The Curse of Mr. Bean

“The Curse of Mr. Bean” was broadcast on January 1, 1991 on ITV to an audience of 13.8 million viewers. It follows Mr. Bean in three iconic situations: at the swimming pool, during a trip to the park, and on a first date at the cinema with Irma.

First broadcasts:
January 1, 1991 ITV - June 28, 1995 France 2

Written by:
Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis & Rowan Atkinson

Cast:
Rowan Atkinson, Angus Deayton & Matilda Ziegler

Episode 3

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The swimming pool

In this episode, Mr. Bean drives to the swimming pool in his Mini. Inside the pool, Mr. Bean wants to try out the slides reserved for children but is escorted out by the lifeguard. (Childlike)

He finally decides to go up to the highest diving board. Afraid of looking ridiculous in front of two children, he tries to jump but can't manage it. He finds himself suspended in mid-air. One of the boys steps on his hand, and Mr. Bean takes a spectacular dive into the pool. (Boastful and scared)

He loses his shorts, which are picked up by a child. Just as he manages to get out of the pool unnoticed, he finds himself completely naked in front of a group of frightened girls. (Clever and embarrassed)

Back at the parking lot, he has to pay because he's past the 4:00 PM deadline, but he doesn't want to spend a penny. He then looks for ways to get out of the parking lot, even if it means smashing through the barrier. That's when the Reliant arrives. That's all it takes for Mr. Bean to ram his Mini into the blue car, which ends up on its side again. (Cheap, cunning, and dangerous)

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The park

Mr. Bean decides to go to the park for lunch. He finds himself on a bench with another man. The man opens the packaging of his club sandwich. Mr. Bean decides to make his own sandwich. He takes the bread out of his raincoat, dries his lettuce with his sock, uses his credit card to spread the butter, and even the sardines are still alive inside a jar! (Clever and wacky)

Annoyed by the smell of pepper, Mr. Bean sneezes and spills all his tea and what's left of his snack on himself. Out of pity, his neighbor offers him a second club sandwich. (Disruptive)

Anecdotes

• This is the first appearance of the green and black mini.

• Angus Deayton plays the role of the lifeguard and park character.

• Matilda Ziegler's second appearance, but her first time in the role of Mr. Bean's girlfriend.

• Mr. Bean twice abandons his tweed suit for a dark green raincoat in the park and a brown sweater at the cinema.

• Reliant x1 gag.

Cinema

Mr. Bean is expected by his friend Irma; he arrives with a large tub of popcorn. Irma is only allowed the small size. (Stingy, selfish)

After clowning around with the popcorn and annoying his neighbor, the film begins with Mr. Bean looking on in fear, as he hides his head in the popcorn container. (Disruptive)

Once the film is over, Mr. Bean doesn't notice that Irma has put her coat over herself like a cape. When he goes to take her hand, he thinks she's lost an arm, which makes her scream in fear. (Cowboy)

Mr. Bean's suitcase !

What secrets does Mr Bean's mysterious suitcase hold?
A creation concocted with a touch of artificial intelligence.