At the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, which song did Rowan Atkinson perform as Mr. Bean?

At the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, Rowan Atkinson performed “Chariots of Fire” as Mr. Bean.

The performance presented Bean as a comic participant alongside musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra. Rather than delivering a conventional concert performance, the sketch used Bean’s familiar impatience and clumsy behavior to parody the solemn presentation of the famous instrumental theme.

“Chariots of Fire” was written by Vangelis for the 1981 film of the same name. Its recognizable electronic melody made it particularly suitable for a visual comedy routine built around exaggerated repetition and timing.

The segment was part of the ceremony’s broader celebration of British culture and entertainment. It is sometimes remembered simply as a Mr. Bean piano sketch, but the musical piece performed was the “Chariots of Fire” theme.