All his work is brilliant. He came across really well in this interview. What a decent bloke he is. I am impressed. Parkinson was the greatest interviewer of all time. He had such respect for his guests. Much missed.
I met Him once when I was working in hospitality, he was one of the nicest people I ever met. I was never, and am still not, a fan of his comedy, but that's just preference, however, I knew after speaking with him that it was his alter ego and his job to be slapstick and comedic so it's all good! His true personality was shy and reserved, he didn't feel comfortable with people noticing him and made efforts for the team to be discreet and not make a fuss. I chatted to him about all kinds, and he was so polite, very genuine, and was grateful that we accommodated him. Honestly, he was a joy to get to know.
I love Rowan Atkinson The man, I love all his characters. He’s so intelligent. He’s so patriotic. I just love him. I think he’s wonderful. I always see everything he is in all the interviews.
Good for Atkinson that he was himself and didn't see the need to get the maximum number of laughs in this interview. Fascinating to see how his skits and material are so intricately planned by his analytical, perfectionist mind.
@@kingy002 Many comedians feel the need to get laughs all the time and don't drop their guard. I admire those who are themselves in public. Shows intelligence and self confidence. I enjoyed Atkinson's interview.
@@richardsmith6083 Completely with you. I thought Robin Williams was often his best in personal interviews when he wasn't frantically trying to get laughs.
Pure legend such a successful actor he was knocked back throughout his years of trying and made it happen for himself a great showman very likeable and well spoken
What a great interview, Parky just giving him a thread & letting him talk. Could listen to Rowan, Stephen Fry & Alan Bennett just talking about life & their work for hours.
ROWAN ATkINSON INTERVIEW is absolutely great and wonderful, just doing what he loved most and TONY BLAIR never knew knew that his class mate is going to be a wonderful and a great comedian. I enjoyed every thing about this interview.
He says "Boff" in that Blackadder way and the audience immediately cracks up 🤣 Such a great comedian/actor who has helped create some of the funniest comedy to date. I saw him live once in "The Sneeze". A legend as important to comedy as Charlie Chaplin. No doubt!
Its because he is from the North East of England. My wife is from Newcastle and there is a character in Blackadder who is a young woman who pretends to be a man called 'Bob'. Blackadder falls in love with her of course and keeps saying 'so.... Bob". My wife can say it exactly the way he says "Boff" or "Bob" and it cracks me up every time she does because it is just funny and only so because of the bit of North East accent hiding there.
Live, scripted or interview, Rowan is endlessly interesting and funny. Perfect here when teamed with the true master of television interviews, Parky! Thank you!
I'm 100% certain that new Blackadder seasons with the original cast picking up after WW1 and keeping on depicting our society from then until now would be the best comedy series of all time.
I was part of the unknown audience watching the final act of series four. The Video Tape department engineers in the TV Centre basement basically stopped work on all other programmes and watched the studio feed of the rehearsals and then the final take. We knew it was history in the making. It was watcged with deep respect and awe, the slow motion and freeze at the end was a stroke of artistry that topped it off perfectly.
Great to see this Parky interview with Rowan Atkinson. Always a treat to hear his insights on comedic acting… and could you post the other part of the interview with the great impressionist Rory Bremner, please?
Not only does this highlight the brilliance and intelligence of Rowan Atkinson but it shows how Michael Parkinson was the perfect interviewer. He gently guides his guests in the conversation while allowing them to do the talking and never dominating
There are not many people in a generation that become as famous as Mr. Atkinson. Well done Sir! If our paths ever accidentally crossed I would love to thank him for being who he is.
I was based in South Armagh (Bessbrook) when the final episode of The Blackadder Season 4 aired, in the NAAFI with about 250/300 other very tense and overworked squaddies and it was not only very poignant but hugely entertaining. Thank you to Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and, of course, Rowan Atkinson, Tim McKinery and Tony Robinson for making such a wonderful show
"...and those commercials which were very successful on their own right in terms to what they were trying to achieve." That's great English. I wish I could speak like that.
I first saw him in Never Say Never Again as Nigel Smallfaucet. One of our favorite Christmas movies is Bernard and the Genie. I haven't seen the series, but I think I'll have a go
If you mean that you've never seen the Blackadder series (there are four set in different historical periods), you MUST see them. I would recommend that you begin with series 2 or 3 rather than at the beginning. The first series is fun, but it really is hard to see the action. (I suppose they were trying to convey the darkness of the period, but it is hard to see the action sometimes. Also, the sound isn't that great either.) I would watch series 4 last. Just my 2 cents There were three specials, too. You MUST see it all. (If you have seen them, you will know exactly why I am so insistent. It is absolutely brilliant.)
"....whatever it was, I'm sure it was better than my plan to get out of this by pretending to be mad.... I mean, who would have noticed another madman round 'ere".
