revel in; and indeed glorify their ignorance.

[@NieceyWeesey]

Johnmac just a tad?

[@keithkelly9099]

Blackadder goes forth is still (in my humble opinion anyway) the funniest comedy ever written. And the last scene when they go over the top is one of the most poignant pieces of television in history. Captures the absurdity and horror of the first world war beautifully. Brings a tear to my eye everytime I watch it.

[@jamesluby6705]

I'm sure that final scene, urged children to ask 'oh, is that what the poppies are for,' poignant and very clever...

[@VileCAESARB]

Hello Darling!

[@tubaamiri4715]

Omg.! He speaks

[@fireheart872]

+Tuba Amiri right?

[@SpaceCattttt]

+Tuba Amiri Your name is Tuba? Like the instrument? OK...

[@letiggo1448]

+Tuba Amiri He speaks weird. ;-;

[@JawadBhuiyan]

XD

[@Danneleet]

No, his character Mr Bean, speaks weird xD

[@nannyturtle7342]

I loved Mr Bean the first time I ever saw him. Since then I have watched the complete series of Blackadder and absolutely loved it. And I also love Mr Atkinson's other work. He is just funny and that's that. 😊

[@seville5463]

I was just listening to his voice the whole 5 minutes and doesn't understand a thing... I was just so amaze by his speaking manner🧡

[@user-em4rk4qo1f]

I clicked because the title gave me the impression he might have parkinson's

[@mikael5743]

Same here

[@ladyyuna2000]

I love watching Mr.Bean when I'm feeling down I watch it and I start to laugh.

[@hankytorious]

He has a masters degree in electronic engineering. Educated in oxford university. Probably one of the greatest comedians of all time.

[@iyadboolos]

sir, you are a legend. You colored my childhood. and even manhood. love you man, seriously.

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

The big misnomer about Mr Atkinson is that he’s going to make you laugh off camera as much as he does on. Where as he’s highly intelligent & engages in intellectual conversations & topics very deeply. Something you don’t really find in most comedians today- with the exception of the brilliant - Late Robin Williams.

[@watev26789]

he is such a genius I wish I could meet him someday

[@Alexwkj]

LEGEND! He's like the Michael Jackson of comedy. :D

[@patrickball2493]

Jesus ,8 years and no T up . Here I will give you one .

[@akandaemah8482]

I am so shocked that he speaks so fluently.

[@Kodlaken]

Well he is an englishman and probably went to a very high class school

[@greyghost8343]

EpikFacedGamer Yes, he went to Oxford ^^

[@melanie_felony]

*+Akanda Emah* OMG LIKE *SO TRUE*!!!! In all my years of life, I have *never* heard him speak like that. Only his weird "Mr. Bean" noises.

[@Kodlaken]

***** I have to wonder why he refused to voice him in the following films :/ probably working on a different movie, still sad nonetheless

[@roses9707]

Akanda Emah i saw you on another video too today omg

[@Nicdehouwer]

final Blackadder episode got me crying! How is that possible. I believe it was the shock from seeing such vivid characters - who were built from the best humour I ever saw & heard - die.

[@abhiprakash1778]

Mr. bean, you had been my child hood entertainer. but now I'm seeing you as rowan Atkinson. you're a legend sir. no other comedian can match your skill. #the legend

[@modestadventurers]

Thank you for making me laugh and think.

[@Trekflix]

Please thumbs up those who came here just to hear his voice... it’s incredible I could listen to this guy all day... love you bean❤️

[@somnathdas6215]

Hats off to this man

[@Christine_1985]

♥️ Rowan Atkinson! I always watched Mr Bean growing up and also The Thin Blue Line as well. He was so funny as Raymond Fowler.😊

[@Astharot90]

OMG...is voice and his speech relaxe me so much!

[@SARA00151]

Rowan atkinson is actually a really normal man ..

[@04_claymore]

hes so well spoken

[@iqra1112]

Love Mr Bean!

[@blahdiblah2010]

he's amazing! and he's SOOOO shy and quiet in real life, i've met him! sooooo lucky i couldn't believe it!

[@Zulnex]

Wonderful interview! Thank you for sharing.

[@dania6796]

I ❤ rowan atkinson

[@Kivencito]

Wow, he talks a LOT! :) He contrasts so much with Mr. Bean

[@TheConciseStatement]

Well it'd be a very cruel series if Mr. Bean were a docusoap!

[@ninninin656]

It's called acting.

[@omgitalo]

Patrick Joseph Klocek I like Mr Bean, but Blackadder I LOVE. A recommendation for anyone who hasn't already, watch it!

[@coolingcrystal2008]

Yeah whatever you say we will like it Mr. Bean

[@KhudurLagamar]

That last scene in Blackadder goes forth was astonishingly amazing.

[@fadingwithgraceuk]

incredible actor ! not his biggest fan but we all grew up with him and how he can get into charecter is unbellievable !

