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16. He co-wrote a popular medieval sitcom.
Alongside Richard Curtis, Atkinson co-wrote The Black Adder, which he also had the lead role in.
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17. When he was younger, he was the class clown – shocker!
However when he grew into his pre-teens he became more self-conscious, quiet and withdrew himself.
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18. He was brought up Anglican.
Born on 6 January 1955, he was raised in the town of Consett with his four older brothers by his parents Eric and Ella May.
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