Rowan Atkinson, best known as TV's error-prone Mr Bean, has reportedly been involved in a dramatic mid-air rescue.

When his pilot passed out at the controls of his private plane he is said to have taken control of the Cessna 202 aircraft - saving the lives of his wife and two children.

But the star, who also played Blackadder in the BBC comedy, is remaining tight lipped about his heroics, reported on The Spectator magazine's website.