| Plot |
| Welcome to Wernham Hogg, a paper company stuck in dreary old Slough, where life is stationery. Critics and fans alike have lauded this hilarious, biting look inside the cubicle walls as a cult classic in the vein of This is Spinal Tap and The Larry Sanders Show.Meet David Brent, the worst boss you'll never have. The wince-worthy regional manager thinks he's the funniest bloke around, and territorial yes-man, Gareth Keenan would undoubtedly agree. Self-proclaimed team leader Gareth is constantly bickering with witty nemesis Tim, an apathetic sales rep who wears his boredom on his sleeve. Tim is trapped in their ridiculous little world - but the center of his universe is lovely Dawn, the betrothed receptionist of his affection and the reason he returns each morning.Hell is other people... in The Office.Episode 1: David Brent learns that his branch of the paper merchants might be closed down. But he promises his staff, that under his regime there will be no redundancies. Episode 2: Donna arrives on work experience. But her first day at work is dominated by a dirty picture of her boss that's been e-mailed around the office. Episode 3: It's Tim's birthday. But it's also the annual quiz night. Will Brent and Finchy be able to beat the young pretenders Tim & Ricky? Episode 4: Rowan, a management consultant, has come to Wernham Hogg to give the staff a special training day. Episode 5: Even though some of the staff may be made redundant, Brent decides to take on a new secretary. Naturally, he chooses the prettiest woman. Episode 6: It's judgement day on whether the office is to be downsized... |
| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Television; Comedy |
| Studio |
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BBC Video |
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Warner Home Video |
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| Series |
The Office (UK) |
| Movie Release Date |
2001 |
| Country |
 UK
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
NR |
| Running Time |
180 |
| Color |
Color |
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| Episodes
& Features |
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Disc 1:
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Features |
Scene Access
Deleted Scenes
Making Of...
Production Notes
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| Episode 1 |
Downsize
David Brent, manager of the Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants, is told that it might be closed down. He makes the rash promise of No Redundancies...
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| Episode 2 |
Work Experience
A new girl arrives on work experience. The day is brightened up even more by a doctored picture of David Brent that's been e-mailed around the office. Cue Gareth Keenan Special Investigator...
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| Episode 3 |
The Quiz
Tim is 30 today and receives some special gifts. Dawn wants to organize after-work drinks for him but it's also the annual quiz night. Brent & Finchy see it as a point of honour that they win. The only real competition comes from Tim & Ricky...
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| Episode 4 |
Training
Wernham Hogg, Slough branch are having a training day. Rowan, an outside consultant tries his best. Dawn has other things on her mind...
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| Episode 5 |
New Girl
Brent decides to take on a new secretary despite the spectre of redundancies in the Slough branch. He can choose between some bloke that's turned up for interview and a pretty young blonde. The day is rounded off with a trip to Chasers nightclub...
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| Episode 6 |
Judgement
Jennifer arrives to give the final decision. The Slough branch is to be merged with Swindon and some people will lose their jobs, and Dave has been offered Jennifer's job, which he accepts.
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| Edition Details |
| Region |
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1 |
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| Screen Ratio |
 1.78 |
| Format |
DVD |
| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| Barcode |
794051181527 |
| Release Date |
10/7/2003 |
| Subtitles |
English |
| Packaging |
Digipak |
| Audio Tracks |
 English Dolby Digital |
| No. of Discs/Tapes |
2 |
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| Personal Details |
| Seen It |
No |
| Index |
433 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
| Purchase Date |
2/19/2004 |
| Store |
Amazon.com |
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Notes
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Easter Eggs:
Easter Egg # 1: (These are a little harder than the usual fare to stumble upon. As revealed by “The Office” official website.) On Disc 1, go to the main menu and wait for thirty seconds or so, and when the background noise gives way to a phone ringing, hit enter on your remote. You will access the full version of David Brent performing his “Freelove Freeway” (2:47). Easter Egg # 2: On Disc 2: “Who Cares Wins” training video. Go to the “Slough” by John Betjemen deleted scene. During the text intro, the florescent light flickers and when it goes quite dark, then hit enter on your remote. You will access the full length Peter Purves training video featured in episode four. (3:45). |
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