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The Office - In The PressIn 1998, a young BBC employee named Stephen Merchant was tasked with producing a short film as part of a training course. While his fellow trainees shot documentaries and the like, Merchant wanted to try something different... Written by Morgan Jeffery. Digital Spy, 25th February 2012 Catherine Tate returns to the US Office British treasure Catherine Tate is reprising her role in the US Office, and her character Nellie this time indulges in a smooch with socially awkward Dwight. Metro, 24th February 2012 German version of The Office wins film adaptation Producers of Stromberg, now in its fifth season, raise 1m in a single week to ensure hit sitcom will reach the cinema. Written by Ben Child. The Guardian, 23rd December 2011 The Office goes global on iTunes Fans of The Office are now able to get their hands on their favourite show for the first time, at the click of a button. BBC Ariel (In House Magazine), 26th October 2011 Catherine Tate to return to the US Office Catherine Tate is to return to the US version of hit sitcom The Office. BBC News, 23rd October 2011 David Brent tattoo scares Ricky Gervais The Office star Ricky Gervais admitted a David Brent tattoo pictured on an anonymous fan's arm "scared" him. The Sun, 15th September 2011 Interview with Ewen MacIntosh, AKA "Big Keith" The character actor, familiar to millions through his TV work, talks to Suite 101 about his role on the famous UK sitcom that spawned imitations worldwide. Written by Adrian Peel. Suite101, 12th August 2011 Afghans could soon be cringing at their televisions - as the country's very own 'David Brent' hits screens. The Sun, 27th July 2011 Somehow, I had the strange feeling as I was beginning to write this that I was starting the lyrics to Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (you know, "It was 20 years ago today that Sgt Pepper taught the band to play..."). OK, not quite, but it WAS 10 years ago today that the world (well, the UK, anyway) was introduced to the world of David Brent and the day-to-day lives of the employees in the Slough, Berkshire branch of the Wernham Hogg Paper Company. Written by Bill Young. Tellyspotting, 9th July 2011 "If you were to ask me to name three geniuses, I probably wouldn't say Einstein, Newton... you know. I'd go Milligan, Cleese, Everett. Sessions." Everyone has their favourite moment or quote from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's The Office... Written by Alex Fletcher. Digital Spy, 8th July 2011 Ricky Gervais on the sitcom that broke all the rules Awkward and gag-free, The Office had none of the hallmarks of a successful comedy. Ten years on, Ricky Gervais dons his Brent garb and talks us through an unlikely classic... Written by Tom Ellen. Shortlist, 8th July 2011 The Office - an international classic Amazingly, The Office celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday. Not only is it recognised as a classic here in the UK, it has a resonance in almost every culture. Written by Duncan Cooper. BBC Worldwide Blog, 8th July 2011 Can you believe The Office will be ten years old tomorrow? Written by Steve Saul. BBC Comedy Blog, 8th July 2011 The Office - still doing the business Happy Birthday The Office! Ten years on from its launch, Bruce Dessau hails the timeless appeal - and top moments - of the Ricky Gervais comedy. Written by Bruce Dessau. The Guardian, 8th July 2011 The Office: A decade around the world It is 10 years since The Office made its debut on UK television screens. Written by Michael Osborn. BBC News, 8th July 2011 Happy 10th Birthday to The Office Written by Ricky Gervais. Huffington Post UK, 5th July 2011 Ricky Gervais to appear in The Office USA season finale Ricky Gervais and Will Arnett have been confirmed to appear in the season finale of The Office. Written by Alex Fletcher. Digital Spy, 22nd March 2011 Can it really be a decade since David Brent first smarmed onto our screens? The only way to truly show our appreciation would be to compile a fiendishly tricky quiz... Shortlist, 7th March 2011 Ricky Gervais to make cameo in US version of The Office Ricky Gervais is to reprise his David Brent character from The Office on the US version of the show. BBC News, 20th January 2011 Ricky Gervais muses on Steve Carell's Office exit Ricky Gervais has insisted that NBC's The Office should not attempt to replace lead actor Steve Carell. Digital Spy, 9th December 2010 The Office an American Workplace beats British original As the fifth season of the American version of The Office airs on Comedy Central, Ceri Radford argues that the US spin-off is even better than the original. Written by Ceri Radford. The Daily Telegraph, 8th December 2010 Stephen Merchant: 'Gervais too lazy for US Office' Stephen Merchant has joked that Ricky Gervais won't replace Steve Carell in the US version of The Office because he is too lazy. Written by Simon Reynolds. Digital Spy, 14th August 2010 Ricky Gervais to make Chinese version of The Office Ricky Gervais is developing a Chinese version of The Office, his hit workplace comedy. Written by Matthew Moore. The Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2010 Martin Freeman hits out at The Office Martin Freeman came to fame as nice guy Tim in hit sitcom The Office - written by stand-up comedians Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant - but was the actor really so fond of them behind the scenes? The Express, 11th August 2010 The Office - will there be a better sitcom? The Office is the most successful British sitcom of all time. More importantly, it is probably the best. Will it ever be bettered? Written by Ralph Jones. Suite 101, 30th June 2010 |
