The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)
The Office

The Office (2001)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2001 - 2003
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

A BBC documentary team film the office of David Brent, manager from hell: he's tactless and talentless, yet somehow thinks everyone loves him. Stars Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Joel Beckett and more.

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Series 2, Episode 5

It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.

Further details

The day climaxes when Neil and Rachel stage a truly impressive dance sequence from Saturday Night Fever in the reception area. Naturally, David is desperate to outdo them...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th October 2002
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

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Monday 20th May 2013 10:55pm Gold
Tuesday 21st May 2013 1:45am Gold
Saturday 6th July 2013 10:00pm Gold
Sunday 7th July 2013 12:40am Gold
Friday 1st November 2013 9:00pm Gold
Saturday 2nd November 2013 1:10am Gold
Sunday 17th November 2013 9:00pm Gold
Monday 18th November 2013 12:20am Gold
Saturday 22nd February 2014 9:40pm Gold
Thursday 3rd July 2014 11:00pm Gold
Friday 4th July 2014 2:00am Gold
Monday 17th November 2014 10:00pm Gold
Saturday 24th January 2015 11:40pm Gold
Sunday 25th January 2015 9:40pm Gold
Friday 7th August 2015 11:00pm Gold
Saturday 8th August 2015 2:00am Gold
Saturday 21st November 2015 9:00pm Gold
Sunday 22nd November 2015 1:00am Gold
Sunday 20th March 2016 10:20pm Gold
Monday 21st March 2016 2:45am Gold
Sunday 22nd May 2016 9:40pm Gold
Sunday 18th February 2018 9:40pm Gold
Friday 15th June 2018 10:40pm Gold
Friday 20th July 2018 10:00pm Gold
Saturday 21st July 2018 3:00am Gold
Saturday 27th April 2019 9:40pm Gold
Sunday 28th April 2019 12:20am Gold
Monday 15th July 2019 1:35am Gold
Monday 29th July 2019 10:20pm Gold
Tuesday 30th July 2019 1:35am Gold
Monday 16th September 2019 12:00am Gold
Monday 16th September 2019 10:55pm Gold
Monday 10th August 2020 12:00am Gold
Monday 10th August 2020 2:55am Gold
Saturday 19th September 2020 11:20pm Gold
Sunday 20th September 2020 10:00pm Gold
Sunday 21st February 2021 2:15am Gold
Monday 22nd February 2021 1:40am Gold
Friday 26th February 2021 9:00pm Gold
Saturday 27th February 2021 12:15am Gold
Thursday 4th March 2021 11:00pm Gold
Friday 5th March 2021 2:20am Gold
Friday 30th July 2021 11:00pm Gold
Sunday 14th November 2021 12:00am Gold
Wednesday 16th March 2022 10:00pm BBC2
Thursday 14th April 2022 9:00pm Gold
Friday 15th April 2022 1:40am Gold
Tuesday 27th September 2022 9:20pm Gold
Wednesday 28th September 2022 1:45am Gold
Thursday 27th October 2022 9:00pm BBC4
Wednesday 23rd November 2022 10:00pm Gold
Friday 28th April 2023 10:20pm Gold
Sunday 10th September 2023 1:55am Gold
Sunday 10th September 2023 10:40pm Gold
Monday 16th October 2023 11:00pm Gold
Tuesday 17th October 2023 1:55am Gold
Sunday 14th January 2024 9:40pm Gold
Monday 15th January 2024 12:40am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Ricky Gervais David Brent
Martin Freeman Tim Canterbury
Mackenzie Crook Gareth Keenan
Lucy Davis Dawn Tinsley
Joel Beckett Lee
Ben Bradshaw Ben
Jamie Deeks Jamie
Jane Lucas Sheila
Ewen MacIntosh (as Ewan MacIntosh) Keith Bishop
Emma Manton Emma
Alexander Perkins Ralph
Phillip Pickard Phillip
Patrick Baladi Neil Godwin
Stacey Roca Rachel
Julie Fernandez Brenda
Rachel Isaac Trudy
Howard Saddler Oliver
Patrick Driver Patrick
Anthony MacMurray (as Tony MacMurray) Tony
Guest cast
Stirling Gallacher Jennifer
Ralph Ineson Finchy
Hugh Parker Photographer
Bruce Mackinnon Jimmy the Perv
Stephen Merchant The Oggmonster
Writing team
Ricky Gervais Writer
Stephen Merchant Writer
Production team
Ricky Gervais Director
Stephen Merchant Director
Ash Atalla Producer
Anil Gupta Executive Producer
Jon Plowman Executive Producer
Nigel Williams Editor
Julie Harris Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Rachel Freck Casting Director
Sarah Tiffin (as Sarah Higbid) Costume Designer
Andy Hollis Director of Photography
Lucy Cain Make-up Designer
Carol Fletcher Choreographer
Steve Roberts 1st Assistant Director

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