Netflix unveils first look at Rowan Atkinson's Man vs Baby as release date announced

Netflix has just revealed thrilling news about Rowan Atkinson's upcoming venture, Man vs. Baby, serving as a follow-up to Man vs. Bee.

The beloved Mr Bean actor reprises his role as Trevor Bingley, who finds himself facing off against his smallest opponent yet - an infant.

The show will consist of four half-hour instalments, with Netflix revealing: "After a job looking after a high-tech mansion ended in disaster thanks to an irritating insect in Man vs Bee, Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) has left the stressful world of housesitting for the quieter life of a school caretaker.

"That is, until a lucrative offer to look after a luxury London penthouse over Christmas proves too tempting to resist. But on the last day of term, when no one comes to collect the Baby Jesus from the school nativity, Trevor finds himself with another undersized and very unexpected companion.

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"With a penthouse to protect and a baby to burp, will Trevor be able to have the calm Christmas he hopes for, or will festivities descend into chaos?"

The programme also features Alanah Bloor as Maddy, Trevor's daughter, with the performer taking over from India Fowler.

Atkinson served as both writer and creator of the programme, working alongside William Davies.

A confirmed launch date has been revealed, with the entire series dropping on December 11.

Several preview photographs have been released showing Trevor appearing remarkably composed whilst caring for the tiny tot. However, things seem to rapidly spiral into chaos as he is attacked by a small dog, and is seen looking worried at a festive dinner.

Man vs Bee received rave reviews and attracted massive viewership figures, being watched for 18.2 million hours over its debut weekend.

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 74% of 23 critics' reviews were positive.

Man vs Baby airs on Netflix on December 11