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Saturday, July 2, 2022

Mr. Bean and the Music of Howard Goodall

Have you ever wondered where the beginning/ending theme of Mr. Bean comes from? Well, wonder no more.

It turns out that the music, named Ecce Homo was composed specifically for the show by award-winning English composer, Howard Goodall.

The words in Latin turn out to be utter nonsense. This video reveals the translation:



Howard Goodall is also responsible for the main themes in other popular British shows such as Red Dwarf and Blackadder. And turns out he has an impressive repertoire as well.

Here is one of his classical offerings -- the first movement from his Eternal Light: A Requiem.