BBC The One Show viewers were not happy after Rowan Atkinson's appearance last night.
Fans tuned into Thursday's episode in excitement as the comedy legend was set to be on the famous green sofa for a chat.
The Mr Bean star was live in the studio with Top Gear host Chris Harris and the pair were chatting with presenters Jermaine Jenas and current stand-in frontwoman Angela Scanlon. Talking about their upcoming projects, Rowan opened up on his new Netflix series Man vs Bee, which is released on Friday.
Billed by the streaming giant as a "riotous comedy" the series will see the 67-year-old as a bumbling father named Trevor Bingley who lands a new job as a house-sitter at a luxurious mansion filled with priceless artwork, classic cars and a dog called Cupcake. But those watching the nightly BBC show were not pleased with the amount of air time the Blackadder icon got.
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Some furious fans said he deserved more airplay, given his legendary status, while some went on to say the whole interview was "awkward", writes Manchester Evening News.
Other complaints included blaming the hosts for “talking over” the star, while others felt his slot just wasn’t long enough. @GforGinner tweeted: "I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more uncomfortable guest than Rowan Atkinson. The introvert is coming out, clearly not an experience he’s enjoying. #TheOneShow," but @mimeartist argued in response: "It doesn’t help that he has plenty to say but they’ve not given him any time and keep trying to cut him off."
@JaneMaddison2 commented: "Wasted! You had the incredible, talented Rowan Atkinson in the studio and you hardly spoke to him and when you did, you quickly cut him dead! C**P presenting #TheOneShow." @JohnKeeno pleaded: "You have Rowan Atkinson. TALK TO HIM!! #theoneshow."
@djb0607 shared: "#TheOneShow pointless getting Rowan Atkinson if you ask him a question then keep butting in to try and shut him up!" @kjgodwin wrote: "Please please get some more professional presenters … this is so awkward #theoneshow."
