Merry Christmas Mr Bean

First of all, I have never understood the humour of Mr Bean though I appreciate that Rowan Atkinson is talented in his own way.

That being said, this episode is epic. It is endearing and has so many funny parts to look forward to. It is in my Christmas "must watch" rotation each year.

Mr Bean is making Christmas preparations, Irma is hoping for a big surprise.

Is this the best episode of Mr Bean? It's certainly a Contender for it, it's certainly the best remembered, largely due to one scene in particular, the one with the turkey.

It's loaded with funny moments, loved the scenes in Harrods, but of course it's those with the turkey that make this one so memorable.

You'll spot a Blackadder link if you're looking for it, nice that the great show is remembered.

There is nothing quite like a visit to Harrods at Christmas, I'll applaud the team for giving us some Christmas magic. It's hilariously funny, but sweet and nostalgic at the same time.

Perfect, 10/10.

I find this Christmas Special is very hilarious, because of the amazing festive sketches, First there's the Christmas shopping at Harrods' Shopping Centre as well as the Nativity Scene, Then how much does the Turkey weigh competition at the Butchers shop, Then the Festive music composing sketch, Then putting the Christmas Cards, Stockings and Listening to the Children's Christmas Carolers scene at Mr. Bean's Apartment, Then it's Christmas day, Then the Hilarious Turkey on Mr. Bean's head scene when His Love Interest Irma Gobb's visit to Mr. Bean's place for a Christmas dinner, and finally the saddest part is the Christmas present for Irma Gobb that made her heartbroken, Because of Mr. Bean's incompetence and miscommunication, It maybe end on a sour note, But it is a very good Christmas Special, I'm giving this a 10/10, and Merry Christmas.

I like the bit where he got his head stuck in the turkey

While I still think "Do-it-yourself Bean" is the very best show, this one sure comes close and is a delight for the holidays. And, like the best of the series, every time you think the show is giving way to sentiment or showing Bean to be a nice guy, there is a twist and he turns out to be a selfish and clueless jerk.

The show begins with Bean at the department store (I assume it's Harrod's). I won't try to describe all the action here and in the rest of the show, but it's amazing how Rowan Atkinson is able to make so much of just a few stupid props--mainly a nativity set and a few toys. After making a thorough nuisance of himself here, he goes outside to do a bit of shopping with his girlfriend, directs a band, steals Christmas tree, and lots of other craziness.

The next act finds Bean at home preparing for tomorrow--which is Christmas day. Again, I really can't describe it all--you just need to see it. The turkey (which is either fake or an ostrich), the carolers and the exchange of gifts with his soon to be ex-girlfriend. You just have to see it all to believe and appreciate it.

The bottom line is that Bean is very creative here, VERY selfish and totally clueless. Again, you just have to see it all to believe it--and it's a hoot.