Mr Bean

In the Goodnight Mr Bean programme, the clumsy Mr Bean pays a visit to the hospital to have a minor ailment treated, only to find himself later unable to get any sleep. Rowan Atkinson stars as the hap‑less character throughout.

Goodnight Mr Bean is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. It carries the simple, straightforward label of “episode” within its genre classification, and the title itself signals the familiar comedic world of the titular character. The piece is designed to be watched in one sitting, offering a self‑contained story. The plot follows the well‑known, accident‑prone figure as he makes his way to a medical facility in order to address a minor health nuisance. After receiving whatever modest treatment is required, the character finds himself unable to settle down for the night, and the remainder of the episode centres on his attempts to achieve sleep. The episode stars Rowan Atkinson, whose performance embodies the clumsy, hapless persona that defines the series. His presence anchors the humour, with his physical comedy and expressive gestures driving the narrative forward. Atkinson’s portrayal remains consistent with the character’s established brand of slap‑stick mishaps. Throughout the short broadcast, the storyline stays focused on the two core situations – the hospital visit and the subsequent sleeplessness – without diverging into additional subplots. The simplicity of the premise allows the comedy to unfold directly from the character’s ineptitude and the everyday absurdities he encounters.