[@dunety96]

He really is intelligent and he can really ...talk...:D How cool is that!! :D

[@rachelalexander9289]

Wow this is how Mr. Bean actually talks

[@KaitainCPS]

Please do yourself a favour and watch seasons 2-4 of Blackadder. The greatest British sitcom of the 1980s. (Season 1 is a bit of a misfire; they hadn't got the formula right.)

[@ComradeSpookfessor]

season 1 is the best season

[@CheckYourHealthUS]

What diction, the man can speak ! Would love if he made a guest appearance on House.

[@helenbailey8419]

Great idea.

[@yopapasburgeria]

@@helenbailey8419 Yep indeed, I totally agreed

[@jayque]

I love Rowan Atkinson 💖 so much. Legend. Iconic. Original. Historical.

[@jeffhgv]

The thin blue line, excellent series. All brilliant actors in it.

[@christianhartviksen7718]

Why he isn`t knighted Sir Rowan Atkinson, I do not understand. Ironically Baldric(Tony Robinson) has...

[@GlovesoffHarry]

+christian hartviksen He turned down a knighthood but he does have a CBE.

[@Muck006]

"Technically" he should become King Blackadder ... I saw it on a "documentary" once.

[@mahrifelice1427]

Tony Robinson’s was for services because he is anarcheologist

[@misplacedkiwi9498]

Knighthoods mean jack shit these days. Jimmy Saville had a knighthood. My useless mp has a knighthood. Devaluation of knighthood massively. Should be called a shitehood.

[@katoness]

Why should someone's success be measured by a knighthood?

[@matiasedson]

Mr. Bean é um grande comediante, unico, inconfundível e genial...

[@fazebanto7593]

Every time I watch black adder I always think they r calling him Mr bean when they say Mr B.

[@tappman85]

This is the first time I listen to his original voice and I´m impressed!

[@xpinkpixiedollx]

What a lovely guy always liked him ☺️🤗😘❤️💞💕 xxxx

[@juqebaux3912]

He doesn't sound like how he looks for some odd reason..

[@Tfukijaki]

for me it's quite the opposite

[@cikyuni7385]

hahaha.. i think same also😂😂😂

[@tomerzafon4]

right. Mr. bean doesn't give you the impression that this guy has biritsh manner of speaking

[@nikhilsharma4716]

That's simply because you've grown accustomed to him not speaking at all, dear. Take Beckham for example... Now that's a lad with a contradicting voice.

[@propjoe1060]

Genius.

[@cr0uchingtiger]

All the Americans can't believe he speaks. Brits grew up MAINLY hearing him speak by way of insulting Baldrick. And we tended to not really watch much Mr Bean.

[@lhadieanne18]

rowan atkinson is very kind person and his so proud in his character in mr.bean

[@jasonjones5357]

Made me and my father laugh our heads of with very intelligent comedy and now my cambodian wife and my daughter love him for Mr. Bean on the other side of the world. Truly a comedy genius and a national treasure, surprised he has not been knighted like David Jason, when you make people laugh in tough times, it's utterly priceless. Great guy

[@raavn826]

Mr. Bean is an another unique character as Charlie Chaplin..

[@danrua01]

SAM Charlie Chaplin isn't a character, he's a real person.

[@slviaxcrew6798]

He talks!!

[@TheSagaContinuesWu]

Yes....To you, Baldrick, the Renaissance was just something that happened to other people, wasn't it?

[@mulroasted]

I agree and have been hauled through tough times via this man's fantastic humour

[@tarey05]

Rowan as Black Adder in the comedy show of the same name (mostly unknown by Americans) expertly showcases his comic genius and magnificent speaking voice. Love that show! Must see tv for all Americans!

[@ShuhaimyBashaMNasir]

I understand that he was an engineer before involved in the show biz...

[@jayltee]

Shuhaimy Basha M. Nasir yes he has an MSc in electrical engineering from Oxford

[@marieadams3720]

In the UK he's far more popular for Black Adder than Bean.

[@luketia]

Leonard Nimoy said a similar thing before his death in Wrath of Khan.

[@augustodsouza4076]

Z

[@RiasatKhanSakif]

He is one of the most if not the most recognizable person in the world!

[@gdill123]

Doesn't matter if people only know him as Bean..... he brightens the days of millions of people around the world, makes people laugh... we need more like him!

[@HowManyTimes234]

i'm just hearing Mufasa saying "Zazu..."

[@madisonnelson3125]

He kinda sounds like Simon Cowell 😂

[@R3VYZ]

He does😂

[@RatherPratty]

+Rev Bartholomew No way!

[@xenorayy]

I'm not used to hearing his voice haha

[@Alex-hj]

We will never get interviews like this on British television again. It is a shame.

[@Monyistbitu95]

He actually speaks much more intelligently and sophisticatedly than I ever would have thought.