Rowan has shown the world British and Britishness in a very clear and concise manner - He is brilliant. Just a note: this interview perhaps old I guess.
many people grew up watching his stuff, not forgetting Ben Elton, I doubt they would get the same traction today as there is no centralization left in entertainment.
I'm not a nostalgia junkie. I'm very realistic about previous times not being some perfect simpler time. But this shows that chat shows are far less intelligent now. I guess this is akin to a short podcast now.
@@alangaillard2988 well, to be pedantic, there's not such a thing as any "bit of" a person being a person, but the construction is a very frequent one in the speech of some English people. Particularly those with a self effacing nature, since they use it to not quite claim to embody the characteristic they are claiming, wisely recognising that their character cannot be reduced to one thing only.
How charming and sexy he is when playing it straight! I remember seeing him and Curtis at the Edinburgh Festival circa 1976/7? and fellow BBC exec John Lloyd saying “We’re got to hire these guys.”
What a great interview with a true British comedy great. People know Bean but Blackadder is his best work. The crowd are silent and hanging on every word and not clapping or cheering when they remember the name of a show that he was in (US shows)! The fact that he kept that that Bremner guy almost silent says it all.
No - you're not thinking - Rory - also a great talent - had already been interviewed by Michael and like the true gentlemen He is sat and listened to Rowan who referred to Him in His talk - so your barbed reference doesn't 'say it all '🤔
Mr. Bean is such a beloved character, but I always noted that he was very selfish self-centered and actually dismissive of others, as Rowan points out. I’m not sure how it is people find him so endearing as I do as well.
Can't say I particularly liked the has Bean character, although I respect Atkinson as a comedy actor. He's erudite & eloquent. Never met any of the three gentlemen on screen, but I will say, once helped cut & assemble a kitchen unit, the invoice said: 'Yes...the Michael Parkinson.'
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Fantastic! Love Rowen and Parkinson, did a great job interviewing him.
Very interesting man to listen to. He's intelligent, funny and humble.
All his work is brilliant. He came across really well in this interview. What a decent bloke he is. I am impressed. Parkinson was the greatest interviewer of all time. He had such respect for his guests.
Much missed.
I met Him once when I was working in hospitality, he was one of the nicest people I ever met. I was never, and am still not, a fan of his comedy, but that's just preference, however, I knew after speaking with him that it was his alter ego and his job to be slapstick and comedic so it's all good!
His true personality was shy and reserved, he didn't feel comfortable with people noticing him and made efforts for the team to be discreet and not make a fuss.
I chatted to him about all kinds, and he was so polite, very genuine, and was grateful that we accommodated him.
Honestly, he was a joy to get to know.
Watching and laughing hysterically at black adder helped me to stop smoking ! Very grateful .
I love Rowan Atkinson
The man, I love all his characters. He’s so intelligent. He’s so patriotic. I just love him. I think he’s wonderful. I always see everything he is in all the interviews.
Good for Atkinson that he was himself and didn't see the need to get the maximum number of laughs in this interview. Fascinating to see how his skits and material are so intricately planned by his analytical, perfectionist mind.
Why would he be looking for laughs? He is just a comedian some of the time and a normal human being the rest of the time.
@@kingy002 Many comedians feel the need to get laughs all the time and don't drop their guard. I admire those who are themselves in public. Shows intelligence and self confidence. I enjoyed Atkinson's interview.
I agree Rod, Robin Williams drove me crazy with this!
@@richardsmith6083 Completely with you. I thought Robin Williams was often his best in personal interviews when he wasn't frantically trying to get laughs.
Pure legend such a successful actor he was knocked back throughout his years of trying and made it happen for himself a great showman very likeable and well spoken
What a great interview, Parky just giving him a thread & letting him talk. Could listen to Rowan, Stephen Fry & Alan Bennett just talking about life & their work for hours.
A delightful and clever man.
What an eloquent actor smart, witty, and inspirational. He's brilliant
Rowan is so erudite, yet he can switch his face and personality in a second. He is brilliant x
Thanks for giving us a glimpse of the Person behind the Character! Rowan Atkinson / Mr. Bean Rules!
Wonderful. I miss Parky and hus gentlemanly behaviour during interviews. And 2 great classics. ❤❤❤
What a remarkable and highly intelligent man.. Awesome
Absolutely 💯
I could listen to Rowan Atkinson all day long and kudos to Parky for not interrupting him.
The hallmark of a quality interviewer.
Yes, Parkinson was a master of letting the guest tell the story if it was worth hearing, or changing subject if it was getting boring.
also an underrated serious actor , enjoyed his version of Maigret
ROWAN ATkINSON INTERVIEW is absolutely great and wonderful, just doing what he loved most and TONY BLAIR never knew knew that his class mate is going to be a wonderful and a great comedian. I enjoyed every thing about this interview.
