Action replay for Mr Bean as he takes another spin on TOP of his Mini in remake of classic scene



Comic actor Rowan Atkinson amazed fans with his bumbling Mr Bean character by driving a Mini around a race track – while sitting on an armchair strapped to the roof.

The car fan, who played the iconic role on TV from 1989 to 1995, was recreating one of the show's most memorable scenes at the Goodwood Revival festival.

In the sketch, Mr Bean buys several items of large furniture and then realises they will not fit in his Mini.



Wheeling with laughter: Fans chuckled as Rowan Atkinson's Mr Bean character drove around Goodwood



He then straps the armchair to the roof and drives home operating the car with a mop and some string.

Visitors to the Sussex racetrack were once again rolling with laughter as Mr Atkinson drove the distinctive pea green and black Mini Mr Bean-style around the circuit yesterday.

It was part of a huge parade of Minis to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary British car.

It also marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of Mr Bean.

A well-known motoring enthusiast, Mr Atkinson has been a huge supporter of both the Revival and Festival of Speed over the years, and has been a regular participant.

I've Bean racing: Atkinson's performance was every bit as funny as his original show which ended in 1995



Daring: Atkinson controlled the Mini using just some rope attached to the wheel and a mop to prod the pedals

He will also take part in celebrations for Sir Stirling Moss's 80th birthday when he demonstrates his Jaguar Mk VI.

To mark Mr Goodwood's birthday, 80 of the 96 cars which Stirling drove during his racing career will be on display.

Other famous faces appearing at the event include 1969 moon-walking astronaut Buzz Aldrin who will be a judge in the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours for classic aircraft.

This year's event will also be celebrating Mary Quant's mini-skirt.

Ladies are being encouraged to wear theirs and stroll along a recreation of London's Carnaby Street in the Swinging Sixties, and take part in Revival Ladies Day today.

Comedy gold: Atkinson performs the original stunt back in an episode of Mr Bean back in the 1990s



