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Last year he was seen in the London 2012 opening ceremony, delighting millions in a skit that saw his Mr Bean alter-ego "perform" the Chariots of Fire theme with The London Symphony Orchestra.
BBC: Rowan Atkinson wins praise for 'serious' role
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It featured a huge cast of volunteers, British celebrities and sportspeople, including David Beckham and Bradley Wiggins, screen characters Mr Bean and James Bond - and a surprise skydiving debut from the Queen.
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The latest thing in business-planning simulation, says Mr Bean, is to link real data (inventories, sales figures and so on) into the simulation.
ECONOMIST: Serious games
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Atkinson made his debut in the West End in 1981 in Rowan Atkinson In Revue and later became well-known for television roles in Mr Bean and Blackadder.
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Mr Osborne also announced the re-appointment of Charlie Bean as Bank of England deputy governor for monetary stability for a further year until the end of June 2014.
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Mr Fox's predecessors have been everything from fervent nationalists to bean-counting economists, but none has been what he is, a businessman to the core.
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Mr Gapes said the quality of care was becoming secondary to "deficit-reducing bean-counting", telling MPs he was "extremely angry at the betrayal of my constituents" and pointing out that the current government had spoken out against the closure of hospital services whilst in opposition.
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The Mr Bean star plays the title role in Quartermaine's Terms, Simon Gray's 1981 tragi-comedy about teachers at an English language school.
BBC: Rowan Atkinson wins praise for 'serious' role