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Man vs Baby

Man vs Baby is a British comedy television miniseries created and written by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Man vs Baby is a British comedy television miniseries created and written by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies. It follows Trevor Bingley, played by Atkinson, after the events of Man vs Bee, and premiered on Netflix on 11 December 2025. The series centres on Trevor juggling a London penthouse house-sitting job and the unexpected care of a lost baby.

Premise

The series follows Trevor Bingley as he takes on a lucrative house-sitting job in a London penthouse during the Christmas season. His plans are disrupted when he becomes responsible for a lost baby.

Cast and characters

Rowan Atkinson returns as Trevor Bingley. Netflix also lists Alanah Bloor and Claudie Blakley among the cast.

Production and release

Man vs Baby was created and written by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies. It premiered on Netflix on 11 December 2025 and consists of four episodes.

Relation to Man vs Bee

The miniseries continues the story of Trevor Bingley after the events of Man vs Bee. It retains the same central creative team and follows the character into a new domestic-comedy scenario.

Key facts

  • It is a follow-up to Man vs Bee (2022).
  • Rowan Atkinson reprises his role as Trevor Bingley.
  • The series is set around a Christmas period in London.
  • Netflix lists the programme as a 4-episode comedy series.
  • The story involves Trevor house-sitting a luxury penthouse while caring for a lost baby.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers can watch the series on Netflix, and its creator-star Rowan Atkinson has longstanding popularity in Canada through earlier television and film comedy roles.

Frequently asked questions

What is Man vs Baby?
Man vs Baby is a British comedy television miniseries about Trevor Bingley caring for a lost baby while house-sitting a London penthouse.
Is Man vs Baby a sequel?
Yes. It is a follow-up to Man vs Bee (2022), with Rowan Atkinson returning as Trevor Bingley.
How many episodes does it have?
Netflix lists Man vs Baby as a 4-episode series.
When was it released?
It premiered on Netflix on 11 December 2025.
Who created it?
It was created and written by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_vs_Baby
    Supports: Basic identification as a British comedy miniseries, follow-up to Man vs Bee, premiere date, and premise.
  2. Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81923753
    Supports: Official listing for format, episode count, rating, genre, cast, creators, and release year.
  3. Netflix Tudumhttps://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/man-vs-baby-release-date-news
    Supports: Premise, creators, cast, relationship to Man vs Bee, London setting, and release details.
  4. Comedy.co.ukhttps://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/man-vs-baby/
    Supports: UK comedy listing with genre, episode count, writers, director, and broadcast platform.