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Robin Driscoll | |
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Driscoll in a deleted scene from "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean" (1992) | |
| Born | 7 September 1956 England |
| Occupations | Actor Screenwriter Novelist |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Notable work | Only Fools and Horses Mr. Bean |
| Children | At least 1[1] |
Robin Driscoll (born 7 September 1956)[2][3] is an English actor, screenwriter and novelist. He is best known as a co-writer of Mr. Bean with Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, in which he also had several supporting roles.[1][4][5]
He and Atkinson appeared in Funny Business (1992). As an actor, Driscoll appeared in episodes of Only Fools and Horses ("The Jolly Boys' Outing"),[6] Murder Most Horrid, Dear John, Alas Smith and Jones, and The Fast Show.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Driscoll was raised in Sompting, West Sussex. He received his early education from Boundstone School and later attended Worthing Art College, now Northbrook College.[1][4][7][8]
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dear John | Chopper | Television series |
| 1989 | Alas Smith and Jones | Various | |
| 1989 | Only Fools and Horses | The Great Ramondo | Episode: "The Jolly Boys' Outing" |
| 1992 | Funny Business | Various | Film |
| 1993 | Murder Most Horrid | Reg | Television series |
| 1994 | The Fast Show | Various | |
| 1990–1995 | Mr. Bean | Writer | |
| 1997 | Bean | Film | |
| 2002–2004, 2015–2016 | Mr. Bean: The Animated Series | 24 episodes | |
| 2007 | Mr. Bean's Holiday | Writer (screenplay) | Film |
Bibliography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017[1][9] | Rough Music | ISBN 1-916-06265-2 | Republished in 2019 |
| 2018 | The Unborn | ISBN 0-995-78832-4 | First book in the Josie King Mysteries series |
| 2019 | Still Warm | ISBN 0-995-78839-1 | Second book in the Josie King Mysteries series |
| 2026[a] | Remote | ISBN 1-916-06266-0 | Third book in the Josie King Mysteries series |
Notes
[edit]- ↑ The paperback version was published in 2026 but the Kindle version was released in 2025.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Veitch, Robert (7 September 2017). "Robin Driscoll Writes". Sussex Living Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ Chris_148 (10 November 2020). "'A Book in Everyone?'". Robin Driscoll Shop. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Rick Blackman (@rickblackman01) on X". X (formerly Twitter). 7 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Mr Bean writer talks about his new mystery thrillers". Bridport and Lyme Regis News. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- 1 2 3 "Robin Driscoll". BFI. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ Hurst, Brogan-Leigh (3 August 2019). "Only Fools And Horses cast reunite for 30th anniversary of Jolly Boys' Outing". mirror. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ↑ "Robin Driscoll — Hurstpierpoint Blog | Local stories | Local news | Local events". Hurst Life. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Biog". Robin Driscoll Shop. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Our Range of Authors | Austin Macauley Publishers". www.austinmacauley.com. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
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