It was first released in 1980 as a vinyl LP and cassette tape on Arista Records, then re-released in 1996 on CD.

[1] It was recorded in front of live audiences at two evening performances at the Grand Opera House in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 19–20 September 1980.

Atkinson was supported by comedy writer Richard Curtis, who appeared doing setups or at the receiving end of jokes, and composer Howard Goodall, who provided musical accompaniment.

[2] Rowan Atkinson met Richard Curtis and Howard Goodall at Christ Church, Oxford.

The song lyrics were written by Richard Curtis and the music was composed by Howard Goodall.