Matilda Ziegler

Ill-advisedly, someone has given Mr. Bean his first charge card. He is determined to use it in "The Department Store," but loses it in somebody else's back pocket. However, Mr. Bean never lets go of a valuable possession. In a smart "Restaurant," how do you discreetly dispose of a meal that you find absolutely revolting? Mr. Bean provides a step-by-step instruction. Waiting nervously in the line-up before a "Royal Film" Performance, Mr. Bean rehearses meticulously for his Big Moment. As for so many, his first contact with a member of the Royal Family will be unforgettable.

Mr. Bean goes to a swimming pool, where he finds himself scared to death on the high diving board. When he's done, he tries several different ways to get his car out of the parking garage when he doesn't have enough money to do it the normal way. After that, he sits on a park bench and uses an unusual method of making himself a sandwich. Finally, he goes to a movie theater and tries to survive a terrifying horror with his girlfriend.

Today, Mr. Bean buys his first television. When he finds himself experiencing a spot of reception trouble, the solution is one that only Bean could have dreamed up. He's also bought himself a Polaroid camera, which he takes to the park for some fun with photography. When a seemingly friendly park goer steals it, Mr. Bean devises a cunning identity parade, during which he does his Bean-like best to sniff out the camera thief. Evening finds Mr. Bean at Club Phut, where a magician selects him to assist in the performance of a trick, and unwittingly invites disaster upon himself. Horrified, Mr. Bean runs off to the disco to take advantage of the opportunity to show off his one-of-a-kind dance moves.

True to form, Mr. Bean's holiday adventures are one-of-a-kind in this fan-favorite episode. After going Christmas shopping at Harrod's to buy lights for his tree, a quick stop for some much-needed playtime in the children's department leaves the store slightly different than he found it. Later, Bean gathers money for a Salvation Army band and tries to take over as conductor. He takes joy in the free entertainment provided by carol singing, but doesn't quite understand the spirit of Christmas when he steals himself a tree. Finally, he is given a free turkey, which he prepares in a most unusual fashion, managing to upset his poor girlfriend at Christmas Day lunch.

Lynley and Havers are called to Smithfields Market in London, where the body of a man has been found frozen inside a meat lorry.