He says "Boff" in that Blackadder way and the audience immediately cracks up 🤣 Such a great comedian/actor who has helped create some of the funniest comedy to date. I saw him live once in "The Sneeze". A legend as important to comedy as Charlie Chaplin. No doubt!
Its because he is from the North East of England. My wife is from Newcastle and there is a character in Blackadder who is a young woman who pretends to be a man called 'Bob'. Blackadder falls in love with her of course and keeps saying 'so.... Bob".
My wife can say it exactly the way he says "Boff" or "Bob" and it cracks me up every time she does because it is just funny and only so because of the bit of North East accent hiding there.
Rowan Atkinson an honest genuine funny true legend 😂
What a couple of lovely gentlemen
Live, scripted or interview, Rowan is endlessly interesting and funny. Perfect here when teamed with the true master of television interviews, Parky! Thank you!
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Oh for the days when talk show hosts asked probing questions and gave guests time to talk. This was very enjoyable. All 15 minutes of it!
Absolutely 💯
The man’s a genius. ❤
Love this guy - Tremendously inventive...
I'm 100% certain that new Blackadder seasons with the original cast picking up after WW1 and keeping on depicting our society from then until now would be the best comedy series of all time.
He is a gem ❤
As a child I also saw a film with "Monsieur Hulot" and I have never forgotten it. Hilarious!
So brilliant
I was part of the unknown audience watching the final act of series four. The Video Tape department engineers in the TV Centre basement basically stopped work on all other programmes and watched the studio feed of the rehearsals and then the final take. We knew it was history in the making. It was watcged with deep respect and awe, the slow motion and freeze at the end was a stroke of artistry that topped it off perfectly.
He (Atkinson) seems like a nice fella.
I saw a large grafitti caricature of him on a bridge support in Rouen. A great likeness too!
Great to see this Parky interview with Rowan Atkinson. Always a treat to hear his insights on comedic acting… and could you post the other part of the interview with the great impressionist Rory Bremner, please?
Lovely to watching this great interview again many years later.
Thank You 💯 😊 🙏
What a profoundly decent and intelligent man.
Not only does this highlight the brilliance and intelligence of Rowan Atkinson but it shows how Michael Parkinson was the perfect interviewer. He gently guides his guests in the conversation while allowing them to do the talking and never dominating
The English these people speak is music to the ears.
Such a great interview. Huge thanks for uploading this gem..
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such a likeable man
There are not many people in a generation that become as famous as Mr. Atkinson. Well done Sir! If our paths ever accidentally crossed I would love to thank him for being who he is.
Brilliant
What a great man. The hardest thing you can do is make people laugh. In a world of so much hate. Never stop making us laugh, Please.
I was thinking about that this morning 🌄
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Well done Rowan
Funny but...a brilliant actor..to keep that straight face
Excellent
'Sir' Rowan Atkinson....well, it bloody well should be!
Doubt his intellect would let him accept it, although he did accept the CBE.
@@suedenym8666 Good point
Really good interview, thanks
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Brilliant is rowan
Rowan Atkinson is an absolute legend in British and world wide comedy.
Indeed. Not just a rubber face either. Holds and MSc in Electrical Engineering.
Its so good Mr. Bean finally found his voice after all these years.
An intelligent man.
Very intelligent
I was based in South Armagh (Bessbrook) when the final episode of The Blackadder Season 4 aired, in the NAAFI with about 250/300 other very tense and overworked squaddies and it was not only very poignant but hugely entertaining. Thank you to Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and, of course, Rowan Atkinson, Tim McKinery and Tony Robinson for making such a wonderful show
Thank You 💯 😊 🙏
Wonderful insight. Thanks.
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"...and those commercials which were very successful on their own right in terms to what they were trying to achieve." That's great English. I wish I could speak like that.
'...in their own right in terms of what...' and you can speak like that 😏 😉
I first saw him in Never Say Never Again as Nigel Smallfaucet.
One of our favorite Christmas movies is Bernard and the Genie. I haven't seen the series, but I think I'll have a go
If you mean that you've never seen the Blackadder series (there are four set in different historical periods), you MUST see them. I would recommend that you begin with series 2 or 3 rather than at the beginning. The first series is fun, but it really is hard to see the action. (I suppose they were trying to convey the darkness of the period, but it is hard to see the action sometimes. Also, the sound isn't that great either.) I would watch series 4 last. Just my 2 cents There were three specials, too. You MUST see it all. (If you have seen them, you will know exactly why I am so insistent. It is absolutely brilliant.)
Imagine walking on to a plane and see Rowen Atkinson watching Black Adder Goes Forth 😂
I can't imagine I ever will, I don't expect he flies cattle class, and good for him, he's earned it.
