Mr Bean

The hapless hero's party collapses, yet he discovers an inventive method to outsmart the sales queues and snap up a bargain. His scheme proves both resourceful and comically absurd. The sketch unfolds as indeed classic slapstick comedy starring Rowan Atkinson.

Do‑It‑Yourself, Mr Bean is a television programme presented as an episode within the series. It falls under the episode genre and follows the familiar format of the Mr Bean franchise, delivering a self‑contained story that can be enjoyed on its own. In this instalment the central character’s attempt to throw a party goes disastrously wrong, leaving the gathering flat and uninspired. Undeterred, he concocts a clever scheme to out‑maneuvre the long sales queues, managing to secure a bargain despite the chaos. The narrative hinges on his resourceful, if hapless, efforts to turn a flop into a win. The episode is built around slap‑stick comedy, relying on physical humour and exaggerated situations to generate laughs. Its comedic rhythm is driven by the protagonist’s inventive shortcuts and the inevitable mishaps that follow, keeping the tone light and the action brisk throughout the short programme.