Rowan Atkinson
- 70 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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The League of Gentlemen reunite for charity gig
The League of Gentlemen are to reunite for a charity comedy gig in December, appearing alongside a host of other stars including Rowan Atkinson.
British Comedy Guide, 4th October 2013Blackadder in Colditz Castle idea revealed
John Lloyd, the producer of Blackadder, has revealed that he and Rowan Atkinson have had the idea of setting a new incarnation of the hit sitcom in Colditz Castle.
British Comedy Guide, 26th July 2013Rowan Atkinson's Comic Relief sketch cleared by Ofcom
The Rowan Atkinson skit, in which he played a fictional clergyman who said praying doesn't work, did not breach broadcasting code.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 1st July 2013How accurately does Blackadder reflect history?
As fans of Blackadder celebrate the 30th anniversary of the comedy's first broadcast, its stars Tony Robinson and Rowan Atkinson are recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Its fast-and-loose attitude to real events and characters is part of the appeal, but how close is any of it to real history?
Finlo Rohrer, BBC Magazine, 15th June 2013Blackadder stars honoured for Queen's Birthday
Blackadder stars Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson are amongst those to have been honoured in the Queen's Birthday list.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2013Rowan Atkinson angers his older brother over sketch
Rodney Atkinson says he was 'appalled' by his brother Rowan's foul language in his Comic Relief sketch about the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 20th March 2013Rowan Atkinson's Comic Relief sketch attracts complaints
More than 2,000 complaints have been made to the BBC about Rowan Atkinson's Archbishop of Canterbury sketch shown on Red Nose Day.
British Comedy Guide, 19th March 2013You know the routine by now: let the children stay up a little late, don your red nose and get ready to donate, as television's finest entertainers prepare to make us chuckle for charity. It's the 25th anniversary of this kind-hearted TV telethon, and the roster of celebrities involved is not to be sniffed at.
Some familiar faces present the evening's festivities, including Dermot O'Leary, Michael McIntyre and Rob Brydon. Things kick off with Rowan Atkinson masquerading as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Jessie J shaving off her hair and One Direction performing their charity single One Way - let's hope David Cameron, who featured in the video, makes an appearance. Among the many other highlights is the cast of Call the Midwife cast performing a mini-episode featuring an unusual birth. Meanwhile, Homeland's Damian Lewis guest stars in a Vicar of Dibley special. Office fans will also be delighted to hear that David Brent returns to our screens, when Comic Relief switches over to BBC Two at 10.30pm. As ever, this is a full-on evening. There will be laughter, probably some tears, and hopefully a large sum raised at the end of it.
Lara Prendergast, The Telegraph, 14th March 2013Comedy gold - Rowan Atkinson Live
These early sketches may feel outdated but their irresistible skill and silliness will have you sniggering like a schoolchild.
Leo Benedictus, The Guardian, 28th February 2013Rowan Atkinson's McLaren car costs insurers £1m
Rowan Atkinson landed his insurance company with a £910,000 repair bill after crashing his beloved McLaren F1 supercar, it has emerged.
Victoria Ward, The Telegraph, 7th February 2013