@@twotone3070👍😀to all of us in cattle class😂😂😂
Excellent interview, huge restraint from Parkie (a real master). I had forgotten how good he was
The last great British talk show where the guess was the star of the show not the host
And the host not being a camera hog.
My mothers maiden name was Blackadder, my father met her in Cumbria
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"....whatever it was, I'm sure it was better than my plan to get out of this by pretending to be mad.... I mean, who would have noticed another madman round 'ere".
Love that line.
legend ❤
Rowan has shown the world British and Britishness in a very clear and concise manner - He is brilliant. Just a note: this interview perhaps old I guess.
Not Really - 2007
many people grew up watching his stuff, not forgetting Ben Elton, I doubt they would get the same traction today as there is no centralization left in entertainment.
In what respect?
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I'm not a nostalgia junkie. I'm very realistic about previous times not being some perfect simpler time. But this shows that chat shows are far less intelligent now. I guess this is akin to a short podcast now.
Aren't podcasts the modern day talk radio?
Sir Johny English/Rowan Atkinson
I have a stammer and i can tell that rowan hides his extremely well
I didn't know that.
@HookBeak_66 yes, it's why he says Bob the way he does in the Elizabethan Blackadders
Neither did I.
@@pogleswife7572 How would someone who stammers say Bob? (metaphorically raising my eyebrows).
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What a brainy comic!
Comics often are, so many of them win Richard Osmans House of Games 😅
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Hardly hilarious at all. Just a nice guy talking about his work.
Funny Guy though
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Thank You
Some little, jealous people must have denied him the knighthood. It is not too late yet.
CBE is good 👍
Ah! Those Tuareg campfires…
When was this recorded? 2003?
2007
Mr. Bean was a very non verbal character while Blackadder was very verbose.
Correct 💯
There is no such thing as "a bit of a perfectionist." I'm a bit of a pedant.
It's like saying quite unique, it's either unique or it isn't.
@@HookBeak_66 A bit pregnant.
@@alangaillard2988 well, to be pedantic, there's not such a thing as any "bit of" a person being a person, but the construction is a very frequent one in the speech of some English people. Particularly those with a self effacing nature, since they use it to not quite claim to embody the characteristic they are claiming, wisely recognising that their character cannot be reduced to one thing only.
@@tiermacgirl Gosh that hook took a while to get a bite. Still, worth the wait.
When was this first televised?
2007
@@ScottieMcClue Thanks!
When is this from? Early 2000s perhaps?
2007
How charming and sexy he is when playing it straight! I remember seeing him and Curtis at the Edinburgh Festival circa 1976/7? and fellow BBC exec John Lloyd saying “We’re got to hire these guys.”
Well John Lloyd certainly had an eye for talent!
The mark of a brilliant actor is playing so many very different characters, none of which are anything like his true self.
@@johnsmith-es7zk It's also the mark of multiple personality syndrome! Have you SEEN "Split"?
What a great interview with a true British comedy great. People know Bean but Blackadder is his best work. The crowd are silent and hanging on every word and not clapping or cheering when they remember the name of a show that he was in (US shows)! The fact that he kept that that Bremner guy almost silent says it all.
No - you're not thinking - Rory - also a great talent - had already been interviewed by Michael and like the true gentlemen He is sat and listened to Rowan who referred to Him in His talk - so your barbed reference doesn't 'say it all '🤔
Rowan has not got a stammer
Mr. Bean is such a beloved character, but I always noted that he was very selfish self-centered and actually dismissive of others, as Rowan points out.
I’m not sure how it is people find him so endearing as I do as well.
Who was the Interviewer?
Michael Parkinson
Who is the third guy. Not familiar with him. I am not from UK...
I think it's Rory Bremner 🤔 an incredibly talented impressionist
Can't say I particularly liked the has Bean character, although I respect Atkinson as a comedy actor. He's erudite & eloquent. Never met any of the three gentlemen on screen, but I will say, once helped cut & assemble a kitchen unit, the invoice said: 'Yes...the Michael Parkinson.'
An institution!
The date would have been nice.
Why?
@@ScottieMcClue so we know when, chronologically speaking , when this was first aired. It is only polite to do so.
There's nothing impolite about not showing it 😒
The politeness is in showing it
@@billdeburgh inobservance abounds
I am a bit obsessed with attrention to detail myself 😂
Is Rowan Atkinson now a Sir ?
I don't think so 🤔 He's a CBE which is one below
@@ScottieMcClue thanks
Condolences to your cap lock key
THANK YOU 💯 😊 🙏
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I read Rowan Atkinsons biography...at the end I was left none the wiser about the man....completely forgettable...he is very private
and yet so memorable ✨️
My god how old is this post. Parky has been dead for years.
2007
We're a retro channel 😎 😀 😉
We have Movies from 1935 and a talkshow from 9pm last night - enjoy every second 😀