The Office (UK)

Name: The Office (UK)
Genre: comedy, international
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Ewen Macintosh

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At a paper company in the heart of middle England, David Brent is a lower-middle-ranking manager in charge of a lower-middle-ranking office. His workplace is the antithesis of TV's glossy law firms full of bright professionals. Instead of mutual respect and intelligent dialogue, David's office is a place of backfiring practical jokes, failed flirting and bad showing off. He struggles to keep control of his workforce - including army-obsessed Gareth, sarcastic Tim and middle-aged Malcolm who silently works all day.

Starring: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Ewen Macintosh

Episodes

At a paper company in the heart of middle England, David Brent is a lower-middle-ranking manager in charge of a lower-middle-ranking office, where he struggles to keep control of his workforce.

1. Downsize

The head office is threatening to close its Slough branch and the threat of immi...

2. Work Experience

David Brent introduces a new colleague to the team: Donna, the daughter of one o...

3. The Quiz

It's Tim's birthday, but plans to celebrate are quickly scaled down when manager...

4. Training

Rowan, a management consultant, has come to Wernham Hogg to give the staff a spe...

5. New Girl

Ignoring the possibility of redundancies and branch closure, David is hiring a n...

6. Judgement

It's judgment day at Wernham Hogg. Jennifer from the head office has bad news fo...

Merger

The Slough branch of Wernham Hogg welcomes the new intake from Swindon following the merger. David's new boss is the popular, good looking and funny Neil, who used to be his equivalent at Swindon. But David is confident his welcome speech will be a huge hit with the new staff. It isn't.

Appraisals

Gareth has his eye on the new girl, Rachel, but she is more interested in Tim. After a practice fire drill, during which he leaves Brenda and her wheelchair halfway down the stairwell, David completes the annual staff appraisals. Then it's time to boost his popularity with the straight-talking 'Swindon lot' with a lunchtime trip to the pub.

Party

David has a new wardrobe: Cuban heels and a brown leather jacket that looks particularly familiar to Neil. At Trudy's birthday party things are heating up between Tim and Rachel, much to the dismay of Gareth and Dawn. As for the birthday girl, she is doling out kisses to all the males in the office - all the males, that is, except David.

Motivation

Tim and Rachel are now openly canoodling in the office, while Gareth finds common ground with the IT man as they discuss Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris films. Meanwhile, David is preparing for his first 'gig' on motivational techniques. At the business seminar, David prepares backstage before making his big entrance.

Charity

Wernham Hogg is doing its part for charity. Dawn is selling kisses and Keith looks great in his Ali G outfit. Neil and Rachel are the hit of the day with their Saturday Night Fever routine, prompting David to boast of his superior dancing skills. The display that follows from David is simply unforgettable.

Interview

David Brent is trying to convince himself that redundancy doesn't matter. He's got plenty of other options. Meanwhile, Tim ends his relationship with Rachel and turns down Neil's offer to make him temporary manager, suggesting Gareth instead! He is preoccupied with Dawn, who has handed in her notice to move to America for six months. Finally, he musters enough courage to talk to her - but what will she say?

Christmas Special Part 1

It has been three years since the BBC documentary crew first turned up at the office. Back for one last visit, they find Gareth Keenan now in charge and, as the staff of Wernham Hogg know all too well, he runs the office with military precision.

Christmas Special Part 2

Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, he cannot help but get his hopes up again.