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THE OFFICE The British Version Like Alan Partridge, I actually find David Brent a lovable character. But then I like to be different. Ricky Gervais puts in a brilliant performance as Brent, and the acting, generally, is of a high calibre throughout. Brent is like a spoilt child when things don't go his way, but there's a sensitivity about him which appeals. Comparing himself to Jesus is one of his finest moments of pretentious philosophizing. The second series was a bit spoilt by being overly crude, but the Tim-Dawn moment compensated, and was one of the most genuinely touching moments in Brit sitcom history. - Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com. The American Version The Office - First Episode Review The first episode of the American version of hit Brit doc-sitcom, 'The Office', was aired on June 14th, 2005, on BBC3. Set in Pennsylvania, it wasn't bad for starters, with Steve Carell, as Michael Scott, seeming more irritating than the Brentmaster himself. John Krasinski as Jim Halpert is disconcertingly similar to UK version's Tim, not in looks, but in persona and mannerisms. Jenna Fischer's Pam is vulnerable like Dawn was, though a lot sweeter and innocent. This is on NBC, so I doubt we'll be hearing any 'f' words, thankfully. Rainn Wilson is nerdy Dwight Schrute (don't you just love American names?!), but he'd batter Gareth quite easily. Dwight is only part nerd, then. The first American episode is pretty much a cover of the first UK episode, including Scott telling Pam's she's been fired - as a joke. Ricky Gervais, creator of the likeable (I think so, anyway) monster David Brent, is executive producer on the US version of his baby, but has said later episodes will be fresher, and not rehashes. A good start, proving offices in Pennsylvania and Slough are populated by the same sort of jerks! - Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com. Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com The Office (UK) Cast List Ricky Gervais as David Brent Martin Freeman as Tim Canterbury Mackenzie Crook as Gareth Keenan Lucy Davis as Dawn Tinsley Ewen MacIntosh as Keith Ben Bradshaw as Ben Jamie Deeks as Jamie Jane Lucas as Sheila Emma Louise Manton as Emma Alexander Perkins as Ralph Philip Pickard as Phillip Joel Beckett as Lee Patrick Baladi as Neil Godwin Julie Fernandez as Brenda Rachel Isaac as Trudy Howard Saddler as Oliver Stirling Gallacher as Jennifer Taylor-Clark Ralph Ineson as Chris 'Finchy' Finch Stacey Roca as Rachel Patrick Driver as Patrick Tony MacMurray as Tony Oliver Chris as Ricky Howard Robin Hooper as Malcolm Angela Clerkin as Jackie Sally Bretton as Donna Yvonne D'Alpra as Joan Stephen Merchant as Nathan 'Oggy' aka The Oggmonster Tom Goodman-Hill as Ray Jennifer Hennessy as Jude David Schaal as Glynn Ron Merchant as Gordon Stephen Humby as Simon Elizabeth Berrington as Anne Nicola Cotter as Karen Roper Steve Brody as Agent Neil Fitzmaurice as Alex Martha Howe-Douglas as Office Employee #2 Ashley Jensen as Interviewer

The Office DVDs available from booksmusicfilmstv.com - in association with Amazon.co.uk The Office - Complete Series One & Two and The Christmas Specials [2001] ~ Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman The Office - The Christmas Specials [2001] ~ Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman The Office - An American Workplace - Complete Season 3 [2006] ~ Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson The Office - An American Workplace: Complete Season 2 ~ Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson The Office: An American Workplace Seasons 1-3 ~ Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson The Office - The Complete First Series [2001] ~ Ricky Gervais, Mackenzie Crook The Office - An American Workplace: Complete Season 1 ~ Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson The Office - The Complete Second Series [2001] ~ Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman Watch 'The Office' videos free at classicbritishsitcomvideos

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