Tonight, Mr Bean's second big-screen outing, Mr Bean's Holiday, gets another airing (6:15pm, ITV2), so it seemed like the perfect excuse to celebrate some of the silent comic's best work. From the original 90s TV series via films, cartoons and even the London 2012 Olympic Opening ceremony, here's what's made Bean just so popular these past 25 (and counting) years...

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His Twiglet making efforts


That time he sort of taught us how to get changed at the beach


Showing us what playing an instrument is all about at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony


Hitting the big screen in Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie and guiding us through the perils of a leaky fountain pen

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Doing his bit for charity as the wedding guest from hell


In cartoon form, the comedy just keeps on coming

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Want more Mr Bean? Here's 25 fascinating facts to mark his 25th anniversary. Plus check out this exclusive clip of the man in action, recording for the recent CITV show Mr Bean: The Animated Series.

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