Rowan Atkinson Says Mr. Bean Was Based On Himself As A Child, Admits He Doesn’t Like Johnny English

Peter Andre has said that proposals to introduce nationwide European-style siestas would not work in the UK because Britons would “go to the pub” instead of napping. Speaking to Times Radio, the singer explained that he had previously pitched the idea to a friedn who works in No 10. “They do it in Europe, they do it in so many countries around the world, but Australia, America and England don’t like this, why?” he asked the friend.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has opened up on her relationship with famous footballer dad Michael Owen, admitting it's "love-hate" as she giggled away with Ronan Keating's son Jack.The international dressage rider, who also revealed she knew bombshell Billy and claimed he was a "player", has kept her famous family on the down low for much of this year's series so far, and it was even shared by Ikenna Ekwonna that the grand reveal happened off-screen. But with a fellow famous child entering Casa Amor, it was the perfect opportunity for Gemma and 23 year old Jack to trade stories about their lives and privileged experiences growing up. Getting to know each other during a dip in the house of love swimming pool, while 19 year old Gemma's beau Luca Bish, 24, was back in the original villa, Gemma quizzed Jack: "So your dad was in..." "He was in Boyzone," the red-headed Irish bombshell replied easily.

Love Island’s Remi Lambert has slammed Jacques O’Neill for allegedly “playing up” for the cameras in the villa. Manchester based model Remi, 22, was left single last week when Indiyah chose to keep Ikenna in instead, meaning he had to pack his bags and leave the villa. Now that the star has arrived back in the UK, he’s started to open up on his experience on the show, including what he thought of fellow contestants.

K.J. Yossman SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you haven’t yet watched the final episode of “Man vs Bee.”It was three years ago that director David Kerr unexpectedly got a call from an old producer colleague, Chris Clark, with whom he’d worked on 2018’s “Johnny English” sequel “Johnny English Strikes Again.” Clark had been developing an idea with “Johnny English” and “Mr Bean” star Rowan Atkinson and wondered if Kerr would be interested in helming the project.“It was a really simple premise,” Kerr tells Variety. “You’ve got this man in a fancy house full of priceless artwork, with a tiny antagonist.

Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin was left joking about handing her notice in live on the show after she suffered a double name blunder. She was back on the ITV news programme to bring the latest weather updates via video link while host Adil Ray and Charlotte Hawkins were in the studio.

BBC programme on Wednesday night (June 22). The Blackadder and Mr Bean star was on the magazine-style show to discuss his new Netflix show Man vs Bee. But fans of the show were less than impressed as they branded the interview 'awkward'.

Coleen Rooney put on a stunning summery display as she headed out for dinner with her husband Wayne Rooney during their sun-soaked holiday in Ibiza. The couple looked dressed for a night out on the town as they departed their hotel room on the Spanish island. The 36 year old mum-of-four showed off her glowing tan as she contrasted the bronzed look with a white lacy cu-out playsuit, which featured a plunge neckline and knot at the centre.

Rowan Atkinson is taking a stand against “cancel culture.”

Zack Sharf Rowan Atkinson took a stand against “cancel culture” in a recent interview with the Irish Times, sharing his belief that the goal of comedy is to offend or at least to have the potential to offend. The English comedian is famous for playing the title characters on sitcoms “Blackadder,” “Mr. Bean” and “Johnny English.” Atkinson next joins Netflix for the comedy series “Man vs.

The Lake District is the perfect playground for adventure-seekers with its range of walks offering stunning views. Just a drive away from Manchester, you can take in the beautiful sights of Lake Windermere or the panoramic views of Derwentwater.

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Sussman, Netflix’s Director of UK Scripted Series, is leaving the streamer, Deadline has learned.

Coleen Rooney turned heads as she left the hair salon in Alderley Edge as she rocked her medical boot with a pair of denim shorts. The wife of Manchester United footballing icon Wayne Rooney looked sensational in her shorts as she showed off her holiday tan.

Mr Bean was a “self-centred, narcissistic anarchist,” according to his creator Rowan Atkinson.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez saw the funny side when they heard they had postponed their wedding - having not even booked a venue or planned a single thing.